查尔斯·霍斯金森 (Charles Hoskinson) 提议 Coinbase 首席执行官布莱恩·阿姆斯特朗 (Brian Armstrong) 担任白宫“加密货币沙皇”

加密货币行业对白宫任命一位潜在的“加密货币沙皇”充满猜测。

As President-elect Donald Trump considers creating the role of an advisor to guide federal policy on blockchain and digital assets, the cryptocurrency industry is abuzz with speculation about the potential appointment of a “Crypto-Czar” in the White House.

随着当选总统唐纳德·特朗普考虑设立顾问角色来指导联邦关于区块链和数字资产的政策，加密货币行业对白宫可能任命“加密货币沙皇”的猜测甚嚣尘上。

Among the candidates being discussed is Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, who was proposed for the position by Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Ethereum and founder of Cardano. Hoskinson's endorsement of Armstrong has sparked a debate within the crypto community.

正在讨论的候选人包括 Coinbase 首席执行官布莱恩·阿姆斯特朗 (Brian Armstrong)，他是由以太坊联合创始人兼卡尔达诺创始人查尔斯·霍斯金森 (Charles Hoskinson) 提名担任该职位的。霍斯金森对阿姆斯特朗的认可引发了加密社区内的争论。

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Hoskinson highlighted the importance of appointing a neutral and knowledgeable individual to the role. He pointed to Armstrong's leadership at Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US, as evidence of his ability to navigate regulatory challenges and foster innovation.

在 X（以前称为 Twitter）上的一篇帖子中，霍斯金森强调了任命中立且知识渊博的人担任该职位的重要性。他指出阿姆斯特朗在美国最大的加密货币交易所 Coinbase 的领导力证明了他有能力应对监管挑战和促进创新。

“With respect to the idea of a Crypto-Czar at the White House, I feel the role needs to be filled with someone who is neutral, works with all protocols, and has a deep understanding of why crypto is special,” Hoskinson wrote.

霍斯金森写道：“关于白宫加密货币沙皇的想法，我认为这个角色需要由中立、适用于所有协议、并且深刻理解加密货币为何特殊的人来担任。”

Hoskinson also criticized the current administration under President Joe Biden for its regulatory stance, calling them out for “unfair tactics” and “regulation through enforcement.” He argued that Armstrong could unite the crypto industry and lead legislative efforts to modernize the US regulatory framework for digital assets.

霍斯金森还批评了乔·拜登总统领导下的现任政府的监管立场，称其采取“不公平策略”和“通过执法进行监管”。他认为阿姆斯特朗可以团结加密货币行业并领导立法工作，以使美国数字资产监管框架现代化。

The Cardano executive further shared his plans to assist lawmakers directly, leveraging his experience in helping Wyoming pass 31 crypto-friendly laws. He announced Operation Baseline, an initiative by IOHK's policy division to identify inefficiencies and opportunities in the American cryptocurrency industry.

这位卡尔达诺高管进一步分享了他直接协助立法者的计划，利用他帮助怀俄明州通过 31 项加密货币友好法律的经验。他宣布了“Operation Baseline”，这是 IOHK 政策部门的一项举措，旨在发现美国加密货币行业的低效率和机遇。

Hoskinson's endorsement of Armstrong has drawn mixed reactions. One X user, Maxime, voiced concerns about Armstrong's association with centralized entities.

霍斯金森对阿姆斯特朗的支持引起了不同的反应。 X 用户 Maxime 对阿姆斯特朗与中心化实体的关联表示担忧。

“I don’t like the turn personally because Brian is bringing centralization in full swing in crypto. Whether it is technically through Base or via facilitating pension funds like BlackRock with custody,” Maxime argued.

“我个人不喜欢这种转变，因为布莱恩正在加密领域全面推进中心化。无论是技术上通过 Base 还是通过托管贝莱德等养老基金，”Maxime 辩称。

This critique reflects broader apprehensions about Coinbase's growing influence and its perceived alignment with traditional financial (TradFi) institutions.

