杰罗姆·鲍威尔确认美联储无权持有比特币

鲍威尔在政策论坛上发表讲话，解决了在加密货币全球崛起的情况下，美联储在管理数字货币方面所扮演的角色日益受到的质疑。

The Federal Reserve does not have the authority to hold Bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency, and there are no immediate plans to change that, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Friday.

美联储主席杰罗姆·鲍威尔周五表示，美联储无权持有比特币或任何其他加密货币，并且没有立即改变这一点的计划。

Speaking at a policy forum, Powell was asked about the Fed’s role in managing digital currencies, given the global rise of cryptocurrencies.

鲍威尔在政策论坛上发表讲话时被问及鉴于加密货币在全球的崛起，美联储在管理数字货币方面的作用。

“The Federal Reserve does not have the authority to hold Bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency, nor are there plans in place to change that,” Powell said.

鲍威尔表示：“美联储无权持有比特币或任何其他加密货币，也没有计划改变这一现状。”

This comment comes at a time when central banks around the world are exploring digital currencies. However, Powell said that Bitcoin and similar assets, which are privately issued and decentralized, differ fundamentally from the Federal Reserve’s goals and responsibilities.

这一评论发表之际，世界各国央行都在探索数字货币。然而，鲍威尔表示，比特币和类似资产是私人发行和去中心化的，与美联储的目标和责任有根本不同。

“Bitcoin is speculative and operates outside of the regulatory framework that guides traditional financial systems,” Powell said. He further said that the Fed’s focus remains on ensuring monetary stability and regulating the traditional banking sector.

鲍威尔表示：“比特币具有投机性，并且在指导传统金融体系的监管框架之外运作。”他进一步表示，美联储的重点仍然是确保货币稳定和监管传统银行业。

Powell also highlighted the distinction between cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and a potential central bank digital currency (CBDC). While Bitcoin operates on a decentralized network without any governing authority, a CBDC would be issued and regulated directly by the Federal Reserve.

鲍威尔还强调了比特币等加密货币与潜在的央行数字货币（CBDC）之间的区别。虽然比特币在没有任何管理机构的去中心化网络上运行，但 CBDC 将由美联储直接发行和监管。

The Fed has been researching the feasibility of a digital dollar, though Powell has maintained that any rollout would require careful consideration and Congressional approval.

美联储一直在研究数字美元的可行性，尽管鲍威尔坚持认为任何推出都需要仔细考虑和国会批准。

“A CBDC is fundamentally different from Bitcoin. It is a liability of the central bank and designed to coexist with cash and other forms of money,” Powell said.

“CBDC 与比特币有着根本的不同。它是央行的一项负债，旨在与现金和其他形式的货币共存，”鲍威尔说。

Powell’s remarks come amid growing interest in cryptocurrencies from both retail and institutional investors. While the Federal Reserve is limited in its ability to directly engage with cryptocurrencies, its monetary policies and regulatory actions can still have an indirect impact on the crypto market.

鲍威尔发表上述言论之际，散户和机构投资者对加密货币的兴趣日益浓厚。尽管美联储直接参与加密货币的能力有限，但其货币政策和监管行动仍然可以对加密货币市场产生间接影响。

As the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies continues to evolve, it remains to be seen whether the Fed will eventually expand its role in this emerging asset class.

随着加密货币监管环境的不断发展，美联储最终是否会扩大在这一新兴资产类别中的作用还有待观察。