Tether 计划对土耳其占主导地位的矿物硼储量进行代币化

全球最大稳定币 USDT 背后的公司 Tether Holdings Ltd. 正在制定一项计划，将区块链技术整合到土耳其的硼行业。

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Tether Holdings Ltd. is reportedly proposing a plan to integrate blockchain technology into Turkey’s vast boron sector.

据报道，Tether Holdings Ltd. 提出了一项将区块链技术整合到土耳其庞大的硼行业的计划。

The proposal aims to digitally tokenize borate minerals, highlighting Tether’s interest in merging the cryptocurrency and commodity industries.

该提案旨在对硼酸盐矿物进行数字代币化，突显了 Tether 对合并加密货币和大宗商品行业的兴趣。

If approved, the plan could pave the way for new applications of blockchain technology in the commodity sector.

如果获得批准，该计划将为区块链技术在大宗商品领域的新应用铺平道路。

Turkey, through its state-owned enterprise Eti Maden, is the world’s leading producer and exporter of boron, controlling over 70% of global reserves.

土耳其通过其国有企业艾梯麦矿业集团 (Eti Maden) 成为世界领先的硼生产国和出口国，控制着全球 70% 以上的储量。

This move by Tether is part of a broader strategy to expand the use of USDT as a stable payment method in emerging markets.

Tether 此举是扩大 USDT 在新兴市场作为稳定支付方式的使用的更广泛战略的一部分。

Tether Holdings Ltd., the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin, USDT, is pursuing a plan to integrate blockchain technology into Turkey’s boron sector, multiple sources told Tokenhell.

多位消息人士告诉 Tokenhell，全球最大稳定币 USDT 背后的公司 Tether Holdings Ltd. 正在制定一项计划，将区块链技术整合到土耳其的硼行业。

The proposal, submitted by Tether to Turkish authorities, could modernize the management and trading of boron reserves, a mineral crucial in various industries. Turkey possesses a strategic advantage in this sector, controlling over 70% of global boron reserves.

Tether 向土耳其当局提交的这项提案可以实现硼储备的管理和交易现代化，硼储备是一种对各个行业至关重要的矿物。土耳其在该领域拥有战略优势，控制着全球70%以上的硼储量。

According to the sources, Tether also proposed setting up a digital asset exchange in Istanbul, Turkey’s financial hub. If approved, the plan would expand the application of blockchain technology beyond finance and payments into the commodity sector.

消息人士称，Tether 还提议在土耳其金融中心伊斯坦布尔设立数字资产交易所。如果获得批准，该计划将把区块链技术的应用范围从金融和支付扩展到大宗商品领域。

Boron is a vital mineral used in a wide range of industries, including ceramics, detergents, fertilizers, and glass production. Turkey is the leading producer and exporter of boron, with Eti Maden, a state-owned enterprise, spearheading the country’s operations in this sector.

硼是一种重要的矿物质，广泛应用于陶瓷、洗涤剂、化肥和玻璃生产等行业。土耳其是领先的硼生产国和出口国，国有企业艾梯麦矿业集团 (Eti Maden) 是该国该领域业务的领头羊。

Boron is used in ceramics, detergents, fertilizers, and glass productionMultiple sources familiar with the discussions told Tokenhell that Tether submitted this proposal to officials in Turkey’s Energy Ministry and Eti Maden.

硼用于陶瓷、洗涤剂、化肥和玻璃生产。多位熟悉讨论的消息人士告诉 Tokenhell，Tether 向土耳其能源部和艾梯麦矿业集团 (Eti Maden) 的官员提交了这一提案。

However, government representatives indicated that it is still too early in the discussions to implement the proposal, which local officials are reviewing.

然而，政府代表表示，现在讨论实施该提案还为时过早，地方官员正在审查该提案。

The discussions are reportedly focused on exploring how to tokenize boron assets, with the broader aim being to increase efficiency and transparency in managing boron transactions.

据报道，讨论的重点是探索如何将硼资产代币化，更广泛的目标是提高管理硼交易的效率和透明度。

This effort could potentially open the door for other commodities to be tokenized as well.

