Crypto giant Binance hit by $6.3bn hack suspected to be largest in history - Yahoo Finance Australia

Bitcoin hits $81.5K after positive US GDP data

Bitcoin price rose sharply to $81.5K following the announcement of robust US GDP numbers. The Federal Reserve did not alter interest rates, which impacted the mood in the market. Binance experienced a major breach, resulting in a $6.3 billion loss, the biggest ever recorded. This event caused crypto markets to decline. Bitcoin fell to $78K amid the breach.

“Binance experienced a major breach, resulting in a $6.3 billion loss, the biggest ever recorded,” — Yusuf Calloway, research director at Greenton Ham Solutions, observed.

By the Numbers

  • 81. — reports filed
  • 6.3 — mentions tracked

Timeline

Oct 30 — Bitcoin price rose sharply to $81.5K following the announcement of robust US GDP numbers....

Oct 31 — This event caused crypto markets to decline....

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 50% of Thehomenews readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 31. The Greenton Ham Solutions desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Friday, Nov 6.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greenton Ham Solutions desk and last updated 09:17 UTC.

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