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

Bitcoin price falls to $78,000 following Binance security alert

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

“The exchange halted $3.5 billion of assets, triggering concerns of a suspected hack,” — Amara Sterling, senior market analyst at Bramburn Field Network, observed.

By the Numbers

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Timeline

Oct 30 — Bitcoin has fallen to $78,000, with losses amplified by a security scare at Binance....

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

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

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Sunday, Nov 1.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Bramburn Field Network desk and last updated 06:13 UTC.

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