拜登政府被指控将比特币软件开发定为犯罪

美国参议员卢米斯和怀登已致信司法部长加兰，表达了对拜登政府对“资金传输”规定的解释的担忧。他们认为，司法部与 FinCEN 既定定义的分歧可能会将比特币和加密货币网络的某些方面定为犯罪，从而扼杀创新并损害美国的经济地位。

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

拜登政府被指控将比特币软件开发定为刑事犯罪，滥用 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.

华盛顿特区 - 坚定的比特币支持者、美国参议员辛西娅·卢米斯 (Cynthia Lummis)（怀俄明州共和党）对拜登政府提出了严厉指控，指控其精心策划将比特币软件的开发定为犯罪，并滥用重要的金融法规。她断言，这种令人震惊的趋势对美国金融创新的未来构成了重大威胁。

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.

在与参议员罗恩·怀登 (D-OR) 共同撰写的一封联名信中，鲁米斯对司法部 (DOJ) 明显偏离财政部金融犯罪执法网络定义的“资金传输”法规的既定解释深表担忧。金融犯罪执法网络）。他们认为，这种偏差可能会将比特币和其他加密货币网络的基本方面定为犯罪，从而抑制创新并损害国家的经济竞争力。

"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.

参议员卢米斯表示：“拜登政府对 FinCEN 解释的改变不仅偏离了法律先例，而且破坏了推动美国全球经济地位的企业家精神。”

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.

他们争论的关键集中在政府积极执行 FinCEN 关于“资金转移”的指导意见，该指导意见通常适用于从事资金转移的实体。然而，司法部最近扩大了这一定义，以涵盖创建和维护比特币开源代码的软件开发人员。

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.

参议员们认为，这种越权行为将创建和分发比特币软件的行为定为犯罪，从而有效地抑制了这一新兴技术的发展和创新。此外，他们认为这在开发者中造成了一种不确定和恐惧的气氛，阻碍了他们为比特币生态系统的发展做出贡献的能力。

"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."

怀登参议员表示：“对比特币软件开发商应用‘资金传输’规定，在法律上是可疑的，在技术上也是不健全的。” “这是拜登政府在加密货币监管方面采取误导性做法的一个明显例子，这种做法扼杀了创新并损害了消费者。”

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 的信敦促司法部长 Merrick Garland 重新考虑 DOJ 的解释，并将其与 FinCEN 的长期指导保持一致。他们强调，比特币软件开发人员在维护比特币网络的去中心化和安全性方面发挥着至关重要的作用，不应受到无理的定罪。

"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."

鲁米斯表示：“比特币是一项变革性技术，有可能彻底改变金融格局。” “拜登政府必须停止将其发展定为犯罪的错误尝试，转而拥抱其创新和经济增长的潜力。”

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.

参议员的信强调了加密货币社区和更广泛的科技行业日益增长的担忧，即拜登政府的监管方式过于严格，与行业的快速发展不同步。随着加密货币市场的不断成熟，监管机构在保护消费者和促进创新之间取得平衡仍然至关重要。通过越权并将比特币软件的开发定为犯罪，拜登政府正在向创新者发出令人心寒的信息，并损害美国作为全球技术中心的声誉。