美国海关和边境保护（CBP）当局可能错误地抓住了数千名比特币矿工

据报道，自9月左右以来，成千上万的中国制造的比特币（BTC）矿工在美国入境口中被抓住，并且截至几周前才开始再次被释放。

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) authorities may have mistakenly seized thousands of Bitcoin miners under the impression that they were illegally imported radio frequency devices.

美国海关和边境保护（CBP）当局可能错误地抓住了数千名比特币矿工，因为他们是非法进口的射频设备。

The Bitcoin miners, which were made by China, had reportedly been seized at US ports of entry since around September and only began being released again as of a few weeks ago.

据报道，由中国制造的比特币矿工自9月左右以来就在美国入境港口占领，截至几周前才开始再次被释放。

The CBP’s move to seize the Bitcoin miners came at the request of the US Federal Communications Commission Agency, industry players have said.

行业参与者说，在美国联邦通信委员会局的要求下，CBP抓住比特币矿工的举动。

However, Bitcoin mining firm Luxor Technology’s chief operating officer, Ethan Vera, told Cointelegraph that the FCC’s request was made under the mistaken belief that the Bitcoin miners were radio frequency devices.

但是，比特币矿业公司Luxor Technology的首席运营官Ethan Vera告诉Cointelegraph，FCC的要求是在错误地认为比特币矿工是射频设备的情况下提出的。

Vera said Luxor saw the radio frequency device “call out” in letters it received from the CBP.

维拉说，卢克索（Luxor）看到了从CBP收到的信件中的射频设备“呼唤”。

Any device shipped into the US that carries a radio frequency must be disclosed via an FCC 740 form. However, Vera said Bitcoin mining machines aren't designed to send out radio frequency signals.

任何运送到携带射频的设备都必须通过FCC 740表格披露。但是，维拉说，比特币采矿机并非旨在发送射频信号。

“Radio Frequency Equipment are devices designed to transmit, receive, or manipulate radio waves. ASICs process electrical signals but do not intentionally generate or transmit radio frequency signals,” he explained.

“射频设备是旨在传输，接收或操纵无线电波的设备。 ASIC处理电信号，但不会故意产生或传输射频信号。”他解释说。

"This appears to be an error on the part of the FCC in advising CBP to detain the devices. The request was made in the context of a broader effort by the FCC to enforce regulations on the importation of radio frequency devices, which are subject to different reporting requirements than other types of technical equipment."

“这似乎是FCC建议CBP拘留设备的错误。该请求是在FCC在更广泛的努力下对无线电频率设备进口的规定进行的，该法规比其他类型的技术设备受到不同类型的报告要求。”

According to Vera, the CBP ultimately released the Bitcoin miners after realizing the mistake.

根据维拉（Vera）的说法，CBP意识到这一错误后最终释放了比特币矿工。

The holdup was initially understood to be related to Bitmain-related chip designer Sophgo, which was caught up in a US Department of Commerce investigation in October after chips like the ones it ordered in Taiwan were found in a Huawei AI processor. Huawei has been under US sanctions since 2019.

最初据了解，该持有与Bitmain相关的芯片设计师Sophgo有关，该秘密索菲（Sophgo）于10月在美国商务部的一项调查中捕获，此前它像在台湾订购的筹码一样，在Huawei AI处理器中发现。自2019年以来，华为一直受到美国的制裁。

Industry players aren't sure what the political motivations behind the seizures were or how long the situation will persist, Vera noted.

维拉指出，行业参与者不确定癫痫发作背后的政治动机或情况将持续多久。

He added that some Bitcoin mining firms have now rallied behind lobbyist groups to try and get a detailed explanation of the events and to determine the best path forward.

他补充说，一些比特币采矿公司现在已经在游说者团体后面集会，试图对事件进行详细的解释，并确定前进的最佳途径。

The release of the Chinese-made Bitcoin miners comes as the Trump administration imposed a 10% tariff on Chinese imports.

由于特朗普政府对中国进口征收10％的关税，因此中国制造的比特币矿工的释放。

Head analyst Mitchell Askew of Bitcoin infrastructure firm Blockware Solutions said the tariffs could drive a similar dynamic to what happened in 2021, where Bitcoin application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) miner prices soared.

比特币基础设施公司公司Blockware Solutions的负责人Mitchell Askew表示，关税可能会带来与2021年发生的动态相似的动态，在该公司中，比特币应用程序特定的集成电路（ASIC）矿工价格飙升。

However, Vera doesn't anticipate "significant disruptions" to the ASIC supply chain, pointing out that many Bitcoin miners imported into the US come from Southeast Asia, not China.

但是，Vera不会预期对ASIC供应链的“严重破坏”，指出许多进口到美国的比特币矿工来自东南亚，而不是中国。

"While the tariffs could lead to price increases for consumers, they are unlikely to have a major impact on the supply chain as a whole," he said. "Many Bitcoin miners are imported into the US from countries other than China, such as Taiwan and Vietnam."

他说：“尽管关税可能会导致消费者的价格上涨，但它们不太可能对整个供应链产生重大影响。” “许多比特币矿工都从中国以外的国家（例如台湾和越南）进口到美国。”

The situation highlights the importance of clear communication and cooperation between government agencies and industry stakeholders in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space.

这种情况凸显了政府机构与区块链和加密货币领域之间的明确沟通和合作的重要性。

As the industry continues to grow and evolve, it is crucial for policymakers to stay informed about the latest developments and to make decisions that are in the best interests of the American people and the global economy.

随着行业的不断发展和发展，决策者必须了解最新发展并做出符合美国人民和全球经济的最大利益的决策至关重要。

CBP has been contacted for comment.

已联系CBP以供评论。

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