加密產業正花費數百萬美元來影響 2024 年大選

加密貨幣產業與選舉之間的聯繫隨著每個選舉週期而加強。無論是透過大量捐贈還是對經濟政策的影響，加密貨幣正在成為政治遊戲中的關鍵參與者。

The 2024 presidential election is shaping up to be the crypto industry’s favorite electoral cycle yet, with a total of $119 million donated by the industry, dwarfing donations from any other sector.

2024 年總統選舉即將成為加密貨幣行業迄今為止最受歡迎的選舉週期，該行業總共捐贈了 1.19 億美元，使任何其他行業的捐款相形見絀。

This outpouring of donations is largely directed towards candidates who have expressed support for cryptocurrencies, in a bid to steer clear of stringent regulations.

大量捐款主要針對那些表示支持加密貨幣的候選人，以避免嚴格的監管。

Industry heavyweights Coinbase and Ripple have doubled down on this strategy, channeling the bulk of their contributions into pro-crypto super PACs.

產業重量級公司 Coinbase 和 Ripple 加大了這項策略的投入，將其大部分貢獻投入到支援加密貨幣的超級 PAC 中。

For perspective, here's a quick breakdown of the numbers:

為了便於理解，以下是對數字的快速細分：

The goal of these donations is clear: to shift the balance of power towards candidates who promise a favorable legislative landscape for cryptocurrencies.

這些捐款的目標很明確：將權力平衡轉向承諾為加密貨幣提供有利立法環境的候選人。

But this rise to influence also raises questions, especially about the risks of such influence on democracy. As Rick Claypool, research director at Public Citizen, puts it:

但這種影響力的上升也引發了一些問題，尤其是這種影響力對民主的風險。正如 Public Citizen 研究總監 Rick Claypool 所說：

“The sole purpose of these massive sums is to make the crypto industry impossible to ignore.”

“這些巨額資金的唯一目的是讓加密行業變得不容忽視。”

This influx of money is poised to reshape the rules of the political game for years to come.

這種資金的湧入將重塑未來幾年的政治遊戲規則。

After the “Citizens United” ruling opened the floodgates for political donations, no industry has fully utilized this newfound leeway like the crypto industry.

在「公民聯合」裁決打開政治捐款閘門之後，沒有哪個產業像加密產業一樣充分利用了這項新發現的迴旋餘地。

This strategy, both bold and risky, aims to install a pro-crypto candidate in the White House, a stark contrast to the Biden administration that has been largely antagonistic towards the technology. And yet, bitcoin could become an international reserve currency.

這項策略既大膽又冒險，旨在在白宮任命支持加密貨幣的候選人，這與很大程度上反對該技術的拜登政府形成鮮明對比。然而，比特幣可能成為一種國際儲備貨幣。

However, the ripple effects of this strategy could extend further than anticipated. Other large corporations may follow suit, injecting massive funds into future elections and disrupting the balance of power.

然而，這項策略的連鎖反應可能會超出預期。其他大公司可能會效仿，為未來的選舉注入大量資金並破壞權力平衡。

“Overturning Citizens United has never been more urgent,” Claypool adds.

「推翻公民聯合組織從未如此緊迫，」克萊普爾補充道。

One thing's for sure: crypto has made a grand entrance into the political scene, and its influence is only growing.

有一點是肯定的：加密貨幣已經正式進入政治舞台，而且它的影響力只會越來越大。

Whether this financial offensive will truly steer American economic policies or face resistance remains to be seen. The results of the 2024 election will serve as a key barometer for the real impact of cryptocurrencies on American politics.

這種金融攻勢是否會真正引導美國經濟政策或面臨阻力還有待觀察。 2024 年大選結果將成為加密貨幣對美國政治真正影響的關鍵晴雨表。

Back in early August, some analysts were already claiming that crypto was secretly influencing American elections. With $119 million poured into the presidential election, this prediction seems more relevant than ever.

早在 8 月初，一些分析師就已經聲稱加密貨幣正在秘密影響美國選舉。隨著 1.19 億美元投入總統選舉，這項預測似乎比以往任何時候都更有意義。