Vanuatu通過虛擬資產服務提供商（VASP）作為控制數字資產行業的主要步驟

該法律於2025年3月26日獲得議會批准，為太平洋島國比特幣公司的許可和監督建立了徹底的結構。

Vanuatu has made a significant move towards regulating the digital asset sector with the passage of the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Act.

通過虛擬資產服務提供商（VASP）法案，瓦努阿圖（Vanuatu）朝著規範數字資產領域的重大行動。

Approved by Parliament on March 26, 2025, this law establishes a comprehensive framework for licensing and supervising bitcoin companies in the Pacific island nation.

該法律於2025年3月26日獲得議會批准，為在太平洋島國國家的許可和監督比特幣公司建立了綜合框架。

The VASP Act aims to create a disciplined digital business environment that supports consumer protection, investor attraction, and the assurance of fair competition.

《 VASP法案》旨在創建一個紀律嚴明的數字業務環境，以支持消費者保護，投資者的吸引力和對公平競爭的保證。

Main Provisions of the VASP Act

VASP法的主要規定

The VASP Act grants the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) the authority to license and regulate virtual asset service providers (VASPs).

《 VASP法》授予瓦努阿圖金融服務委員會（VFSC）許可和規範虛擬資產服務提供商（VASP）的權力。

Virtual assets are defined by this statute as “digital representations of value that can be bought, sold, exchanged, or used for making payments and which are not legal tender, fiat currencies, securities, or central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).” The term is used broadly in this legislation to cover a wide range of digital assets.

該法規將虛擬資產定義為“可以購買，出售，交換或用於付款的價值的數字表示，並且不是法定貨幣，法定貨幣，證券或中央銀行數字貨幣（CBDC）的法定貨幣。”該術語在本立法中廣泛使用，以涵蓋廣泛的數字資產。

However, this legislation does not recognize cryptocurrencies as legal money in Vanuatu. The VFSC clarifies that although depending on market demand and supply, virtual assets and cryptocurrencies have value since they are exchangeable for other assets.

但是，該立法並不認為加密貨幣是瓦努阿圖的合法資金。 VFSC澄清說，儘管根據市場需求和供應，虛擬資產和加密貨幣具有價值，因為它們可以換成其他資產。

The VASP Act imposes stringent licensing and compliance regulations on various crypto-related businesses, including custody providers, non-fungible token (NFT) marketplaces, and crypto exchanges. Notably, banks are now permitted to obtain licenses to engage in custody and trading services for cryptocurrencies.

《 VASP法案》對各種與加密貨幣相關的業務（包括監護權提供者，無遺體令牌（NFT）市場和加密交易所）施加了嚴格的許可和合規法規。值得注意的是，現在允許銀行獲得加密貨幣的監護權和交易服務的許可。

Furthermore, the VASP Act empowers the VFSC to enforce the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-terrorism Financing (CTF), and Travel Rule criteria among crypto companies to ensure compliance with international standards.

此外，《 VASP法案》授權VFSC執行金融行動工作組（FATF）反洗錢（AML），反恐融資（CTF）和加密公司之間的旅行規則標準，以確保遵守國際標準。

The Commission has been delegated broad powers for investigation and enforcement, and non-compliance will be met with fines of up to 250 million vatu (about $2 million), or imprisonment for up to 30 years.

該委員會已被授權進行調查和執法，不合規將被罰款高達2.5億瓦圖（約200萬美元），或監禁長達30年。

Vanuatu’s Place Among Offshore Jurisdictions

瓦努阿圖在離岸司法管轄區中的位置

The initiative by Vanuatu to regulate crypto services showcases the prevailing trends among offshore financial centers. Earlier this month, the Cayman Islands announced changes to its crypto licensing policy, requiring virtual asset service providers operating within their jurisdiction to register and obtain licenses from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority by April 1, 2025.

瓦努阿圖（Vanuatu）規範加密服務的倡議展示了海上金融中心的普遍趨勢。本月初，開曼群島宣布更改其加密許可政策，要求在其管轄範圍內運營的虛擬資產服務提供商在2025年4月1日之前註冊並從開曼群島貨幣當局獲得許可。

With approximately 2,300 registered organizations providing banking, insurance, legal, and trust services, Vanuatu has long been recognized as an offshore financial center and tax haven. In 2023, the nation mandated that brokers operating from Vanuatu must be onshore.

大約有2300個註冊組織提供銀行，保險，法律和信託服務，瓦努阿圖長期以來一直被公認為是離岸金融中心和避稅天堂。 2023年，該國要求從瓦努阿圖（Vanuatu）運營的經紀人必須在岸上。

This strategy is further confirmed by the new crypto rules, which impose rigorous compliance requirements on digital asset service providers.

新的加密規則進一步確認了該策略，該規則對數字資產服務提供商施加了嚴格的合規要求。

Final Thoughts

最後的想法

The passage of the VASP Act marks a crucial step by Vanuatu in regulating the bitcoin sector within its boundaries. The country aims to attract legitimate digital asset companies while deterring illegitimate financial activity through the establishment of a robust licensing and regulatory regime.

VASP法案的通過標誌著瓦努阿圖在調節其邊界內調節比特幣部門的關鍵步驟。該國旨在吸引合法的數字資產公司，同時通過建立強大的許可和監管制度來阻止非法財務活動。

As Vanuatu seeks to position itself as a regulated hub for digital assets in the Pacific region, the success of this initiative will hinge on effective implementation and enforcement of the VASP Act.

正如瓦努阿圖（Vanuatu）試圖將自己定位為太平洋地區數字資產的監管樞紐時，該計劃的成功將取決於有效的實施和執行VASP法案。