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Bitcoin has broken $96,000 and could be headed to $100K soon, according to technical analysis. Is it going to happen before the FOMC meeting next week?

Tether could soon be audited by a ‘Big 4’ accounting firm, according to CEO Paolo Ardoino. What kind of changes could that bring?

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Bitcoin Breaks $96,000 Ahead Of 'Pivotal Week'

Bitcoin has broken through $96,000 in Thursday trading and could be headed even higher, according to technical analysis.

Traders are watching closely for indications of rate cuts or changes in quantitative tightening, both of which could inject new momentum into crypto markets.

One prominent analyst highlights that core PCE inflation has now dropped to its lowest since August 2021, validating his long-standing thesis that inflation would continue to cool. Despite a weaker GDP headline, the Atlanta Fed’s Q2 estimate is +2.4%, suggesting the economic backdrop may support risk assets like Bitcoin.

Is $100K on the cards?

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FINTECH FOCUS

Tether CEO Says Big Four Accounting Firms Have Reversed Stance, Now Pursuing Audit Talks

Tether is in active discussions with multiple 'Big Four' accounting firms to pursue a full financial audit, according to CEO Paolo Ardoino.

“There is a 180-degree change,” Ardoino told Benzinga in an interview. “From last year to this year, we had these firms contacting us and being very open.”

He added that Tether is now going through the onboarding process with several of the world’s largest auditors, although he did not specify which ones.

What changes will the audits bring to Tether?

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