巴拉圭提议暂停采矿以缓和加密货币繁荣

由于担心非法采矿作业窃取电力并扰乱电力供应，巴拉圭立法者提出一项法案，暂时禁止加密货币挖矿及相关活动，包括加密货币质押和钱包。这项为期 180 天的禁令旨在解决上巴拉那地区加密矿场激增的问题，据报道，该地区被丰富的水力发电所吸引，并导致停电。

Paraguay Proposes Temporary Ban on Cryptocurrency Mining and Activities

巴拉圭提议临时禁止加密货币开采和活动

Asunción, Paraguay - Paraguay's legislature has introduced a bill seeking to temporarily prohibit cryptocurrency mining and related activities within the nation's borders. The proposed law, presented on April 4th, aims to address concerns over illegal crypto mines allegedly responsible for power theft and disruptions in electricity supply.

巴拉圭亚松森 - 巴拉圭立法机构提出了一项法案，寻求暂时禁止该国境内的加密货币开采及相关活动。这项拟议的法律于 4 月 4 日提出，旨在解决人们对非法加密货币矿场的担忧，这些矿场涉嫌造成窃电和电力供应中断。

The draft legislation encompasses a wide range of crypto-related activities, including "the installation of crypto mining farms," "the creation, conservation, storage, and commercialization" of cryptocurrencies, and "the creation of new crypto assets." The scope of the ban also extends to "the conservation and storage activities of crypto assets," effectively targeting crypto staking and wallets.

该立法草案涵盖了广泛的加密相关活动，包括“加密矿场的安装”、加密货币的“创建、保存、存储和商业化”以及“新加密资产的创建”。该禁令的范围还延伸到“加密资产的保存和存储活动”，有效针对加密货币质押和钱包。

The proposed ban would remain in effect for 180 days, approximately six months, or until a comprehensive law is enacted and the National Electricity Administration (ANDE), the country's power grid operator, assures sufficient energy supply to crypto miners without compromising the electricity needs of other Paraguayan consumers.

拟议的禁令将持续 180 天（大约六个月），或者直到颁布一项全面的法律并且该国的电网运营商国家电力局（ANDE）确保为加密货币矿工提供充足的能源供应，而不影响加密货币矿工的电力需求。其他巴拉圭消费者。

The draft highlights the "significant boom" in crypto mining operations within Paraguay, citing the nation's "abundant hydroelectric energy" as a major attraction. The Alto Paraná region, located in the southeast of the country and bordering Brazil and Argentina, has emerged as a hotspot for crypto miners. Notably, the region hosts the Itaipu hydroelectric dam, the third largest in the world, which supplies all of Paraguay's domestic electricity requirements.

该草案强调了巴拉圭境内加密货币挖矿业务的“显着繁荣”，并指出该国“丰富的水力发电能源”是一个主要吸引力。位于该国东南部、与巴西和阿根廷接壤的上巴拉那地区已成为加密货币矿工的热点地区。值得注意的是，该地区拥有世界第三大的伊泰普水电站，满足巴拉圭国内的所有电力需求。

According to the draft, 50 cases of interrupted power supply have been linked to crypto miners illegally connecting to the grid in the Alto Paraná region since February. ANDE estimates that each "crypto mining farm" incurs approximately $94,900 (700 million Paraguayan guaraníes) in damages and losses. The annual estimated losses in Alto Paraná could reach up to $60 million (420 billion Paraguayan guaraníes).

根据草案，自 2 月份以来，上巴拉那地区已发生 50 起供电中断案件，与非法接入电网的加密货币矿工有关。 ANDE 估计每个“加密矿场”遭受约 94,900 美元（7 亿巴拉圭瓜拉尼）的损害和损失。上巴拉那州每年的估计损失可能高达 6000 万美元（4200 亿巴拉圭瓜拉尼）。

Proponents of the proposed ban argue that crypto regulation would enable Paraguay to enhance industry oversight. They contend that the current legal vacuum surrounding digital assets has created challenges, including a lack of consumer protection and potential involvement in money laundering and tax evasion.

拟议禁令的支持者认为，加密货币监管将使巴拉圭能够加强行业监管。他们认为，当前围绕数字资产的法律真空带来了挑战，包括缺乏消费者保护以及可能参与洗钱和逃税。

In 2022, Paraguay nearly passed a tax and legal framework for the crypto mining and crypto sector. However, then-president Mario Abdo Benítez vetoed the legislation, citing concerns that the high power consumption associated with mining could hinder the development of a sustainable energy system.

2022 年，巴拉圭几乎通过了加密货币挖矿和加密行业的税收和法律框架。然而，时任总统马里奥·阿卜杜·贝尼特斯否决了这项立法，理由是担心采矿带来的高能耗可能会阻碍可持续能源系统的发展。

The proposed temporary ban on crypto mining and related activities has sparked mixed reactions. While some industry insiders view the measure as a necessary step to address illegal operations and protect the electricity supply, others express concerns about the potential impact on legitimate businesses and innovation in the blockchain sector. The bill is currently under review by the Paraguayan Congress, and public consultations are expected to take place before a final decision is made.

拟议的暂时禁止加密货币挖矿及相关活动的提议引发了不同的反应。虽然一些业内人士认为该措施是解决非法运营和保护电力供应的必要步骤，但其他人则对这对合法企业和区块链领域创新的潜在影响表示担忧。该法案目前正在接受巴拉圭国会的审查，预计在做出最终决定之前将进行公众咨询。