加密货币超级政治行动委员会 (Crypto Super PAC) 带着 1.02 亿美元的战争基金侵入选举

加密货币超级政治行动委员会 (PAC) 已为即将到来的美国大选周期积累了 1.02 亿美元的资金，以支持对行业有利的候选人。值得注意的是，Coinbase 和 Ripple Labs 总共直接捐赠了 5400 万美元。 Andreessen Horowitz 创始人、Gemini 交易所高管（Winklevoss 双胞胎）和 Coinbase 首席执行官布莱恩·阿姆斯特朗 (Brian Armstrong) 等个人也提供了大量捐款。然而，这些财务操作引起了人们的担忧，因为八家企业捐助者中有四家因涉嫌证券违规而与美国证券交易委员会面临法律纠纷。

Cryptocurrency Super PACs Wield Substantial Funds in Election Campaign

加密货币超级政治行动委员会在竞选活动中动用了大量资金

In the lead-up to the crucial US elections, cryptocurrency-backing super PACs have amassed a formidable war chest of $102 million to bolster candidates perceived as supportive of the industry, according to a comprehensive report by the watchdog organization Public Citizen.

根据监管组织 Public Citizen 的一份综合报告，在关键的美国大选之前，支持加密货币的超级政治行动委员会已经积累了 1.02 亿美元的巨额资金，以支持被认为支持该行业的候选人。

The substantial funds have been primarily drawn from direct corporate contributions, with industry behemoths Coinbase and Ripple Labs leading the charge. Notably, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong contributed $1 million, while the founders of Gemini exchange, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, chipped in $5 million. The venture capitalist firm Andreessen Horowitz also made a significant contribution of $11 million.

大量资金主要来自企业的直接捐款，其中行业巨头 Coinbase 和 Ripple Labs 领衔。值得注意的是，Coinbase 首席执行官布莱恩·阿姆斯特朗 (Brian Armstrong) 捐赠了 100 万美元，而 Gemini 交易所的创始人卡梅伦 (Cameron) 和泰勒·文克莱沃斯 (Tyler Winklevoss) 则捐赠了 500 万美元。风险投资公司 Andreessen Horowitz 也贡献了 1100 万美元的巨额捐款。

However, these financial maneuvers have not escaped scrutiny. Four of the eight corporate donors are currently embroiled in legal disputes with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over alleged securities violations, raising questions about the potential conflicts of interest.

然而，这些财务手段并没有逃脱审查。八家企业捐助者中的四家目前因涉嫌证券违规而与美国证券交易委员会 (SEC) 卷入法律纠纷，引发了有关潜在利益冲突的疑问。

The Public Citizen report sheds light on the significant impact of crypto super PACs in primary elections. In six concluded races where they intervened, only one crypto-backed candidate suffered defeat. With eleven primary contests still ongoing and plans to allocate resources to general election Senate races in pivotal states like Ohio and Montana, the influence of these super PACs is expected to be substantial.

公众公民报告揭示了加密货币超级政治行动委员会在初选中的重大影响。在他们干预的六场已结束的竞选中，只有一名加密货币支持的候选人失败。由于十一场初选仍在进行，并计划为俄亥俄州和蒙大拿州等关键州的大选参议院竞选分配资源，这些超级政治行动委员会的影响力预计将是巨大的。

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has been an outspoken advocate for supporting pro-crypto candidates. He emphasized that Coinbase channels its support through the crypto sector's largest super PAC, Fairshake Political Action Committee, as well as the organization StandWithCrypto.org.

Coinbase 首席执行官布莱恩·阿姆斯特朗 (Brian Armstrong) 一直是支持加密货币候选人的直言不讳的倡导者。他强调，Coinbase 通过加密行业最大的超级 PAC、Fairshake 政治行动委员会以及 StandWithCrypto.org 组织提供支持。

Robinhood, a popular trading platform, has recently come under scrutiny from the SEC. The company's crypto unit received a Wells Notice, a formal warning typically issued before the SEC files an enforcement action. In response, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev criticized the regulator's approach to the emerging industry, arguing that it stifles innovation.

Robinhood 是一个受欢迎的交易平台，最近受到 SEC 的审查。该公司的加密部门收到了威尔斯通知，这是美国证券交易委员会通常在采取执法行动之前发出的正式警告。作为回应，Robinhood 首席执行官 Vlad Tenev 批评了监管机构对待新兴行业的做法，认为这扼杀了创新。

Despite a track record of regulatory compliance, Robinhood has faced obstacles in registering its crypto services with the SEC. The regulator has taken the stance that cryptocurrencies fall under the classification of securities, requiring entities dealing with them to register as brokers and clearing agencies.

尽管在监管合规方面有着良好的记录，但 Robinhood 在向 SEC 注册其加密服务时仍面临障碍。监管机构的立场是，加密货币属于证券分类，要求与其进行交易的实体注册为经纪人和清算机构。

Robinhood's Chief Legal Officer, Dan Gallagher, has vehemently disputed that the cryptocurrencies on the platform qualify as securities. Robinhood has delisted several cryptocurrencies, such as Solana, Polygon, and Cardano, after the SEC labeled them as securities in legal disputes against other crypto firms.

Robinhood 的首席法律官 Dan Gallagher 强烈质疑该平台上的加密货币是否符合证券的资格。在 SEC 在与其他加密货币公司的法律纠纷中将 Solana、Polygon 和 Cardano 等多种加密货币标记为证券后，Robinhood 已将其退市。

The SEC's scrutiny of the crypto industry is expected to continue, as the regulator seeks to establish clear regulatory frameworks for the rapidly evolving sector. The actions of crypto super PACs and the responses from industry leaders like Robinhood will undoubtedly shape the future of cryptocurrency regulation and its impact on the political landscape.

随着监管机构寻求为快速发展的行业建立明确的监管框架，美国证券交易委员会对加密行业的审查预计将继续。加密货币超级政治行动委员会的行动以及 Robinhood 等行业领导者的反应无疑将塑造加密货币监管的未来及其对政治格局的影响。