Vanuatu通过虚拟资产服务提供商（VASP）作为控制数字资产行业的主要步骤

该法律于2025年3月26日获得议会批准，为太平洋岛国比特币公司的许可和监督建立了彻底的结构。

Vanuatu has made a significant move towards regulating the digital asset sector with the passage of the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Act.

通过虚拟资产服务提供商（VASP）法案，瓦努阿图（Vanuatu）朝着规范数字资产领域的重大行动。

Approved by Parliament on March 26, 2025, this law establishes a comprehensive framework for licensing and supervising bitcoin companies in the Pacific island nation.

该法律于2025年3月26日获得议会批准，为在太平洋岛国国家的许可和监督比特币公司建立了综合框架。

The VASP Act aims to create a disciplined digital business environment that supports consumer protection, investor attraction, and the assurance of fair competition.

《 VASP法案》旨在创建一个纪律严明的数字业务环境，以支持消费者保护，投资者的吸引力和对公平竞争的保证。

Main Provisions of the VASP Act

VASP法的主要规定

The VASP Act grants the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) the authority to license and regulate virtual asset service providers (VASPs).

《 VASP法》授予瓦努阿图金融服务委员会（VFSC）许可和规范虚拟资产服务提供商（VASP）的权力。

Virtual assets are defined by this statute as “digital representations of value that can be bought, sold, exchanged, or used for making payments and which are not legal tender, fiat currencies, securities, or central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).” The term is used broadly in this legislation to cover a wide range of digital assets.

该法规将虚拟资产定义为“可以购买，出售，交换或用于付款的价值的数字表示，并且不是法定货币，法定货币，证券或中央银行数字货币（CBDC）的法定货币。”该术语在本立法中广泛使用，以涵盖广泛的数字资产。

However, this legislation does not recognize cryptocurrencies as legal money in Vanuatu. The VFSC clarifies that although depending on market demand and supply, virtual assets and cryptocurrencies have value since they are exchangeable for other assets.

但是，该立法并不认为加密货币是瓦努阿图的合法资金。 VFSC澄清说，尽管根据市场需求和供应，虚拟资产和加密货币具有价值，因为它们可以换成其他资产。

The VASP Act imposes stringent licensing and compliance regulations on various crypto-related businesses, including custody providers, non-fungible token (NFT) marketplaces, and crypto exchanges. Notably, banks are now permitted to obtain licenses to engage in custody and trading services for cryptocurrencies.

《 VASP法案》对各种与加密货币相关的业务（包括监护权提供者，无遗体令牌（NFT）市场和加密交易所）施加了严格的许可和合规法规。值得注意的是，现在允许银行获得加密货币的监护权和交易服务的许可。

Furthermore, the VASP Act empowers the VFSC to enforce the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-terrorism Financing (CTF), and Travel Rule criteria among crypto companies to ensure compliance with international standards.

此外，《 VASP法案》授权VFSC执行金融行动工作组（FATF）反洗钱（AML），反恐融资（CTF）和加密公司之间的旅行规则标准，以确保遵守国际标准。

The Commission has been delegated broad powers for investigation and enforcement, and non-compliance will be met with fines of up to 250 million vatu (about $2 million), or imprisonment for up to 30 years.

该委员会已被授权进行调查和执法，不合规将被罚款高达2.5亿瓦图（约200万美元），或监禁长达30年。

Vanuatu’s Place Among Offshore Jurisdictions

瓦努阿图在离岸司法管辖区中的位置

The initiative by Vanuatu to regulate crypto services showcases the prevailing trends among offshore financial centers. Earlier this month, the Cayman Islands announced changes to its crypto licensing policy, requiring virtual asset service providers operating within their jurisdiction to register and obtain licenses from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority by April 1, 2025.

瓦努阿图（Vanuatu）规范加密服务的倡议展示了海上金融中心的普遍趋势。本月初，开曼群岛宣布更改其加密许可政策，要求在其管辖范围内运营的虚拟资产服务提供商在2025年4月1日之前注册并从开曼群岛货币当局获得许可。

With approximately 2,300 registered organizations providing banking, insurance, legal, and trust services, Vanuatu has long been recognized as an offshore financial center and tax haven. In 2023, the nation mandated that brokers operating from Vanuatu must be onshore.

大约有2300个注册组织提供银行，保险，法律和信托服务，瓦努阿图长期以来一直被公认为是离岸金融中心和避税天堂。 2023年，该国要求从瓦努阿图（Vanuatu）运营的经纪人必须在岸上。

This strategy is further confirmed by the new crypto rules, which impose rigorous compliance requirements on digital asset service providers.

新的加密规则进一步确认了该策略，该规则对数字资产服务提供商施加了严格的合规要求。

Final Thoughts

最后的想法

The passage of the VASP Act marks a crucial step by Vanuatu in regulating the bitcoin sector within its boundaries. The country aims to attract legitimate digital asset companies while deterring illegitimate financial activity through the establishment of a robust licensing and regulatory regime.

VASP法案的通过标志着瓦努阿图在调节其边界内调节比特币部门的关键步骤。该国旨在吸引合法的数字资产公司，同时通过建立强大的许可和监管制度来阻止非法财务活动。

As Vanuatu seeks to position itself as a regulated hub for digital assets in the Pacific region, the success of this initiative will hinge on effective implementation and enforcement of the VASP Act.

正如瓦努阿图（Vanuatu）试图将自己定位为太平洋地区数字资产的监管枢纽时，该计划的成功将取决于有效的实施和执行VASP法案。