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Standard Chartered expects crypto pressure after $6.3 billion Binance hack

A suspected security breach at Binance, reportedly amounting to $6.3 billion, alongside a Polymarket exploit, caused declines in both Bitcoin and Ether.


Standard Chartered has indicated that cryptocurrency valuations might continue to face downward pressure before establishing a stable foundation.

The movement in Bitcoin and Ether followed these two distinct security incidents.

The financial institution, Standard Chartered, projects continued volatility in the sector.

This suggests that market participants should anticipate ongoing instability in the crypto space.

The events highlight the persistent security risks facing major digital asset platforms.

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Reported by CoinDesk.

Topics: bitcoin, ethereum, exchange.

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