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Bitcoin ETF impulse fuels 'fantastic' $29K BTC price breakout

Bitcoin is "very unlikely" to leave its trip to $29,000 as a fluke spike, one popular analyst says.

Bitcoin ETF impulse fuels 'fantastic' $29K BTC price breakout

Bitcoin (BTC) hit $29,000 on June 21 as largescale buying fueled a fresh sentiment boost.

BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingView

Analyst: $29,000 becoming fakeout "very unlikely"

Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD reaching $29,014 on Bitstamp — its highest since May 7.

The pair enjoyed continued buyer interest overnight, this coming on the back of multiple announcements concerning new Bitcoin-focused institutional investment products.

For analysts, who were previously concerned about overall market strength, the latest action was cause for a modest rethink.

“Fantastic BTC breakout beyond the multi-month downtrend,” popular trader and analyst Rekt Capital reacted.

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Bitcoin miner Core Scientific files its Chapter 11 plan

The bankruptcy plan explained that on the effective date of the bankruptcy plan, holders of allowed DIP claims will receive full and final satisfaction of their claims.

Binance Netherlands exit - Dutch Central Bank says registration failings are confidential

De Nedelandsche Bank is unable to share details of Binance’s registration failings in the country due to confidentiality requirements of its supervisory laws.

US lawmakers introduce National AI Commission Act

A group of United States lawmakers introduced a bill to establish a commission on the approach toward artificial intelligence.

Blackrock’s spot Bitcoin ETF renews optimism, sparks wave of new filings

Investment managers WisdomTree and Invesco have filed for spot Bitcoin ETFs, hot on the heels of BlackRock.

Crypto firms tout 'fictitious' regulatory stamps, Canadian regulator warns

"Fake" regulatory and dispute resolution entities are being used to make some crypto providers look legitimate, warns the Canadian Securities Administrators.

Five US enforcement agencies form new digital currency anti-crime task force

The agencies have worked together for years, but now their joint efforts are official as they plan to ramp up activity.

Polygon co-founder proposes zkEVM 'validium' upgrade to improve security

Mihailo Bjelic suggested that adding zero-knowledge proof technology could bolster the network’s security while still keeping fees low.

Polygon co-founder proposes zkEVM ‘validium’ upgrade to improve security

Mihailo Bjelic suggested that adding zero-knowledge proof technology could bolster the network’s security while still keeping fees low.

Lack of bipartisan support on crypto regulation could make US ‘less attractive’ to firms: Moody’s

A report from the investors’ service pointed to a political divide in language on bills concerning stablecoins and providing a comprehensive framework for digital assets.

Binance to implement Lightning Network nodes for enhanced Bitcoin transactions

Binance hopes to enable smooth BTC deposits and withdrawals while tackling network congestion issues.

Binance to implement Lightning Network nodes for enhanced Bitcoin transactions

Binance hopes to enable smooth BTC deposits and withdrawals while tackling network congestion issues.

Biden to discuss dangers of AI in San Francisco meeting with experts

The U.S. president will meet with AI experts to discuss safety, policy and opportunities while he’s in San Francisco.

Czech automobile conglomerate Škoda Auto launches NFT platform

The nonfungible token platform was launched in partnership with Near Protocol.

Tether and Bitfinex pledge $100K grant for private operating system

“If you’re serious about security, @QubesOS is the best OS available today," commented Edward Snowden in a previous tweet.

Deutsche Bank crypto plans aid Bitcoin price trip to $27.5K June highs

Bitcoin price performance nails its highest levels this month, but analysts are waiting for the weekly candle close.

Deutsche Bank crypto plans aid Bitcoin price trip to $27.5K June highs

Bitcoin (BTC) achieved new highs for the month after the June 20 Wall Street open as observers stayed cautious on market strength.

BTC/USD 1-day chart. Source: TradingView

“No meaningful trend shift” for Bitcoin yet

Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD reaching $27,499 on Bitstamp.

The pair saw its highest levels since May 31 as the return of United States market trading boosted its performance. Versus the prior day’s lows, gains totaled around 4.2%.

Despite this, wary market participants stopped short of calling even a low-timeframe trend shift.

“It's difficult to look for Daily breakout confirmation for BTC in the context of this blue Lower High diagonal resistance,” trader and analyst Rekt Capital commented alongside an explanatory chart.

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Wall Street giants back EDX Markets, a new cryptocurrency exchange

EDX Markets is backed by large financial institutions such as Citadel Securities, Fidelity Investments, and Charles Schwab.

Crypto VC market flashes green amid macroeconomic recession alarms

May 2023 marked the second consecutive month of crypto VC activity growth, surpassing $1 billion in funding for the first time since September 2022.

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