加密货币激励主导韩国大选

在韩国即将举行的议会选举之前，韩国的主要政党正在争夺精通加密货币的选民。反对党民主党承诺取消对持有加密代币的国内外交易所交易基金（ETF）的限制，而总统尹锡烈领导的人民力量党则承诺推迟征收数字资产利得税。

South Korea's Political Parties Engage in Cryptocurrency Incentives Battle Ahead of Parliamentary Elections

韩国政党在议会选举前就加密货币激励措施展开斗争

As South Korea approaches its parliamentary elections, the country's major political parties are vying for voters' support by offering generous incentives tied to cryptocurrency. The opposition Democratic Party, sensing an opportunity to tap into the growing crypto-enthusiastic electorate, has unveiled plans to remove barriers to domestic and global exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that include crypto tokens. This move would directly challenge the stance of South Korea's securities regulator, which expressed concerns over the potential violation of domestic guidelines following the approval of Bitcoin ETFs in the United States in January.

随着韩国议会选举的临近，该国的主要政党正在通过提供与加密货币相关的慷慨激励措施来争夺选民的支持。反对党民主党意识到有机会利用日益增长的加密货币热情选民，因此公布了消除对包括加密代币在内的国内和全球交易所交易基金（ETF）障碍的计划。此举将直接挑战韩国证券监管机构的立场，韩国证券监管机构对 1 月份美国批准比特币 ETF 后可能违反国内准则表示担忧。

"We will make it possible for ETFs, regardless of whether they are domestic or overseas," declared Hwanseok Choi of the Democratic Party, referencing the group's manifesto.

民主党的 Hwanseok Choi 在引用该组织的宣言时宣称：“我们将使 ETF 成为可能，无论它们是在国内还是海外。”

Not to be outdone, President Yoon Suk Yeol's People Power Party has also thrown its hat into the crypto ring, promising to delay taxes on digital asset gains, which are currently scheduled to take effect in 2025.

韩国总统尹锡烈领导的人民力量党也不甘示弱，也投身加密货币领域，承诺推迟对数字资产收益征税，目前计划于 2025 年生效。

The political enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies reflects the growing popularity of digital assets in South Korea. According to government statistics, nearly six million South Koreans traded cryptocurrencies through registered exchanges in the first half of 2023, representing a significant 10% of the nation's population. Notably, a substantial 7% of election candidates have disclosed ownership of cryptocurrencies.

对加密货币的政治热情反映了数字资产在韩国的日益普及。根据政府统计数据，2023 年上半年，近 600 万韩国人通过注册交易所交易加密货币，占该国人口的 10%。值得注意的是，有 7% 的选举候选人披露了加密货币的所有权。

In a related development, Crypto.com, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, is expanding its operations in South Korea despite increased regulatory scrutiny. Data from Korea Securities Depository indicates that crypto investors have poured approximately $200 million into shares of US-listed MicroStrategy (MRST), a company with significant exposure to Bitcoin, leading some analysts to label it as "basically a leveraged Bitcoin ETF."

与此相关的是，尽管监管审查日益严格，领先的加密货币交易所 Crypto.com 仍在扩大其在韩国的业务。韩国证券存托处的数据显示，加密货币投资者已向美国上市公司 MicroStrategy (MRST) 的股票投入了约 2 亿美元，该公司在比特币方面拥有大量敞口，导致一些分析师将其标记为“基本上是杠杆式比特币 ETF”。

Despite the political promises, South Koreans remain cautious about the potential for tighter cryptocurrency regulations. Regional financial authorities are preparing to introduce new guidelines for token listings on centralized exchanges in the coming weeks. According to local media reports, domestic exchanges may be prohibited from listing digital assets that have been affected by hacking incidents until their root causes are determined. Additionally, foreign digital assets may only be listed on domestic exchanges if a white paper or technical manual is available for local investors.

尽管做出了政治承诺，韩国人仍然对收紧加密货币监管的可能性持谨慎态度。地区金融当局正准备在未来几周内推出关于集中交易所代币上市的新准则。据当地媒体报道，在确定其根本原因之前，可能会禁止国内交易所列出受黑客事件影响的数字资产。此外，只有在当地投资者可以获得白皮书或技术手册的情况下，外国数字资产才可能在国内交易所上市。

Furthermore, South Korea's impending Digital Asset Consumer Protection Act aims to prevent the use of "undisclosed material information" about cryptocurrencies, curb market manipulation, and combat illegal trading. The crypto law is slated to come into effect on July 19, 2024. In February, the government released an update to the Act, imposing substantial fines and criminal penalties for violations, including fixed-term imprisonment sentences of over one calendar year or fines of three to five times the amount of illicit profits.

此外，韩国即将出台的《数字资产消费者保护法》旨在防止使用有关加密货币的“未公开重大信息”，遏制市场操纵并打击非法交易。加密货币法预计于 2024 年 7 月 19 日生效。2 月，政府发布了该法的更新版，对违法行为处以巨额罚款和刑事处罚，包括一年以上有期徒刑或罚款违法所得数额的三至五倍。

While the outcome of South Korea's parliamentary elections remains uncertain, the political parties' embrace of cryptocurrencies serves as a testament to the growing importance of digital assets in the country. As the regulatory landscape evolves and voters cast their ballots, it remains to be seen whether promises of crypto-friendly policies will translate into electoral success.

尽管韩国议会选举的结果仍不确定，但各政党对加密货币的接受证明了数字资产在该国日益重要。随着监管环境的发展和选民的投票，加密货币友好政策的承诺是否会转化为选举的成功还有待观察。