委內瑞拉國家石油公司 (PDVSA) 在經濟制裁中擁抱加密貨幣

據報道，委內瑞拉石油公司 PDVSA 在其原油和燃料出口中增加了加密貨幣的使用，特別是穩定幣 Tether (USDT)。這項轉變是在美國因缺乏選舉改革而重新對全球第五大石油出口國委內瑞拉國家石油公司實施制裁之後發生的。

Venezuela's PDVSA Embraces Cryptocurrency Amidst US Sanctions

委內瑞拉國家石油公司 (PDVSA) 在美國制裁下擁抱加密貨幣

Caracas, Venezuela - Venezuela's state-owned oil company, Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA), is reportedly expanding its use of cryptocurrency in the wake of intensified oil sanctions imposed by the United States.

委內瑞拉加拉加斯 - 據報導，在美國加強石油製裁後，委內瑞拉國有石油公司委內瑞拉石油公司 (PDVSA) 正在擴大加密貨幣的使用。

According to sources familiar with the matter, PDVSA is increasingly utilizing the stablecoin Tether (USDT) in its fuel exports, seeking to circumvent the financial restrictions placed upon the country due to concerns over electoral reforms.

知情人士透露，PDVSA 在其燃料出口中越來越多地使用穩定幣 Tether（USDT），試圖規避由於對選舉改革的擔憂而對該國施加的金融限制。

"Different currencies are used, as stated in contracts," explained Venezuelan Oil Minister Pedro Tellechea, acknowledging the adoption of cryptocurrency as a payment method in certain transactions.

委內瑞拉石油部長 Pedro Tellechea 解釋說：「按照合約規定，使用不同的貨幣。」他承認在某些交易中採用加密貨幣作為支付方式。

PDVSA is allegedly requiring new customers and potentially even existing contract holders to maintain cryptocurrency holdings in digital wallets. However, the extent to which crypto payments are the preferred option rather than a backup remains uncertain.

據稱，PDVSA 要求新客戶甚至可能現有的合約持有人在數位錢包中保留加密貨幣。然而，加密支付在多大程度上成為首選而不是備份仍不確定。

Venezuela's previous foray into cryptocurrency, the state-backed Petro token launched in 2018, faced significant challenges. Despite President Nicolás Maduro's initial enthusiasm, Petro's lack of traction and controversies ultimately led to its demise in January 2023.

委內瑞拉之前進軍加密貨幣領域，即 2018 年推出的國家支持的 Petro 代幣，面臨重大挑戰。儘管尼古拉斯馬杜羅總統最初熱情高漲，但 Petro 缺乏吸引力和爭議最終導致 2023 年 1 月消亡。

The United States has been tightening its sanctions on Venezuela since 2019, aiming to pressure Maduro to step down and hold free and fair elections. These measures have severely impacted Venezuela's economy, which relies heavily on oil exports.

自2019年以來，美國不斷加強對委內瑞拉的製裁，旨在迫使馬杜羅下台並舉行自由公正的選舉。這些措施嚴重影響了嚴重依賴石油出口的委內瑞拉經濟。

The move by PDVSA to embrace cryptocurrency suggests an attempt to mitigate the impact of sanctions by exploring alternative methods of conducting international transactions. However, the long-term viability and effectiveness of this strategy remains to be seen.

PDVSA 擁抱加密貨幣的舉動表明，它試圖透過探索進行國際交易的替代方法來減輕制裁的影響。然而，這項戰略的長期可行性和有效性仍有待觀察。

Observers note that the use of cryptocurrency in oil exports could come with its own set of risks. Cryptocurrency markets can be volatile, and the value of stablecoins like USDT can fluctuate depending on market conditions. Additionally, the anonymity associated with cryptocurrency transactions could potentially facilitate illicit activities, raising concerns for international regulators.

觀察家指出，在石油出口中使用加密貨幣可能會帶來一系列風險。加密貨幣市場可能會波動，USDT 等穩定幣的價值可能會根據市場狀況而波動。此外，與加密貨幣交易相關的匿名性可能會促進非法活動，引起國際監管機構的擔憂。

As the situation continues to evolve, it remains unclear to what extent cryptocurrency will play a role in Venezuela's efforts to navigate the challenges imposed by US sanctions.

隨著局勢的不斷發展，目前尚不清楚加密貨幣將在委內瑞拉應對美國制裁挑戰的努力中發揮多大作用。