桑给巴尔和越南推出区块链沙盒和战略以成为区域中心

桑给巴尔为区块链初创公司推出了沙箱，以刺激当地公司的创新并吸引邻国的创新者。与此同时，越南政府启动了一项国家区块链战略，其目标有一个大胆的目标：成为亚洲的区块链中心。

Zanzibar government launches blockchain sandbox

桑给巴尔政府推出区块链沙箱

The Zanzibar government has announced the launch of a blockchain sandbox to support and accelerate the development of innovative blockchain solutions. This initiative aims to foster a vibrant ecosystem for emerging technologies within the island region.

桑给巴尔政府宣布推出区块链沙箱，以支持和加速创新区块链解决方案的开发。该举措旨在为岛屿地区的新兴技术培育一个充满活力的生态系统。

Startups and innovators working on blockchain-based solutions are invited to participate in the sandbox, with a particular focus on addressing key challenges faced by Zanzibar, such as financial inclusion, certificate issuance, and identity verification.

致力于基于区块链的解决方案的初创公司和创新者受邀参与沙盒，特别关注解决桑给巴尔面临的关键挑战，例如金融普惠、证书颁发和身份验证。

“The primary objective is to create a conducive environment for the development of cutting-edge technologies, including blockchain, AI, and other emerging technologies. Innovators will have the opportunities to work on pilot projects, collaborate with experts, and receive mentorship from industry leaders, which is very critical,” said Said Seif Said, who heads the e-Government Authority of Zanzibar, as quoted by local media.

“主要目标是为尖端技术的发展创造有利的环境，包括区块链、人工智能和其他新兴技术。当地媒体援引桑给巴尔电子政务管理局局长赛义德·赛义德 (Said Seif Said) 的话说：“创新者将有机会参与试点项目、与专家合作并接受行业领导者的指导，这一点非常重要。”

This initiative aligns with the broader efforts by the Tanzanian government to promote blockchain adoption. Earlier this year, the government partnered with the African Blockchain Association to enhance citizen awareness regarding blockchain technology.

这一举措与坦桑尼亚政府促进区块链采用的更广泛努力相一致。今年早些时候，政府与非洲区块链协会合作，提高公民对区块链技术的认识。

Sandboxes have become increasingly vital in facilitating the development and deployment of blockchain applications. They provide innovators with greater flexibility and regulatory clarity as they collaborate with authorities in developing and testing their products.

沙箱在促进区块链应用程序的开发和部署方面变得越来越重要。当创新者与当局合作开发和测试其产品时，它们为创新者提供了更大的灵活性和监管清晰度。

Recently, the European Blockchain Sandbox Initiative welcomed its second cohort, comprising 41 watchdogs from 22 EU countries. In August, the Thai SEC launched its sandbox for the digital asset sector, while a month earlier, Hong Kong’s central bank welcomed Standard Chartered (NASDAQ: SCBFF), Animoca Brands, JD.com (NASDAQ: JD), and others into its sandbox.

最近，欧洲区块链沙盒计划迎来了第二批成员，其中包括来自 22 个欧盟国家的 41 名监管机构。 8 月，泰国 SEC 启动了数字资产领域的沙箱，而一个月前，香港央行欢迎渣打银行（纳斯达克股票代码：SCBFF）、Animoca Brands、京东（纳斯达克股票代码：JD）等公司加入其沙箱。 。

Vietnam unveils national blockchain strategy

越南公布国家区块链战略

In related news, Vietnam has emerged as a hotspot for digital assets over the past five years, consistently ranking among the top three countries in the Chainalysis Adoption Index since 2021. Several factors, including a high unbanked population, low faith in the national currency, and zero taxation, have contributed to this rapid adoption. Now, the government is aiming to channel this enthusiasm towards the underlying blockchain technology.

