巴林国家银行率先推出第一只比特币基金

该产品是与数字资产公司 ARP Digital 合作开发的，专为海湾合作委员会 (GCC) 地区的机构投资者设计

National Bank Of Bahrain (NBB) has announced the launch of Bahrain’s first Bitcoin-linked structured investment fund.

巴林国家银行（NBB）宣布推出巴林首个与比特币挂钩的结构性投资基金。

The product, developed in partnership with digital asset firm ARP Digital, is designed specifically for institutional investors in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.

该产品是与数字资产公司 ARP Digital 合作开发的，专为海湾合作委员会 (GCC) 地区的机构投资者设计。

The fund marks a significant milestone in the region’s financial landscape, as it is the first time a national bank in the GCC has introduced a Bitcoin-focused investment product. It aims to provide accredited investors with exposure to Bitcoin while ensuring capital protection.

该基金标志着该地区金融格局的一个重要里程碑，因为这是海湾合作委员会国家银行首次推出以比特币为重点的投资产品。它旨在为合格投资者提供比特币投资机会，同时确保资本保护。

Investors will be able to benefit from Bitcoin performance, but “capped at a predefined threshold, while enjoying 100 percent capital protection on the downside”, according to a local media report.

据当地媒体报道，投资者将能够从比特币的表现中受益，但“上限为预定阈值，同时在下行时享受 100% 的资本保护”。

In a statement, Hisham AlKurdi, Group Chief Executive – Markets & Client Solutions at NBB, emphasized the innovative nature of the investment offering.

NBB 市场与客户解决方案集团首席执行官 Hisham AlKurdi 在一份声明中强调了此次投资产品的创新性。

“We are proud to introduce this bespoke structured investment, which blends the appeal of digital asset exposure with the security of capital protection. This product underscores our focus on offering our wealth management clients innovative and secure avenues to diversify their portfolios in an evolving investment landscape. It is a testament to NBB’s continued leadership in financial innovation within the region.”

“我们很自豪地推出这种定制的结构性投资，它将数字资产投资的吸引力与资本保护的安全性融为一体。该产品强调了我们致力于为财富管理客户提供创新和安全的途径，以使其在不断变化的投资环境中实现投资组合多元化。这证明了 NBB 在该地区金融创新领域的持续领导地位。”

The introduction of the Bitcoin-linked structured investment is part of NBB’s broader strategy to expand its wealth management product portfolio. This product is particularly targeted at risk-averse investors who seek exposure to the potential growth of Bitcoin without subjecting their principal capital to the volatility.

推出与比特币挂钩的结构性投资是 NBB 扩大其财富管理产品组合的更广泛战略的一部分。该产品特别针对规避风险的投资者，他们寻求投资比特币的潜在增长，但又不想让其本金受到波动的影响。

The collaboration between NBB and ARP Digital is set to redefine the regional market. Abdulla Kanoo, Co-founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer at ARP Digital, noted:

NBB 和 ARP Digital 之间的合作将重新定义区域市场。 ARP Digital 联合创始人兼联席首席执行官 Abdulla Kanoo 指出：

“Our collaboration with NBB is poised to be a game-changer in the regional market. By leveraging our expertise in digital assets and NBB’s extensive reach in the financial sector, we have created a product that introduces Bitcoin exposure within a highly secure framework. This structured investment opens new doors for investors seeking a calculated approach to digital assets.”

“我们与 NBB 的合作有望改变区域市场的游戏规则。通过利用我们在数字资产方面的专业知识和 NBB 在金融领域的广泛影响力，我们创建了一款在高度安全的框架内引入比特币风险的产品。这种结构性投资为寻求数字资产深思熟虑的方法的投资者打开了新的大门。”

With Bitcoin’s volatility serving as a key concern for many investors, the capital-protected structure of this fund provides a novel solution for clients looking to participate in the digital asset market without taking on excessive risk.

由于比特币的波动性是许多投资者关注的一个主要问题，该基金的资本保护结构为希望参与数字资产市场而又不想承担过多风险的客户提供了一种新颖的解决方案。

Dalal Buhejji, Executive Director of Business Development for Financial Services at the Bahrain Economic Development Board, hailed the launch as a significant achievement.

巴林经济发展委员会金融服务业务发展执行董事 Dalal Buhejji 称赞此次推出是一项重大成就。

“The launch of this Bitcoin-linked Structured Investment is a prime example of the true potential of Bahrain’s robust financial services ecosystem, which provides an attractive and streamlined environment that gives rise to innovative solutions. This initiative embodies a seamless fusion of traditional financial practices and inventive blockchain-based solutions, and we are proud to witness local institutions like NBB driving cutting-edge advancements and diversification to the sector,” Buhejji stated.

“这种与比特币挂钩的结构性投资的推出是巴林强大的金融服务生态系统真正潜力的一个典型例子，该生态系统提供了一个有吸引力且精简的环境，催生了创新解决方案。这一举措体现了传统金融实践和基于区块链的创新解决方案的无缝融合，我们很自豪能够见证 NBB 等当地机构推动该行业的尖端进步和多元化。”Buhejji 表示。

In Bahrain, recent developments in Bitcoin and crypto regulation highlight the nation’s proactive stance in fostering fintech innovation while ensuring investor protection.

在巴林，比特币和加密货币监管的最新发展凸显了该国在促进金融科技创新同时确保投资者保护方面的积极立场。

In September this year, Crypto.com received a Payment Service Provider (PSP) license from the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB). This license enables the platform to offer e-money services and prepaid crypto cards in Bahrain.

今年9月，Crypto.com获得了巴林中央银行（CBB）颁发的支付服务提供商（PSP）许可证。该许可证使该平台能够在巴林提供电子货币服务和预付费加密卡。

In April 2022, Binance received a license to operate in the country.

2022 年 4 月，币安获得了在该国运营的许可证。

Bahrain’s regulatory framework is also well-regarded for its balance between innovation and regulatory compliance. Since 2019, the CBB has implemented comprehensive guidelines for crypto-asset services, ensuring businesses operate with transparency while adhering to anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) protocols.

巴林的监管框架也因其创新与监管合规之间的平衡而受到好评。自 2019 年以来，CBB 实施了针对加密资产服务的全面准则，确保企业透明运营，同时遵守反洗钱 (AML) 和打击恐怖主义融资 (CFT) 协议。

At press time, BTC traded at $62,500.

截至发稿时，BTC 交易价格为 62,500 美元。