这一努力也可能为其他商品的代币化打开大门。

Turkey has become one of the most active markets for digital assets due to economic challenges, such as high inflation and the declining value of the Turkish lira. Chainalysis data shows that Turkey had around $137 billion in crypto inflows through June 2023, highlighting the country’s growing interest in cryptocurrency.

由于高通胀和土耳其里拉贬值等经济挑战，土耳其已成为最活跃的数字资产市场之一。 Chainaanalysis 数据显示，截至 2023 年 6 月，土耳其的加密货币流入量约为 1,370 亿美元，突显该国对加密货币日益增长的兴趣。

This environment has prompted multiple crypto firms to explore opportunities in the Turkish market.

这种环境促使多家加密货币公司探索土耳其市场的机会。

In addition to Tether, other companies like Garanti BBVA Kripto have announced partnerships with global blockchain firms, such as Ripple and IBM, to enhance crypto trading services.

除了 Tether 之外，Garanti BBVA Kripto 等其他公司也宣布与 Ripple 和 IBM 等全球区块链公司建立合作伙伴关系，以增强加密货币交易服务。

These moves indicate that Turkey is becoming an increasingly strategic destination for digital asset companies, driven by the need for alternative financial solutions amid economic instability.

这些举措表明，在经济不稳定的情况下，由于对替代金融解决方案的需求，土耳其正日益成为数字资产公司的战略目的地。

Tether has been actively seeking to expand the use of USDT as a stable payment method in emerging markets. The stablecoin, pegged to the US dollar, has grown to a circulating supply of $120 billion and remains popular among traders as a reliable store of value and a bridge between crypto exchanges.

Tether 一直在积极寻求扩大 USDT 作为新兴市场稳定支付方式的使用。这种与美元挂钩的稳定币的流通量已增至 1200 亿美元，作为可靠的价值储存手段和加密货币交易所之间的桥梁，仍然受到交易者的欢迎。

Beyond trading, Tether aims to position USDT as an affordable and quick way to move funds, especially in regions with limited banking infrastructure.

除了交易之外，Tether 的目标是将 USDT 定位为一种经济实惠且快速的资金转移方式，特别是在银行基础设施有限的地区。

Tether’s interest in tokenizing physical commodities like boron aligns with its broader strategy to integrate digital assets into traditional finance.

Tether 对硼等实物商品进行代币化的兴趣与其将数字资产整合到传统金融中的更广泛战略相一致。

By enabling access to commodities via blockchain, the company aims to offer additional financial solutions, particularly in countries with underdeveloped banking systems.

通过通过区块链获取商品，该公司旨在提供额外的金融解决方案，特别是在银行系统不发达的国家。

This approach may also help users avoid high transaction fees associated with traditional banking channels, creating more efficient ways to manage both digital and hard assets.

这种方法还可以帮助用户避免与传统银行渠道相关的高额交易费用，从而创建更有效的方式来管理数字资产和硬资产。

While Tether continues to expand its offerings, its global operations face increasing scrutiny from regulators. The integration of digital assets with commodities like boron adds complexity to regulatory efforts, particularly in countries under economic sanctions.

尽管 Tether 继续扩大其产品范围，但其全球业务面临着监管机构越来越严格的审查。数字资产与硼等大宗商品的整合增加了监管工作的复杂性，特别是在受到经济制裁的国家。

Reports suggest that USDT is already being used in places like Venezuela and Russia, which have limited access to the global banking system.

报告显示，USDT 已在委内瑞拉和俄罗斯等地区使用，这些地区对全球银行系统的访问受到限制。

This development poses challenges for regulatory bodies attempting to monitor and control money flows.

这一发展给试图监测和控制资金流动的监管机构带来了挑战。

Despite regulatory hurdles, Tether’s USDT earned $5.2 billion in the first half of 2024, driven by conservative investments such as US Treasuries.

尽管存在监管障碍，在美国国债等保守投资的推动下，Tether 的 USDT 在 2024 年上半年赚取了 52 亿美元。

The company’s strong financial performance supports its ambitions in both the cryptocurrency and traditional finance sectors.

该公司强劲的财务业绩支持了其在加密货币和传统金融领域的雄心壮志。