美联储和比特币：没有兴趣囤积比特币

美联储主席杰罗姆·鲍威尔澄清称，美联储无意囤积比特币。在最新政策会议后的新闻发布会上，鲍威尔表示美联储不允许拥有比特币。

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has stated that the U.S. central bank is not permitted to own bitcoin, and this issue is for Congress to handle.

美联储主席杰罗姆·鲍威尔表示，美国央行不允许拥有比特币，这个问题由国会处理。

During a press conference following the latest policy meeting, Powell was asked about the possibility of the U.S. government accumulating large amounts of bitcoin, particularly in the context of a potential government-backed Bitcoin reserve.

在最新政策会议后的新闻发布会上，鲍威尔被问及美国政府积累大量比特币的可能性，特别是在潜在的政府支持的比特币储备的背景下。

“We’re not allowed to own bitcoin,” Powell said. “This is something for Congress.”

“我们不被允许拥有比特币，”鲍威尔说。 “这是国会的事情。”

The idea of a “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve” has gained traction since President-elect Donald Trump’s election victory. The concept, which was suggested by Trump, proposes that the U.S. government could stockpile bitcoin, potentially using assets seized from criminals.

自当选总统唐纳德·特朗普赢得选举以来，“战略比特币储备”的想法得到了广泛关注。这个概念是由特朗普提出的，提议美国政府可以储存比特币，可能会使用从犯罪分子手中扣押的资产。

However, specifics about how this reserve would work remain unclear. Some have speculated that the reserve could involve buying up to 200,000 bitcoins annually, eventually reaching a total of 1 million tokens. This would be funded through the U.S. Treasury’s gold holdings and Fed bank deposits.

然而，有关该储备金如何运作的具体细节仍不清楚。一些人猜测，该储备可能涉及每年购买多达 20 万个比特币，最终达到 100 万个代币的总量。这笔资金将通过美国财政部持有的黄金和美联储银行存款来提供。

Bitcoin has been on an upward trend since Trump’s victory, with its value more than doubling this year. The currency has surged past $100,000, fueled by optimism over Trump’s crypto-friendly policies.

自特朗普获胜以来，比特币一直呈上升趋势，今年其价值增加了​​一倍多。在对特朗普加密货币友好政策的乐观情绪推动下，该货币已飙升至 10 万美元以上。

However, while bitcoin and other crypto assets have gained popularity, they are still largely seen as speculative investments rather than practical alternatives to traditional currency. The volatility of bitcoin and its 15-year history of large price swings make it less effective as a stable store of value or a reliable unit of exchange, two critical aspects of a reserve currency.

然而，尽管比特币和其他加密资产越来越受欢迎，但它们在很大程度上仍然被视为投机性投资，而不是传统货币的实用替代品。比特币的波动性及其 15 年价格大幅波动的历史，使其作为稳定的价值存储或可靠的交换单位（储备货币的两个关键方面）的有效性降低。

The proposal to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve faces several legal and regulatory hurdles. For one, it would likely require approval from Congress.

创建比特币战略储备的提议面临着一些法律和监管障碍。其一，它可能需要国会的批准。

Additionally, such a move could necessitate new Treasury debt and raise questions about how the government would fund the reserve. Barclays analysts have pointed out that creating a reserve of this size would likely encounter strong resistance from the Fed, given its current stance on crypto assets.

此外，此举可能需要新的财政部债务，并引发人们对政府如何为储备金提供资金的疑问。巴克莱分析师指出，鉴于美联储目前对加密资产的立场，建立如此规模的储备可能会遇到美联储的强烈阻力。

Powell’s remarks emphasize that the central bank is not looking for changes to its legal position regarding bitcoin.

鲍威尔的言论强调，央行并不寻求改变其关于比特币的法律立场。

Powell and other Fed officials have expressed skepticism toward cryptocurrencies. Although the Fed has not pushed for its own digital dollar, it has focused on monitoring how crypto assets interact with the banking sector.

鲍威尔和其他美联储官员对加密货币表示怀疑。尽管美联储尚未推动自己的数字美元，但它一直专注于监控加密资产如何与银行业互动。

Powell explained that the Fed’s main concern is ensuring that the relationship between crypto businesses and banks does not pose a threat to the stability of the banking system. However, the Fed does not directly regulate crypto assets themselves, leaving that responsibility to other agencies.

鲍威尔解释说，美联储的主要担忧是确保加密货币企业与银行之间的关系不会对银行体系的稳定构成威胁。然而，美联储本身并不直接监管加密资产，而是将这一责任留给了其他机构。

As part of his administration’s focus on crypto, Trump plans to appoint former PayPal executive David Sacks as the White House’s AI and Crypto Czar. He also intends to place pro-crypto consultant Paul Atkins in charge of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

作为其政府对加密货币关注重点的一部分，特朗普计划任命 PayPal 前高管戴维·萨克斯 (David Sacks) 为白宫人工智能和加密货币沙皇。他还打算让支持加密货币的顾问保罗·阿特金斯 (Paul Atkins) 负责美国证券交易委员会 (Securities and Exchange Commission)。

This signals a shift toward a more hands-off approach from the government on crypto matters. However, the details about what this new leadership will mean for the future of crypto regulation remain to be seen.

这标志着政府在加密货币问题上转向更加不干涉的态度。然而，这一新领导层对加密货币监管未来意味着什么的细节仍有待观察。