这种批评反映了人们对 Coinbase 日益增长的影响力及其与传统金融 (TradFi) 机构的一致看法的更广泛担忧。

However, other voices in the crypto community see Armstrong as a pragmatic choice. Ed n’ Stuff, another commenter on X, supported the idea.

然而，加密社区的其他声音认为阿姆斯特朗是一个务实的选择。 X 的另一位评论者 Ed n' Stuff 支持这个想法。

“It's important the crypto czar is not seen as partisan, so everyone buys in (not favoring any chain/ecosystem). A major CEX founder that is involved in a bit of everything makes sense,” the user quipped.

“重要的是，加密货币沙皇不被视为有党派之争，因此每个人都买账（不偏向任何链/生态系统）。一位主要的 CEX 创始人参与了所有事情，这是有道理的，”该用户打趣道。

This sentiment highlights Armstrong's potential to appeal to diverse stakeholders in the crypto space. Besides Coinbase's Armstrong, another potential candidate may be Brian Brooks, the former Binance.US CEO. Brooks also has a history of serving as Coinbase CLO.

这种情绪凸显了阿姆斯特朗吸引加密货币领域不同利益相关者的潜力。除了Coinbase的阿姆斯特朗之外，另一个潜在候选人可能是Binance.US前首席执行官布莱恩·布鲁克斯(Brian Brooks)。布鲁克斯还曾担任 Coinbase CLO。

Brooks has extensive experience working with the overlap between cryptocurrency and TradFi, making him a strong contender. His tenure at the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) was marked by initiatives to integrate digital assets into the banking system. These, among other achievements, earned him respect across the industry.

Brooks 在处理加密货币和 TradFi 重叠方面拥有丰富的经验，这使他成为强有力的竞争者。他在美国货币监理署 (OCC) 任职期间提出了将数字资产整合到银行系统的举措。除其他成就外，这些成就为他赢得了整个行业的尊重。

Both Armstrong and Brooks bring distinct strengths to the table. Armstrong's experience as a pioneer in the crypto exchange space gives him a deep understanding of the market. Meanwhile, Brooks' regulatory expertise positions him as a bridge between policymakers and the crypto industry.

阿姆斯特朗和布鲁克斯都具有独特的优势。阿姆斯特朗作为加密货币交易领域先驱的经验使他对市场有了深刻的了解。与此同时，布鲁克斯的监管专业知识使他成为政策制定者和加密货币行业之间的桥梁。

Nevertheless, Trump's consideration of a dedicated crypto advisor reflects the growing importance of digital assets in the global economy. Hoskinson believes this move presents a unique opportunity for the US to position itself as a global leader in blockchain innovation. He called on the industry to unite behind a shared vision.

尽管如此，特朗普考虑设立专门的加密货币顾问，反映出数字资产在全球经济中日益重要。霍斯金森认为，此举为美国将自己定位为区块链创新的全球领导者提供了独特的机会。他呼吁业界团结起来，实现共同的愿景。

“The president's goal is to make America the best place in the world to start and run a cryptocurrency and blockchain business,” Hoskinson said.

“总统的目标是让美国成为世界上启动和​​运营加密货币和区块链业务的最佳地点，”霍斯金森说。

It remains to be seen whether more candidates will join the race for a Whitehouse Crypto-Czar. Notwithstanding, this debate reflects the challenges of balancing innovation with regulation. While Armstrong's selection would signal a commitment to industry growth, it also raises questions about the role of centralization in a space rooted in decentralization.

是否会有更多候选人加入白宫加密货币沙皇的竞选还有待观察。尽管如此，这场辩论反映了平衡创新与监管的挑战。虽然阿姆斯特朗的选择标志着对行业增长的承诺，但它也引发了人们对集中化在根植于权力下放的空间中的作用的质疑。

The eventual appointment is expected to help shape the trajectory of US crypto policy for years to come.

最终的任命预计将有助于塑造美国未来几年加密货币政策的轨迹。