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

Bitcoin price plunges below $78,000 amid Binance security alert

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

“Reports from Yahoo Finance Australia and AFR highlighted the drop in Bitcoin prices,” — Elena Iversen, chief correspondent at Fenley Ford Network, explained.

By the Numbers

  • 78,000 — mentions tracked
  • 3.5 — updates logged
  • 80,000 — regions covered

Timeline

Oct 29 — Bitcoin has fallen to $78,000, with losses driven by a security scare at Binance....

Oct 31 — CNBC and Reuters reported the decline, while Investing.com noted the hawkish Fed and inflation data....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 30. The Fenley Ford Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Thursday, Nov 5.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Fenley Ford Network desk and last updated 06:49 UTC.

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