委内瑞拉国家石油公司 (PDVSA) 在经济制裁中拥抱加密货币

据报道，委内瑞拉石油公司 PDVSA 在其原油和燃料出口中增加了加密货币的使用，特别是稳定币 Tether (USDT)。这一转变是在美国因缺乏选举改革而重新对全球第五大石油出口国委内瑞拉国家石油公司实施制裁之后发生的。

Venezuela's PDVSA Embraces Cryptocurrency Amidst US Sanctions

委内瑞拉国家石油公司 (PDVSA) 在美国制裁下拥抱加密货币

Caracas, Venezuela - Venezuela's state-owned oil company, Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA), is reportedly expanding its use of cryptocurrency in the wake of intensified oil sanctions imposed by the United States.

委内瑞拉加拉加斯 - 据报道，在美国加强石油制裁后，委内瑞拉国有石油公司委内瑞拉石油公司 (PDVSA) 正在扩大加密货币的使用。

According to sources familiar with the matter, PDVSA is increasingly utilizing the stablecoin Tether (USDT) in its fuel exports, seeking to circumvent the financial restrictions placed upon the country due to concerns over electoral reforms.

据知情人士透露，PDVSA 在其燃料出口中越来越多地使用稳定币 Tether（USDT），试图规避由于对选举改革的担忧而对该国施加的金融限制。

"Different currencies are used, as stated in contracts," explained Venezuelan Oil Minister Pedro Tellechea, acknowledging the adoption of cryptocurrency as a payment method in certain transactions.

委内瑞拉石油部长 Pedro Tellechea 解释说：“按照合同规定，使用不同的货币。”他承认在某些交易中采用加密货币作为支付方式。

PDVSA is allegedly requiring new customers and potentially even existing contract holders to maintain cryptocurrency holdings in digital wallets. However, the extent to which crypto payments are the preferred option rather than a backup remains uncertain.

据称，PDVSA 要求新客户甚至可能现有的合同持有人在数字钱包中保留加密货币。然而，加密支付在多大程度上成为首选而不是备份仍不确定。

Venezuela's previous foray into cryptocurrency, the state-backed Petro token launched in 2018, faced significant challenges. Despite President Nicolás Maduro's initial enthusiasm, Petro's lack of traction and controversies ultimately led to its demise in January 2023.

委内瑞拉之前进军加密货币领域，即 2018 年推出的国家支持的 Petro 代币，面临着重大挑战。尽管尼古拉斯·马杜罗总统最初热情高涨，但 Petro 缺乏吸引力和争议最终导致其于 2023 年 1 月消亡。

The United States has been tightening its sanctions on Venezuela since 2019, aiming to pressure Maduro to step down and hold free and fair elections. These measures have severely impacted Venezuela's economy, which relies heavily on oil exports.

自2019年以来，美国不断加强对委内瑞拉的制裁，旨在迫使马杜罗下台并举行自由公正的选举。这些措施严重影响了严重依赖石油出口的委内瑞拉经济。

The move by PDVSA to embrace cryptocurrency suggests an attempt to mitigate the impact of sanctions by exploring alternative methods of conducting international transactions. However, the long-term viability and effectiveness of this strategy remains to be seen.

PDVSA 拥抱加密货币的举动表明，它试图通过探索进行国际交易的替代方法来减轻制裁的影响。然而，这一战略的长期可行性和有效性仍有待观察。

Observers note that the use of cryptocurrency in oil exports could come with its own set of risks. Cryptocurrency markets can be volatile, and the value of stablecoins like USDT can fluctuate depending on market conditions. Additionally, the anonymity associated with cryptocurrency transactions could potentially facilitate illicit activities, raising concerns for international regulators.

观察人士指出，在石油出口中使用加密货币可能会带来一系列风险。加密货币市场可能会波动，USDT 等稳定币的价值可能会根据市场状况而波动。此外，与加密货币交易相关的匿名性可能会促进非法活动，引起国际监管机构的担忧。

As the situation continues to evolve, it remains unclear to what extent cryptocurrency will play a role in Venezuela's efforts to navigate the challenges imposed by US sanctions.

随着局势的不断发展，目前尚不清楚加密货币将在委内瑞拉应对美国制裁挑战的努力中发挥多大作用。