相关新闻中，越南在过去五年中已成为数字资产的热点，自 2021 年以来一直位居 Chainaanalysis 采用指数前三名的国家之列。有几个因素，包括无银行账户人口较多、对本国货币信心不足等和零税收，促成了这种快速采用。现在，政府的目标是将这种热情引导到底层的区块链技术上。

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc has approved a new national strategy for blockchain technology, which aims to lay the groundwork for the widespread adoption of blockchain by 2025 and to establish Vietnam as a blockchain hub by 2030. This initiative will be spearheaded by the country’s Ministry of Information and Communications, particularly through the National Electronic Authentication Center (NEAC).

副总理 Ho Duc Phoc 批准了一项新的区块链技术国家战略，旨在为到 2025 年广泛采用区块链奠定基础，并到 2030 年将越南建成区块链中心。该举措将由该国财政部牵头信息和通信部门，特别是通过国家电子认证中心（NEAC）。

The strategy is built upon six key pillars, including the development of digital infrastructure, growth control mechanisms, and a sustainable digital economy. It also outlines some key action areas, such as providing legal clarity to the sector,培养 skilled developers, and investing in research and development.

该战略建立在六个关键支柱之上，包括数字基础设施的发展、增长控制机制和可持续的数字经济。它还概述了一些关键行动领域，例如为该行业提供法律明确性、培养熟练的开发人员以及投资于研发。

Under the R&D pillar, the government will promote blockchain research in the three national innovation centers and establish ten more training facilities dedicated to the technology. Additionally, it will integrate blockchain into the curriculum of universities, colleges, and research institutions. Earlier this year, civil societies in Vietnam launched the Vietnam Academy of Blockchain and AI Innovation to spur the two transformative technologies.

在研发支柱下，政府将在三个国家创新中心促进区块链研究，并建立十个专门针对该技术的培训设施。此外，它将把区块链纳入大学、学院和研究机构的课程中。今年早些时候，越南民间社会成立了越南区块链和人工智能创新学院，以推动这两项变革性技术的发展。

The strategy assigns specific actions to various government agencies and industry bodies, including NEAC and the Vietnam Blockchain Association (VBA).

该战略向各个政府机构和行业机构分配了具体行动，包括 NEAC 和越南区块链协会（VBA）。

“This strategy will position Vietnam among the top countries in blockchain application and research in the region, ensuring that we master and utilize blockchain across all social and economic sectors, contributing to a stable and prosperous digital nation,” said To Thi Thu Huong, the director of the NEAC.

“这一战略将使越南跻身该地区区块链应用和研究的顶尖国家之列，确保我们在所有社会和经济领域掌握和利用区块链，为稳定和繁荣的数字国家做出贡献。” NEAC 主任。

The VBA was the only private sector organization assigned a role in implementing the new strategy, which the association’s vice president, Phan Duc Trung, says is in recognition of its continued contributions to the sector.

VBA 是唯一一个被指定执行新战略的私营部门组织，该协会副主席 Phan Duc Trung 表示，这是对其对该行业持续贡献的认可。

“VBA is aware of its responsibility towards this very young but potential industry. We are committed to actively and proactively performing the assigned tasks to promote community development in the direction of research, practical application, and maximizing the benefits of blockchain technology as shown in the national strategy.”

“VBA 意识到自己对这个非常年轻但潜力巨大的行业的责任。我们致力于积极主动地履行分配的任务，推动社区朝着研究、实际应用方向发展，使区块链技术在国家战略中发挥最大效益。”

Establishing a legal framework for blockchain and digital assets will be just as critical to the success of the strategy. Despite leading ASEAN in digital assets, Vietnam still lacks a comprehensive framework for the sector, hindering the technology’s implementation by mainstream organizations and pushing local startups to set up operations abroad.

建立区块链和数字资产的法律框架对于该战略的成功同样至关重要。尽管越南在数字资产领域领先东盟，但该领域仍然缺乏全面的框架，阻碍了主流组织的技术实施，并推动当地初创企业在海外开展业务。

Watch: Adaptable blockchain system to tackle real-world problems

观看：适应现实世界问题的区块链系统