Binance hit by over $6B loss in hack as bitcoin slides to $77,000
Binance has lost more than $6 billion in what CoinDesk calls the biggest crypto hack in history. Crypto prices fell on the news, and bitcoin dropped back to $77,000. Binance's co-CEO has said the exchange will cover all of the losses.
Why it matters
- Bitcoin fell back to $77,000 as crypto prices slid on the hack news.
- Binance says it will cover all losses, which could limit the spillover to other markets.
- A hack of this size may make traders more cautious about where they hold funds.
What to watch next
Watch whether bitcoin holds the $77,000 level and whether Binance sets out how it will cover the losses.
