沃爾茲（Tim Walz）：對加密貨幣持謹慎態度的副總裁選擇及其選舉影響

明尼蘇達州州長蒂姆沃爾茲 (Tim Walz) 最近被選為副總統卡馬拉哈里斯 (Kamala Harris) 2024 年大選的競選搭檔。

Vice President Kamala Harris has recently announced her running mate for the 2024 election, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. While Walz has not made any public statements regarding cryptocurrencies, his enthusiasm for renewable energy and strict rules may indicate a cautious approach towards the crypto sphere, especially concerning its energy usage.

副總統卡瑪拉哈里斯 (Kamala Harris) 最近宣布她的 2024 年選舉競選夥伴是明尼蘇達州州長蒂姆沃爾茲 (Tim Walz)。儘管沃爾茲尚未就加密貨幣發表任何公開聲明，但他對再生能源的熱情和嚴格的規則可能表明他對加密領域持謹慎態度，尤其是在能源使用方面。

Despite Walz's environmentalist stance, which could lead to measures affecting crypto operations in the U.S., some members of the crypto community have expressed concerns about the Democratic ticket's position on cryptocurrencies. They have urged the candidates to take a clear pro-crypto stance.

儘管沃爾茲的環保主義立場可能會導致影響美國加密貨幣運營的措施，但加密貨幣社區的一些成員仍對民主黨候選人對加密貨幣的立場表示擔憂。他們敦促候選人採取明確的支持加密貨幣的立場。

On the other hand, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, who was also considered for the VP slot, has shown support for the crypto industry. During the past two years, Stronghold Digital Mining, a Bitcoin mining company, has received $29 million in tax credits from the state.

另一方面，也被考慮擔任副總統的賓州州長喬許夏皮羅（Josh Shapiro）展現了對加密產業的支持。在過去的兩年裡，比特幣挖礦公司 Stronghold Digital Mining 已從該州獲得了 2,900 萬美元的稅收抵免。

Shapiro's administration recently granted tax breaks to Bitcoin mining companies, demonstrating his support for the crypto sector. Shapiro's approach highlights differing viewpoints within the Democratic Party on cryptocurrency matters.

夏皮羅政府最近向比特幣礦業公司提供稅收減免，顯示了他對加密產業的支持。夏皮羅的做法凸顯了民主黨內部對加密貨幣問題的不同觀點。

Meanwhile, the Harris campaign is planning to hold a roundtable meeting with the crypto industry. This event, which will include crypto execs and Democratic Representative Ro Khanna, reflects a shift in the campaign's stance towards crypto.

與此同時，哈里斯競選團隊正計劃與加密貨幣產業舉行圓桌會議。這項活動將包括加密貨幣高層和民主黨代表羅·卡納 (Ro Khanna)，反映出競選團隊對加密貨幣立場的轉變。

The interactions indicate that the Harris campaign is paying attention to the growing economic and policy significance of cryptocurrencies. Furthermore, Rep. Wiley Nickel, who had previously written a letter to the Democratic Party and Kamala Harris advocating for a vice presidential candidate who supports cryptocurrency, reacted positively to Walz's selection.

這些互動顯示哈里斯競選團隊正在關注加密貨幣日益增長的經濟和政策意義。此外，眾議員威利·尼克爾(Wiley Nickel)此前曾致信民主黨和卡馬拉·哈里斯(Kamala Harris)，主張選出支持加密貨幣的副總統候選人，他對沃爾茲的選擇做出了積極反應。

Nickel expressed his support for Walz on X platform, stating, “He’s an experienced Governor who knows how to work across the aisle.”

尼克爾在X平台上表達了對沃爾茲的支持，並表示：“他是一位經驗豐富的州長，知道如何跨黨派工作。”

As the election approaches, the selection of Tim Walz and the Harris campaign's recent outreach to the crypto community highlight the increasing importance of cryptocurrencies in U.S. politics. While Republican nominee Donald Trump has expressed support for less restrictive crypto policies, the Democratic ticket faces pressure to articulate a clear stance on this critical sector.

隨著選舉的臨近，蒂姆·沃爾茲（Tim Walz）的當選和哈里斯競選團隊最近對加密貨幣社區的接觸凸顯了加密貨幣在美國政治中日益重要的重要性。儘管共和黨候選人川普表示支持限制性較小的加密貨幣政策，但民主黨候選人面臨著對這一關鍵領域闡明明確立場的壓力。

The ongoing dialogue between policymakers and industry stakeholders will likely shape the future of crypto regulations in the United States.

政策制定者和行業利益相關者之間正在進行的對話可能會塑造美國加密貨幣監管的未來。