Bitcoin tumbles below $78,000, extending losses as Binance security scare rattles crypto markets - CNBC

Bitcoin hits $78,000 as Binance faces security concerns

Bitcoin has reached below $78,000, with losses driven by a security scare at Binance. The exchange froze $3.5 billion of assets, creating concerns of a suspected hack. Reports from Yahoo Finance Australia and AFR highlighted the drop in Bitcoin prices. The strict Federal Reserve and hotter inflation data also impacted the market, keeping Bitcoin unchanged at $80,000. CNBC and Reuters stated the decline, while Investing.com noted the hawkish Fed and inflation data.

“The strict Federal Reserve and hotter inflation data also impacted the market, keeping Bitcoin unchanged at $80,000,” — Lena Ostrowski, research director at Cedarburn Worth Group, added during the briefing.

By the Numbers

  • 78,000 — reports filed
  • 3.5 — mentions tracked
  • 80,000 — updates logged

Timeline

Oct 27 — Bitcoin has reached below $78,000, with losses driven by a security scare at Binance....

Oct 29 — CNBC and Reuters stated the decline, while Investing.com noted the hawkish Fed and inflation data....

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 60% of Wielsxkts readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 28. The Cedarburn Worth Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Tuesday, Nov 3.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Cedarburn Worth Group desk and last updated 04:40 UTC.

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