澳大利亚为监管清晰的加密独角兽做好了准备

澳大利亚是才华横溢的加密货币企业家的中心，准备培育下一波价值数十亿美元的“独角兽”。然而，监管的明确性对于释放这一潜力至关重要，特别是考虑到零售和机构对加密货币的巨大需求。 Coinbase 等领先公司正在积极与政策制定者接触，以强调该行业的优势并营造支持性的监管环境。

Australia Poised for New Wave of Crypto Unicorns, Hinging on Regulatory Clarity

澳大利亚准备迎接新一波的加密独角兽，取决于监管的清晰度

Australia possesses significant potential to nurture a new wave of billion-dollar cryptocurrency startups, commonly known as "unicorns," according to Coinbase's Asia-Pacific managing director, John O'Loghlen. However, this growth remains contingent upon enhanced regulatory clarity within the cryptocurrency sector.

Coinbase 亚太区董事总经理 John O'Loghlen 表示，澳大利亚拥有培育新一波价值数十亿美元的加密货币初创公司（通常被称为“独角兽”）的巨大潜力。然而，这种增长仍然取决于加密货币行业监管透明度的提高。

"Policymakers and institutional investors have yet to fully appreciate the abundance of human capital in the Australian cryptocurrency industry," O'Loghlen stated, highlighting the urgency for regulatory clarity to foster investment in the sector.

奥洛格伦表示：“政策制定者和机构投资者尚未充分认识到澳大利亚加密货币行业拥有丰富的人力资本。”他强调了明确监管以促进该行业投资的紧迫性。

While acknowledging recent regulatory advancements, such as the Treasury's consultation paper in October 2023 and discussions at the Blockchain APAC Summit in March, O'Loghlen emphasized that these measures lag behind the burgeoning demand for crypto among both retail and institutional investors.

O'Loghlen 承认最近的监管进展，例如财政部 2023 年 10 月的咨询文件以及 3 月份区块链亚太峰会的讨论，但强调这些措施落后于散户和机构投资者对加密货币不断增长的需求。

A 2024 survey by Independent Reserve, an Australian crypto exchange, revealed that an estimated 27.5% of Australians (approximately 7.15 million individuals) possess cryptocurrency. The survey further indicated that 35% of Australian crypto investors allocate an average of $500 per month to digital assets.

澳大利亚加密货币交易所 Independent Reserve 2024 年的一项调查显示，估计 27.5% 的澳大利亚人（约 715 万人）拥有加密货币。该调查进一步表明，35% 的澳大利亚加密货币投资者平均每月向数字资产配置 500 美元。

Beyond retail adoption, O'Loghlen identified growing demand for stablecoins, digital remittances, and other utility-driven applications of crypto in the Australian fintech industry as fertile ground for the emergence of billion-dollar crypto companies.

除了零售采用之外，O'Loghlen 还指出，澳大利亚金融科技行业对稳定币、数字汇款和其他公用事业驱动的加密应用的需求不断增长，这是价值数十亿美元的加密公司出现的沃土。

"These companies have the potential to emulate the success of multibillion-dollar Australian enterprises such as Canva, Xero, Atlassian, and Afterpay," O'Loghlen stated.

奥洛格伦表示：“这些公司有潜力效仿 Canva、Xero、Atlassian 和 Afterpay 等价值数十亿美元的澳大利亚企业的成功。”

Retail demand for crypto products has also witnessed a notable increase, with two specific cohorts attracting O'Loghlen's attention.

对加密产品的零售需求也显着增长，其中两个特定群体吸引了 O'Loghlen 的注意。

Firstly, self-managed retirement funds are exhibiting a growing interest in crypto investments, despite their relatively small portfolio allocations. "Even small allocations of 0.5% to 1% can translate into significant investments given the substantial assets under management held by this audience," O'Loghlen noted.

首先，尽管自我管理退休基金的投资组合配置相对较小，但它们对加密货币投资的兴趣日益浓厚。奥洛格伦指出：“考虑到这些受众所管理的大量资产，即使是 0.5% 到 1% 的小额分配也可以转化为重大投资。”

Secondly, a cohort referred to as "HENRYs" (High Earners Not Rich Yet) is emerging as a significant investor base. O'Loghlen described these individuals as "working professionals without substantial debt or mortgage obligations who possess high earning potential and are proactively educating themselves about cryptocurrency."

其次，被称为“HENRY”（尚未富有的高收入者）的群体正在成为重要的投资者群体。奥洛格伦将这些人描述为“没有大量债务或抵押贷款义务的专业人士，他们拥有高收入潜力，并积极主动地进行加密货币教育。”

Looking to the future, Coinbase plans to expand its Stand with Crypto campaign to Australia later this year. O'Loghlen expressed the aim of bringing senior Coinbase executives to host events that will enhance the understanding of cryptocurrency's potential among regulators and policymakers.

展望未来，Coinbase 计划在今年晚些时候将“Stand with Crypto”活动扩展到澳大利亚。 O'Loghlen 表示，希望邀请 Coinbase 高级管理人员举办活动，以增强监管机构和政策制定者对加密货币潜力的了解。

"It is crucial for government representatives and policymakers to witness the tangible benefits that crypto offers to entrepreneurs and businesses," O'Loghlen emphasized.

奥洛格伦强调：“对于政府代表和政策制定者来说，见证加密货币为企业家和企业带来的切实好处至关重要。”

O'Loghlen's observations align with those of Johnathon Miller, managing director of Kraken Australia, who has characterized the current market conditions as an "inflection point" for crypto in Australia.

O'Loghlen 的观察与 Kraken Australia 董事总经理 Johnathon Miller 的观点一致，后者将当前的市场状况描述为澳大利亚加密货币的“拐点”。

As Australia navigates the complexities of cryptocurrency regulation, the industry remains optimistic about fostering a vibrant ecosystem that nurtures innovation, attracts investment, and positions the country as a global leader in the digital asset landscape.

随着澳大利亚应对加密货币监管的复杂性，该行业仍然对培育一个充满活力的生态系统持乐观态度，以培育创新、吸引投资并将该国定位为数字资产领域的全球领导者。