The Taliban's Crypto Hypocrisy: Trading Memecoins While Banning Crypto

塔利班的加密虚伪：在禁止加密的同时交易模因币

The Taliban, notorious for their strict interpretation of Islamic law and rigid governance, have surprisingly banned cryptocurrencies, declaring them "haram." However, reports have emerged that Taliban members are secretly engaging in crypto trading.

塔利班因其对伊斯兰法的严格解释和严格的治理而臭名昭著，令人惊讶的是，塔利班竟然禁止加密货币，并宣称它们是“非法的”。然而，有报道称塔利班成员正在秘密从事加密货币交易。

In the aftermath of Afghanistan's collapse in 2021, the country's economy has faced severe challenges. With frozen central bank reserves and international sanctions, the financial system has struggled.

2021年阿富汗崩溃后，该国经济面临严峻挑战。由于央行储备冻结和国际制裁，金融体系陷入困境。

Afghans turned to cryptocurrencies as an alternative, but in 2024, the Taliban imposed a complete ban. Despite this, reports suggest that Taliban members are trading memecoins, particularly Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Dogecoin (DOGE).

阿富汗人转向加密货币作为替代方案，但塔利班在 2024 年实施了全面禁令。尽管如此，有报道称塔利班成员正在交易模因币，特别是柴犬（SHIB）和狗狗币（DOGE）。

The documentary "Talibanistan" reveals that a Taliban member admitted to making profits from SHIB but lost them due to poor trading decisions. Another member boasted about successful Dogecoin trades.

纪录片《塔利班斯坦》揭露，一名塔利班成员承认从SHIB赚取利润，但由于糟糕的交易决策而损失了利润。另一位成员吹嘘狗狗币交易的成功。

This duality has sparked global scrutiny, highlighting the gap between what the Taliban preaches and what it actually does. Afghanistan once ranked 20th on Chainalysis's Crypto Adoption Index in 2021, but its ranking has plummeted since the ban.

这种二元性引发了全球的审查，突显了塔利班所宣扬的与实际所做的之间的差距。阿富汗曾在 2021 年 Chainaanalysis 的加密货币采用指数中排名第 20 位，但自禁令实施以来其排名直线下降。

Initially, cryptocurrencies were tolerated as they allowed Afghans to circumvent banking restrictions. However, the Taliban's sudden change of heart is believed to stem from their desire to maintain control over the country's economy.

最初，加密货币被容忍，因为它们允许阿富汗人规避银行限制。然而，塔利班突然改变主意被认为是出于他们想要保持对该国经济控制的愿望。

The ban has had a devastating impact on Afghanistan's financial lifeline, shutting down exchanges and arresting traders. Critics argue that the Taliban's motivation is not based on religious principles but rather on their desire to suppress decentralized currencies that threaten their grip on power.

该禁令对阿富汗的金融生命线造成了毁灭性影响，导致交易所关闭并逮捕交易员。批评者认为，塔利班的动机并非基于宗教原则，而是基于他们压制威胁其权力控制的去中心化货币的愿望。

Meanwhile, the Taliban has reportedly forged a partnership with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has removed the Taliban from his country's terrorist list. Economists speculate that the Taliban may attempt to join the BRICS alliance, sparking questions about how India and China will respond.

与此同时，据报道，塔利班已与俄罗斯总统弗拉基米尔·普京建立了伙伴关系，俄罗斯总统已将塔利班从俄罗斯的恐怖分子名单中删除。经济学家猜测塔利班可能试图加入金砖国家联盟，引发印度和中国将如何应对的疑问。