韩元击败美元成为加密货币交易首选货币

2024 年第一季度，韩元取代美元成为加密货币交易的主要货币，累计交易量为 4560 亿美元，而美元为 4450 亿美元。这一转变反映了韩国加密货币市场的强劲，该市场由五家持牌交易所主导，其中 Upbit 占据 80% 的市场份额。主要交易所 Crypto.com 和 Binance 也正在进入市场，民主党的选举胜利预计将进一步提振加密货币行业。政府还在加强监管，包括《虚拟资产用户保护法》，以保护投资者并为该行业建立法律框架。

South Korean Won Surpasses US Dollar as Preferred Currency for Cryptocurrency Trading

韩元超越美元成为加密货币交易首选货币

Seoul, South Korea - In a groundbreaking development for the global cryptocurrency market, the South Korean won has emerged as the most widely used currency for crypto trading during the first quarter of 2024.

韩国首尔 - 韩元已成为 2024 年第一季度加密货币交易中使用最广泛的货币，这是全球加密货币市场的突破性发展。

According to a comprehensive report by renowned research firm Kaiko, the cumulative won trade volume on centralized crypto exchanges during this period reached an astonishing $456 billion, eclipsing the $445 billion volume reported in US dollars.

根据著名研究公司 Kaiko 的综合报告，在此期间中心化加密货币交易所的韩元累计交易额达到惊人的 4560 亿美元，超过了以美元计算的 4450 亿美元交易额。

"The South Korean won has surpassed the US dollar in terms of cumulative trade volume during Q1 2024, marking a significant milestone in the global crypto landscape," Kaiko stated in its data report.

Kaiko 在其数据报告中表示：“就 2024 年第一季度的累计交易量而言，韩元已超过美元，这标志着全球加密货币领域的一个重要里程碑。”

South Korea's Booming Crypto Market

韩国蓬勃发展的加密货币市场

South Korea has long been recognized as a hotbed of cryptocurrency activity, boasting one of the world's most vibrant and active digital asset markets. During the crypto bull run in March, the local crypto trade volume briefly surpassed that of the country's stock market.

韩国长期以来一直被认为是加密货币活动的温床，拥有世界上最具活力和最活跃的数字资产市场之一。在 3 月份的加密货币牛市期间，当地加密货币交易量曾短暂超过该国股市。

Five fully licensed exchanges dominate the South Korean crypto market: Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, Korbit, and Gopax. Kaiko's research indicates that Upbit, the market leader, typically accounts for over 80% of the market share.

五家获得完全许可的交易所主导了韩国加密货币市场：Upbit、Bithumb、Coinone、Korbit 和 Gopax。 Kaiko 的研究表明，市场领导者 Upbit 通常占据 80% 以上的市场份额。

To further penetrate this lucrative market, major global exchanges Crypto.com and Binance have established a presence in South Korea. Crypto.com recently announced the launch of its retail trading platform in the country on April 29, while Binance previously acquired a major stake in Gopax in 2023. However, regulatory challenges have hindered Gopax's transfer of ownership to Binance, reportedly due to concerns regarding Binance's legal issues in the United States.

为了进一步渗透这个利润丰厚的市场，全球主要交易所 Crypto.com 和 Binance 已在韩国建立了业务。 Crypto.com 最近宣布于 4 月 29 日在该国推出其零售交易平台，而币安此前于 2023 年收购了 Gopax 的主要股权。然而，监管挑战阻碍了 Gopax 将所有权转移给币安，据报道，这是由于对币安的担忧美国的法律问题。

Upcoming Regulatory Framework

即将出台的监管框架

The South Korean government has made strides in developing a comprehensive regulatory framework for the local crypto sector. In July 2023, the Virtual Asset User Protection Act, the country's first law specifically tailored to cryptocurrencies, was enacted and is expected to come into effect in July 2024.

韩国政府在为当地加密行业制定全面的监管框架方面取得了长足进步。 2023年7月，该国第一部专门针对加密货币的法律《虚拟资产用户保护法》颁布，预计将于2024年7月生效。

This legislation aims to combat illicit market activities such as insider trading, price manipulation, and fraudulent transactions. Moreover, crypto service providers are mandated to safeguard over 80% of deposits in cold storage to protect user funds and participate in insurance programs to compensate users in the event of security breaches.

该立法旨在打击内幕交易、价格操纵和欺诈交易等非法市场活动。此外，加密货币服务提供商被要求将 80% 以上的存款存放在冷库中，以保护用户资金，并参与保险计划，以便在发生安全漏洞时对用户进行赔偿。

The government is currently working on a second part of the user protection act, which will focus on standardizing crypto token issuance and information disclosure for investors.

政府目前正在制定用户保护法的第二部分，重点是规范加密货币代币的发行和投资者的信息披露。

Political Shifts and Future Prospects

政治转变和未来前景

The recent South Korean general election on April 10 resulted in a major victory for the opposition Democratic Party, which secured 175 seats in the national legislature. The Democratic Party has pledged to support the growth of the local crypto sector, including approving local spot crypto exchange-traded funds.

4月10日刚刚举行的韩国大选中，反对党民主党取得重大胜利，获得国会175个席位。民主党承诺支持当地加密货币行业的发展，包括批准当地现货加密货币交易所交易基金。

Industry experts believe that the South Korean won's ascendancy as the preferred currency for crypto trading reflects the country's vibrant crypto market, robust regulatory environment, and the government's commitment to fostering innovation in the digital asset space. As the global crypto market continues to mature and expand, South Korea is poised to remain a major player and a bellwether for the industry's growth and development.

行业专家认为，韩元作为加密货币交易首选货币的崛起反映了该国充满活力的加密市场、健全的监管环境以及政府对促进数字资产领域创新的承诺。随着全球加密货币市场的不断成熟和扩张，韩国有望继续成为该行业增长和发展的主要参与者和领头羊。