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Story 5 of 9 · Web3 · 30 October 2026, 09:15 IST

Bitcoin and crypto prices fall after Binance reports security issue

Bitcoin and crypto prices fall after Binance reports security issue

Binance said more than $2.5 billion in assets had been frozen after it reported a potential security issue. Cryptocurrency prices fell on Friday following the announcement, with Bitcoin dropping sharply. The exchange's disclosure of the issue and the freeze on assets triggered the market decline. Further details on the security issue are awaited from the exchange.

Source: ET Tech ↗

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