国会、参议院谴责 SEC 的敌对加密货币监管

在给 SEC 主席加里·詹斯勒 (Gary Gensler) 的一封信中，众议员威利·尼克尔 (D-NC) 批评了该机构的加密货币监管方式，指责其采用“政治足球”策略和对该行业的“公开敌意”。 Nickel 认为，SEC 提议的《员工会计公告 121》（SAB 121）将要求向 SEC 报告的实体将持有的加密货币记录为负债，这将损害美国银行，并通过给予非银行实体更多的托管控制权来造成集中风险。他敦促 Gensler 撤回 SAB 121，并表示相信国会将通过一项决议使其无效。

SEC's Hostile Crypto Regulation Under Fire from Congressman Nickel and Senate

美国证券交易委员会的敌对加密货币监管受到国会议员 Nickel 和参议院的抨击

Washington, D.C. - Representative Wiley Nickel (D-NC) has denounced the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for politicizing crypto regulation and exceeding its authority through open hostility towards the industry. In a strongly worded letter dated May 15, 2024, addressed to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, Nickel accused the regulator of contravening its mission to protect investors and breach of duty in its attempt to implement the controversial Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121).

华盛顿特区 - 众议员 Wiley Nickel (D-NC) 谴责美国证券交易委员会 (SEC) 将加密货币监管政治化，并通过公开敌视该行业来越权。在 2024 年 5 月 15 日致 SEC 主席 Gary Gensler 的一封措辞强硬的信中，Nickel 指责监管机构违反了保护投资者的使命，并在试图实施有争议的员工会计公告 121 (SAB 121) 时违反了职责。

SAB 121: A Controversial Proposal

SAB 121：有争议的提案

SAB 121 is a proposed rule that would require SEC- reporting entities holding crypto assets in custody to record those holdings as liabilities on their balance sheets. Nickel argues that this move would hinder American banks' ability to provide custody services for crypto exchange-traded products, leading to a "concentration risk" by increasing control over such assets within non-bank entities.

SAB 121 是一项拟议规则，要求持有加密资产的 SEC 报告实体将这些资产记录为资产负债表上的负债。尼克尔认为，此举将阻碍美国银行为加密货币交易所交易产品提供托管服务的能力，从而通过增加非银行实体对此类资产的控制而导致“集中风险”。

Political Maneuvers and Presidential Interests

政治策略和总统利益

Nickel contends that the SEC's "open hostility" towards the cryptocurrency industry is detrimental to President Joe Biden's political agenda. "The SEC is turning cryptocurrency regulation into a political football and forcing President Biden to choose sides on an issue that matters to many Americans," he wrote.

尼克尔认为，美国证券交易委员会对加密货币行业的“公开敌意”不利于总统乔·拜登的政治议程。他写道：“美国证券交易委员会正在将加密货币监管变成一场政治足球，迫使拜登总统在一个对许多美国人来说很重要的问题上选择立场。”

Congressional Resistance

国会抵抗

The letter from Nickel is part of a broader effort by Congress to counter the SEC's approach to crypto regulation. The House of Representatives recently passed a bill overturning SAB 121, and the Senate is poised to vote on a resolution that would invalidate the proposed rule on May 16, 2024. If passed, the bill would then proceed to President Biden's desk for final approval, although the President has indicated he may veto the legislation.

Nickel 的这封信是国会为对抗 SEC 加密货币监管方式而做出的更广泛努力的一部分。众议院最近通过了一项推翻 SAB 121 的法案，参议院准备于 2024 年 5 月 16 日对一项决议进行投票，该决议将使拟议规则无效。如果获得通过，该法案将提交拜登总统最终批准。尽管总统已表示他可以否决该立法。

Offshore Risks and Industry Concerns

离岸风险和行业担忧

Nickel expressed concern that SAB 121 could drive U.S. investors towards offshore custody solutions, which could pose greater risks in the long term. His concerns are echoed by several Republican representatives, including Tom Emmer (R-MN), who argues that SAB 121 would make "U.S. markets less fair, less orderly, and less efficient."

Nickel 表示担心 SAB 121 可能会促使美国投资者转向离岸托管解决方案，从长远来看，这可能会带来更大的风险。他的担忧得到了包括明尼苏达州共和党人汤姆·埃默 (Tom Emmer) 在内的几位共和党代表的呼应，他认为 SAB 121 将使“美国市场更加不公平、不那么有序、效率更低”。

SEC's Statutory Mission

SEC 的法定使命

Nickel emphasizes that the SEC's statutory mission is to safeguard investors, facilitate capital formation, and maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets. He alleges that Chairman Gensler has violated these principles through his attempt to implement SAB 121, which he deems both illegal and counterproductive.

Nickel强调，SEC的法定使命是保护投资者、促进资本形成、维护公平、有序、高效的市场。他声称 Gensler 主席试图实施 SAB 121 违反了这些原则，他认为这既非法又会适得其反。

Calls for Withdrawal and Rethink

呼吁退出并重新思考

Nickel urges Gensler to withdraw SAB 121 and encourages the SEC to reconsider its approach to digital assets. He believes that the bipartisan, bicameral resolution being voted on in the Senate will send a clear message that the SEC's current stance is misguided.

Nickel 敦促 Gensler 撤销 SAB 121，并鼓励 SEC 重新考虑其对数字资产的态度。他认为，参议院正在表决的两党两院决议将发出一个明确的信息，即美国证券交易委员会目前的立场是错误的。

Political Implications and Industry Impact

政治影响和行业影响

The SEC's handling of crypto regulation has become a highly politicized issue, with both Democrats and Republicans expressing concerns. The outcome of the Senate vote and the President's potential veto could significantly impact the future of cryptocurrency regulation in the United States, shaping the industry's landscape and the ability of investors to access and utilize digital assets.

美国证券交易委员会对加密货币监管的处理已成为一个高度政治化的问题，民主党和共和党都表达了担忧。参议院投票的结果和总统潜在的否决权可能会对美国加密货币监管的未来产生重大影响，从而塑造行业格局以及投资者获取和利用数字资产的能力。