拜登政府被指控將比特幣軟體開發定為犯罪

美國參議員盧米斯和懷登已致函司法部長加蘭，表達了對拜登政府對「資金傳輸」規定的解釋的擔憂。他們認為，司法部與 FinCEN 既定定義的分歧可能會將比特幣和加密貨幣網路的某些方面定為犯罪，從而扼殺創新並損害美國的經濟地位。

Biden Administration Accused of Criminalizing Bitcoin Software Development, Misapplying FinCEN Laws

拜登政府被指控將比特幣軟體開發定為刑事犯罪，濫用 FinCEN 法律

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), a staunch Bitcoin proponent, has leveled serious accusations against the Biden administration, alleging an orchestrated effort to criminalize the development of Bitcoin software and misapply critical financial regulations. This alarming trend, she asserts, poses a significant threat to the future of financial innovation in the United States.

華盛頓特區- 堅定的比特幣支持者、美國參議員辛西婭·盧米斯(Cynthia Lummis)（懷俄明州共和黨）對拜登政府提出了嚴厲指控，指控其精心策劃將比特幣軟體的開發定為犯罪，並濫用重要的金融法規。她斷言，這種令人震驚的趨勢對美國金融創新的未來構成了重大威脅。

In a joint letter penned alongside Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), Lummis expresses deep concern over the Department of Justice's (DOJ) apparent deviation from the established interpretation of "money transmission" regulations as defined by the Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). This deviation, they argue, could potentially criminalize fundamental aspects of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency networks, stifling innovation and undermining the country's economic competitiveness.

在與參議員羅恩·懷登(D-OR) 共同撰寫的一封聯名信中，魯米斯對司法部(DOJ) 明顯偏離財政部金融犯罪執法網絡定義的「資金傳輸」法規的既定解釋深表擔憂。他們認為，這種偏差可能會將比特幣和其他加密貨幣網路的基本面向定為犯罪，從而抑制創新並損害國家的經濟競爭力。

"The Biden administration's alteration of FinCEN's interpretation not only strays from legal precedent but also undermines the entrepreneurial spirit that drives America's global economic prominence," declared Senator Lummis.

參議員盧米斯表示：“拜登政府對 FinCEN 解釋的改變不僅偏離了法律先例，而且破壞了推動美國全球經濟地位的企業家精神。”

The crux of their argument centers on the administration's aggressive enforcement of FinCEN's guidance on "money transmission," which typically applies to entities that engage in the transfer of funds. However, the DOJ has recently expanded this definition to encompass software developers who create and maintain Bitcoin's open-source code.

他們爭論的關鍵集中在政府積極執行 FinCEN 關於「資金轉移」的指導意見，該指導意見通常適用於從事資金轉移的實體。然而，司法部最近擴大了這一定義，以涵蓋創建和維護比特幣開源程式碼的軟體開發人員。

This overreach, the senators contend, criminalizes the act of creating and distributing Bitcoin software, effectively chilling the development and innovation of this nascent technology. Moreover, they argue that it creates a climate of uncertainty and fear among developers, hindering their ability to contribute to the growth of the Bitcoin ecosystem.

參議員認為，這種越權行為將創建和分發比特幣軟體的行為定為犯罪，從而有效地抑制了這項新興技術的發展和創新。此外，他們認為這在開發者中造成了一種不確定和恐懼的氣氛，阻礙了他們為比特幣生態系統的發展做出貢獻的能力。

"The application of 'money transmission' regulations to Bitcoin software developers is both legally dubious and technologically unsound," said Senator Wyden. "It's a clear example of the Biden administration's misguided approach to cryptocurrency regulation that stifles innovation and harms consumers."

懷登參議員表示：“對比特幣軟體開發人員應用‘資金傳輸’規定，在法律上是可疑的，在技術上也是不健全的。” “這是拜登政府在加密貨幣監管方面採取誤導性做法的一個明顯例子，這種做法扼殺了創新並損害了消費者。”

Lummis and Wyden's letter urges Attorney General Merrick Garland to reconsider the DOJ's interpretation and align it with FinCEN's long-standing guidance. They emphasize that Bitcoin software developers play a vital role in maintaining the decentralized and secure nature of the Bitcoin network and should not be subjected to unwarranted criminalization.

Lummis 和 Wyden 的信件敦促司法部長 Merrick Garland 重新考慮 DOJ 的解釋，並將其與 FinCEN 的長期指導保持一致。他們強調，比特幣軟體開發人員在維護比特幣網路的去中心化和安全性方面發揮著至關重要的作用，不應受到無理的定罪。

"Bitcoin is a transformative technology that has the potential to revolutionize the financial landscape," said Lummis. "The Biden administration must stop its misguided attempts to criminalize its development and instead embrace its potential for innovation and economic growth."

魯米斯表示：“比特幣是一項變革性技術，有可能徹底改變金融格局。” “拜登政府必須停止將其發展定為犯罪的錯誤嘗試，轉而擁抱其創新和經濟成長的潛力。”

The senators' letter underscores the growing concerns within the cryptocurrency community and the wider tech sector that the Biden administration's regulatory approach is overly restrictive and out of step with the industry's rapid evolution. As the cryptocurrency market continues to mature, it remains crucial for regulators to strike a balance between protecting consumers and fostering innovation. By overstepping its authority and criminalizing the development of Bitcoin software, the Biden administration is sending a chilling message to innovators and undermining the United States' reputation as a global technology hub.

參議員的信強調了加密貨幣社群和更廣泛的科技業日益增長的擔憂，即拜登政府的監管方式過於嚴格，與產業的快速發展不同步。隨著加密貨幣市場的不斷成熟，監管機構在保護消費者和促進創新之間取得平衡仍然至關重要。透過越權並將比特幣軟體的開發定為犯罪，拜登政府正在向創新者發出令人心寒的信息，並損害美國作為全球技術中心的聲譽。