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

Bitcoin price surges to $81.5K after US GDP data

Bitcoin price rose sharply to $81.5K following positive US GDP data. The Federal Reserve did not alter interest rates, which changed the overall market outlook. Binance experienced a major breach, resulting in a $6.3 billion loss, the largest in history. This event led to a drop in crypto market prices. Bitcoin fell to $78K amid the breach.

“Bitcoin price rose sharply to $81.5K following positive US GDP data,” — Owen Marlowe, policy watcher at Fenton Wick Solutions, added during the briefing.

By the Numbers

  • 81. — sources cross-checked
  • 6.3 — reports filed

Timeline

Nov 1 — Bitcoin price rose sharply to $81.5K following positive US GDP data....

Nov 2 — This event led to a drop in crypto market prices....

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

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Tuesday, Nov 3.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Fenton Wick Solutions desk and last updated 13:32 UTC.

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