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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Price Eyes Record This Week

Summary

Bitcoin is predicted to reach an all-time high by the end of the week. The cryptocurrency reached a record in euro terms and was trading at around $66,839. Deutsche Boerse has launched a crypto spot trading platform for institutional clients. Baanx, a cryptocurrency payments specialist, has raised $20 million in Series A funding and signed a partnership with Mastercard for the U.K. and Europe. Legacy payments companies like Mastercard and Visa are exploring areas where Baanx provides seamless connectivity.