Bitcoin has fallen to $78,000, with losses extended 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 noted the drop in Bitcoin prices. The hawkish Federal Reserve and rising inflation data also influenced the market, keeping Bitcoin unchanged at $80,000. CNBC and Reuters stated the decline, while Investing.com noted the hawkish Fed and inflation data.
“CNBC and Reuters stated the decline, while Investing.com noted the hawkish Fed and inflation data,” — Andreas Mercer, economic affairs editor at Heastone Grove Group, noted.
By the Numbers
- 78,000 — reports filed
- 3.5 — mentions tracked
- 80,000 — updates logged
Timeline
Oct 27 — Bitcoin has fallen to $78,000, with losses extended by a security scare at Binance....
Oct 29 — CNBC and Reuters stated the decline, while Investing.com noted the hawkish Fed and inflation data....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 29. The Heastone Grove Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: An official statement is expected by Saturday, Oct 31.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Heastone Grove Group desk and last updated 04:48 UTC.
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