市场不安加剧抛售，加密货币暴跌加剧

周四，加密货币大幅下跌，比特币下跌 8.82%，至 6,416.60 美元。以太坊和 XRP 和莱特币等其他山寨币也面临大幅损失。高盛等金融机构正在重新评估其对加密货币市场的参与，而加强监管和打击匿名的前景引起了加密货币爱好者的担忧。与此同时，伊朗 EXIR 交易所的比特币价格飙升至 24,000 美元的历史新高，反映出替代货币在面临经济制裁时促进贸易的潜力。

Cryptocurrencies Witness Steep Declines Amidst Market Uncertainty

市场不确定性下加密货币大幅下跌

London, United Kingdom - Cryptocurrencies have experienced a significant downturn on Thursday, continuing a global selloff fueled by concerns about the longevity of the bear market in the cryptocurrency space.

英国伦敦 - 周四，加密货币经历了严重下滑，由于对加密货币领域熊市持续时间的担忧，全球抛售仍在继续。

Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, plunged 8.82% to $6,416.60 on the Bitfinex exchange as of 8:57 AM ET (12:57 GMT). This drop brought it close to its earlier low of $6,366.60.

截至美国东部时间上午 8:57（格林威治标准时间 12:57），领先的加密货币比特币在 Bitfinex 交易所暴跌 8.82%，至 6,416.60 美元。此次下跌使其接近早些时候的低点 6,366.60 美元。

The overall cryptocurrency market capitalization also declined, with the total market cap hovering around $202 billion at the time of writing, compared to $239 billion on Wednesday.

加密货币整体市值也有所下降，截至撰写本文时，总市值徘徊在 2020 亿美元左右，而周三为 2390 亿美元。

Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, witnessed a substantial drop of 14.97% to $224.24. XRP, the third-largest virtual currency, experienced a 7.37% decline to $0.28313, while Litecoin fell by 13.06% to $54.995.

市值第二大加密货币以太坊大幅下跌 14.97%，至 224.24 美元。第三大虚拟货币 XRP 下跌 7.37%，至 0.28313 美元，莱特币下跌 13.06%，至 54.995 美元。

Goldman Sachs Retreats from Bitcoin Trading Desk Plan

高盛退出比特币交易台计划

Financial giant Goldman Sachs has reportedly shelved its plans to establish a Bitcoin trading desk. Instead, the institution will focus on other cryptocurrency-related initiatives, such as holding digital coins on behalf of large fund clients. The bank has indicated that it may reconsider a trading desk in the future.

据报道，金融巨头高盛搁置了建立比特币交易柜台的计划。相反，该机构将专注于其他与加密货币相关的举措，例如代表大型基金客户持有数字货币。该银行表示，未来可能会重新考虑交易柜台。

Goldman Sachs's decision highlights the waning interest in Bitcoin after its precipitous decline from its peak of nearly $20,000 in December. The cryptocurrency has lost almost 70% of its value since then.

高盛的决定突显了人们对比特币的兴趣减弱，此前比特币从 12 月份接近 20,000 美元的峰值急剧下跌。自那时以来，加密货币的价值已损失了近 70%。

ShapeShift Introduces Personal Information Requirement

ShapeShift 引入个人信息要求

Trading platform ShapeShift announced on Tuesday that it will begin requiring users to provide personal information. This move has raised concerns among cryptocurrency enthusiasts that other platforms will follow suit. Anonymity and decentralization from government control have long been key selling points for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. However, as regulators worldwide grapple with oversight of the sector, this could change.

交易平台 ShapeShift 周二宣布，将开始要求用户提供个人信息。此举引起了加密货币爱好者的担忧，担心其他平台也会效仿。长期以来，匿名性和政府控制的去中心化一直是比特币和其他加密货币的关键卖点。然而，随着世界各地的监管机构努力对该行业进行监管，这种情况可能会发生变化。

Iran Recognizes Cryptocurrency Mining

伊朗承认加密货币开采

In a separate development, the price of Bitcoin in Iran reached a record high of $24,000 on the Iranian exchange EXIR. This surge was prompted by news that the Iranian government has recognized the mining of digital coins as an industry. The Central Bank of Iran is expected to draft a policy framework for cryptocurrencies in the coming weeks. The government hopes that the potential use of alternative coins will facilitate trade between Tehran and its partners amidst renewed U.S. sanctions.

In a separate development, the price of Bitcoin in Iran reached a record high of $24,000 on the Iranian exchange EXIR. This surge was prompted by news that the Iranian government has recognized the mining of digital coins as an industry. The Central Bank of Iran is expected to draft a policy framework for cryptocurrencies in the coming weeks. The government hopes that the potential use of alternative coins will facilitate trade between Tehran and its partners amidst renewed U.S. sanctions.

The cryptocurrency market remains volatile, with both positive and negative news impacting its performance. As regulators and financial institutions continue to navigate the evolving landscape, the long-term future of cryptocurrencies remains uncertain.

加密货币市场仍然波动，积极和消极的消息都会影响其表现。随着监管机构和金融机构继续应对不断变化的形势，加密货币的长期未来仍然不确定。