# Bitcoin swings below $79,000 as Binance hot wallet reportedly drained by Tornado Cash-linked wallet

https://mins.news/en/item/121616

- CryptoSlate, 2026-10-29 22:45 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://cryptoslate.com/bitcoin-whipsaws-below-79000-as-binance-hot-wallet-reportedly-drained-by-tornado-cash-linked-wallet/

> Bitcoin fell to an intraday low of $78,297 on Binance spot on Oct. 29 and was near $79,126 at press time, while large transfers left wallets labeled as Binance. The exchange said it was aware of reports of a potential security issue and was investigating.

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