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 kept interest rates unchanged, which impacted the mood in the market. Binance suffered a significant hack, 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.

“Bitcoin price rose sharply to $81.5K following positive US GDP data,” — Andreas Mercer, economic affairs editor at Newwell Bury Analytics, noted.

By the Numbers

  • 81. — updates logged
  • 6.3 — regions covered

Timeline

Oct 28 — Bitcoin price rose sharply to $81.5K following positive US GDP data....

Oct 30 — This event caused crypto markets to decline....

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 64% of Masterbbfs readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 28. The Newwell Bury Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Wednesday, Nov 4.

ICYMI: Lloyds' nine-month profits see 42% increase

Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Newwell Bury Analytics desk and last updated 13:29 UTC.

More Top Stories

Odds of Aussie recession hits 50pc - News.com.au

Australia faces a 50-50 risk of entering a recession

Major financial institutions have raised the risk of a recession in Australia to a 50 50 chance. Households ar...

Oct 30, 2026
"My life is hard enough as it is": Red Baron worker's anguished plea over viral prank turns into $400K windfall - CBS News

Over $400,000 raised for a Michigan Red Baron worker after a viral influencer prank goes public

A worker at a Michigan Red Baron restaurant received over $400,000 in donations after a viral influencer prank...

Oct 30, 2026
Morgan Bazilian: What it will take to revive America's submarines - The Spokesman-Review

A Royal Canadian Navy conducts submarine rescue exercise

The Royal Canadian Navy conducted a submarine rescue operation exercise in Esquimalt. Personnel trained emerge...

Oct 30, 2026
Chicago Fire Vs Orlando City Rankings: Orlando's road games are chaos, and Soldier Field could be next - شبكة تواصل الإخبارية

The Chicago Fire and Orlando City end in a thrilling draw

Chicago Fire FC and Orlando City SC ended in a 2 2 draw at Soldier Field on Fan Appreciation Night. Antoine Gr...

Oct 29, 2026
Stoke City v Preston North End: Championship stats & head-to-head - BBC

Stoke City vs Preston North End: Championship showdown

Stoke City will face Preston North End in a soccer encounter on October 31, 2026. The game will be televised l...

Oct 31, 2026
Philippine Airlines Brings A350-1000 Daily to San Francisco for Peak Season - The Aviation Hub

Philippine Airlines introduces daily A350-1000 flights to San Francisco for the busy season

Philippine Airlines has rolled out a daily A350 1000 service to San Francisco for the peak travel times. Addit...

Oct 31, 2026
Latest Update · News Roundup · Daily Digest · News Roundup · Local Briefing · Community Report · Latest Update · Weekly Review · Latest Update · Daily Digest · Daily Digest · News Roundup · Daily Digest · Latest Update · Community Report · Local Briefing · Daily Digest · Latest Update · Weekly Review · Weekly Review · Community Report · Community Report · News Roundup · Community Report · Community Report · Community Report · News Roundup · Local Briefing · Daily Digest · Weekly Review · News Roundup · Weekly Review · Community Report · Weekly Review · Community Report · Daily Digest · News Roundup · Community Report · Daily Digest · Latest Update