TON 基金会准备扩大在美国的影响力

与 Telegram Messenger LLP 密切相关的开放网络 (TON) 基金会正准备扩大其在美国的业务。

The Open Network (TON) Foundation, closely linked to Telegram Messenger LLP, is expanding its presence in the United States, betting on a more favorable regulatory environment for digital assets under the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.

与 Telegram Messenger LLP 密切相关的开放网络 (TON) 基金会正在扩大其在美国的业务，押注于当选总统唐纳德·特朗普的即将上任的政府将为数字资产提供更有利的监管环境。

The foundation announced on Monday that Manuel Stotz, a board member and the founder of Kingsway Capital Partners Ltd, has been appointed as its new president, effective immediately. Stotz replaces Steve Yun on the board, who will continue contributing to the foundation’s strategic initiatives.

该基金会周一宣布，Kingsway Capital Partners Ltd 董事会成员兼创始人曼努埃尔·斯托茨 (Manuel Stotz) 已被任命为新任总裁，立即生效。斯托茨接替了董事会成员史蒂夫·云 (Steve Yun)，后者将继续为基金会的战略举措做出贡献。

Stotz, a board member since 2023, expressed optimism about the United States becoming a global hub for cryptocurrency innovation. His vision aligns with the foundation’s strategic pivot toward tapping into the economic and technological opportunities available in the world’s largest economy.

自 2023 年起担任董事会成员的斯托茨对美国成为全球加密货币创新中心表示乐观。他的愿景与基金会的战略重点一致，即利用世界最大经济体的经济和技术机会。

“I believe that the U.S., with its vast economic and technological might, has the potential to become a global hub for Web3 and cryptocurrency innovation. The foundation is uniquely positioned to contribute to this effort by providing the necessary infrastructure, tools, and support for developers, creators, and entrepreneurs,” Stotz said in a statement to CoinDesk.

“我相信，美国凭借其巨大的经济和技术实力，有潜力成为 Web3 和加密货币创新的全球中心。该基金会具有独特的优势，可以通过为开发者、创作者和企业家提供必要的基础设施、工具和支持来为这一努力做出贡献。”Stotz 在给 CoinDesk 的一份声明中表示。

A Shift in U.S. Crypto Policy

美国加密货币政策的转变

The TON Foundation’s interest in the U.S. coincides with a stark contrast in regulatory approaches. The outgoing administration under President Joe Biden had implemented a more stringent stance toward the crypto industry, marked by regulatory crackdowns and tighter oversight.

TON 基金会对美国的兴趣与监管方式形成鲜明对比。即将卸任的乔·拜登总统领导的政府对加密货币行业采取了更严格的立场，其特点是监管打击和更严格的监督。

However, President-elect Trump has publicly declared his intent to establish the U.S. as a central player in the digital asset sector, a promise that has drawn the attention of global blockchain organizations.

然而，当选总统特朗普公开宣布，他打算让美国成为数字资产领域的核心参与者，这一承诺引起了全球区块链组织的关注。

“President-elect Trump has spoken about making the U.S. a ‘superpower’ in digital assets, which is an interesting development that we are following closely at the foundation,” Stotz added.

“当选总统特朗普谈到要让美国成为数字资产的‘超级大国’，这是我们基金会密切关注的一个有趣的发展，”斯托茨补充道。

TON’s Origins and Mission

TON 的起源和使命

The TON Foundation, a nonprofit organization incorporated in Switzerland, supports the growth and development of the TON blockchain, which is closely integrated with Telegram. The platform’s 950 million users can leverage TON’s ecosystem to access a wide range of services, including in-app payments and gaming functionalities. Many of these services rely on the Toncoin token, the native cryptocurrency of the TON network.

TON 基金会是一家在瑞士注册成立的非营利组织，支持 TON 区块链的成长和发展，该区块链与 Telegram 紧密结合。该平台的 9.5 亿用户可以利用 TON 的生态系统访问广泛的服务，包括应用内支付和游戏功能。其中许多服务都依赖于 Toncoin 代币，即 TON 网络的原生加密货币。

The foundation was formally established in 2023 after Telegram’s earlier attempt to launch a large-scale crypto initiative was halted following legal challenges from U.S. regulators. The effort culminated in a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 2020.

该基金会于 2023 年正式成立，此前 Telegram 曾尝试推出大规模加密货币计划，但因受到美国监管机构的法律挑战而停止。这项努力最终于 2020 年与美国证券交易委员会 (SEC) 达成和解。

Despite these setbacks, the foundation has continued to evolve and focus on expanding its blockchain solutions globally. Telegram’s Chief Executive Officer, Pavel Durov, faced legal difficulties last year when he was arrested in France. Authorities charged him with complicity in facilitating the spread of inappropriate and illegal content on the platform.

尽管遇到这些挫折，该基金会仍在继续发展，并专注于在全球范围内扩展其区块链解决方案。 Telegram 首席执行官帕维尔·杜罗夫 (Pavel Durov) 去年在法国被捕，面临法律困难。当局指控他共谋协助在平台上传播不当和非法内容。

Durov has denied these allegations and maintains his innocence. Despite these challenges, he recently reported that Telegram’s revenue surpassed $1 billion in 2024, thanks largely to its expanding user base and paid services, such as premium subscriptions and video calls.

杜罗夫否认了这些指控并坚称自己无罪。尽管面临这些挑战，他最近报告称，Telegram 的收入到 2024 年将超过 10 亿美元，这主要归功于其不断扩大的用户群和付费服务，例如高级订阅和视频通话。

As the TON Foundation prepares to play a more active role in the U.S., its ambitions align with the anticipated digital asset boom under the incoming administration. With a vast user base, innovative blockchain solutions, and a presence in the U.S. market, the foundation is setting the stage for a pivotal moment in both its own growth and the broader development of the blockchain industry.

随着 TON 基金会准备在美国发挥更积极的作用，其雄心与即将上任的政府领导下预期的数字资产繁荣是一致的。凭借庞大的用户群、创新的区块链解决方案以及在美国市场的影响力，该基金会正在为自身发展和区块链行业更广泛发展的关键时刻奠定基础。