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MicroStrategy's Continued Bitcoin Appeal Amid Potential ETF Approval
Michael Saylor, the co-founder, and chairman of MicroStrategy Inc., stated in a recent interview with Bloomberg Television that he expects his software firm to maintain its appeal as a Bitcoin proxy, even with the potential approval of the first U.S. exchange-traded fund (ETF) that directly holds the cryptocurrency. Se

Direxion Files for BTC and ETH Futures ETF in a Sign of Traditional Financial Giants' Growing Interest in Crypto
Direxion is a financial services company that specializes in creating investment products for investors seeking more than the conventional offerings. Their products are index-based and provide investors with directional options, magnified exposure, and long-term, rules-based strategies. Founded in 1997, Direxion has gr

MicroStrategy to stay on Bitcoin course even if spot ETFs approved: Saylor
Michael Saylor compared his firm to a “sportscar” whereas a spot ETF will be like a “supertanker” when it came to giving investors Bitcoin exposure. Sentiment Result : Positive

Ripple gives two cents on SEC ruling, locks new set of XRP
Ripple's official response to the partial win against the SEC called the regulatory's authority's lawsuit nothing but a propaganda. Days after the win, XRP didn't seem in the best of spirits. Sentiment Result : Neutral

Why Isn't Bitcoin Outperforming Most Risk Assets? A Market Conundrum
Mike McGlone, Senior Commodity Strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, has recently suggested that Bitcoin's (BTC) underperformance compared to the stock market may be a warning sign for investors. BTC's Failure To Outshine In A Bull Market McGlone notes that Bitcoin has declined compared to the Nasdaq 100 stock index si

Direxion, ProShares seek ETFs that would hold BTC and ETH futures
Direxion and ProShares have filed for ETFs that, if approved, would hold futures contracts tied to both bitcoin and ether. Sentiment Result : Positive

Ripple accuses SEC of weaponizing the company's quarterly reports in court
Ripple has decided to remove details of its XRP transactions from its quarterly reports, a change driven by a lawsuit from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against the company. Sentiment Result : Negative

XRP Price Losing the Grip; Has the Impact of the Ripple's Win Faded off?
The much-awaited judgment in the Ripple vs SEC lawsuit was produced in favour of the company a few days ago. This caused the price to trigger a massive upswing of more than 100% in just a few hours and mark the highs at almost a dollar. Sentiment Result : Positive

Key Reasons Behind Surging Bitcoin ETF Approval Odds
ETF analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas have announced an increase in the odds of approval of an Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to 65% — a significant leap from the 50% estimation just a couple of weeks prior, and a near-impossible 1% a few months back. Sentiment Result : Positive

Ripple clarifies six misconceptions about the SEC lawsuit
Ripple clarified six misconceptions about the recent ruling. After it, XRP and Bitcoin are the only digital assets that aren't considered securities in the US. Sentiment Result : Positive

Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Surges Towards $30,000, Following Latest Microstrategy Filing
Bitcoin moved towards the $30,000 level on Aug. 2, as markets reacted to the latest filings by Michael Saylor's Microstrategy. In the second quarter the company reportedly added 12,333 BTC at a cost of $361.4 million. Ethereum jumped back above a key price floor of $1,850. Sentiment Result : Positive

Ripple's Transparency Prevented SEC From Claiming Fraud: John Deaton
XRP holders' lawyer John Deaton has shared a very salient comment on the latest quarterly report that was published earlier by American blockchain payments firm Ripple Labs Inc. Taking to Twitter, Deaton noted that this transparency move might have saved Ripple from additional charges from the United States Securities

Ripple Unveils Its Total XRP Holdings: Report
American blockchain payments firm Ripple Labs Inc has released its Q2 performance report showcasing the total number of XRP coins it has in its coffers. As the company revealed, its ownership of XRP falls within two broad categories, including the XRP in escrow and those it currently holds as a firm. Sentiment Result :

MicroStrategy to Buy $750 Million Bitcoin
MicroStrategy is back with a $750 million raise which might be used to buy bitcoin. Sentiment Result : Positive

US District Judge Rejects Approach in SEC v Ripple Ruling on XRP
A senior U.S. district judge has rejected the approach taken in the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) v. Ripple ruling regarding XRP. “The court declines to draw a distinction between these coins based on their manner of sale,” explained the district judge presiding over the SEC v. Terraform Labs case. Sentiment

Robert Kiyosaki Warns US Economy Not Strong, America Broke — Says He Still Prefers Bitcoin
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki says the U.S. economy is not strong and America is broke. Noting that the stock market is going up because President Joe Biden raised the debt ceiling, he emphasized that he still prefers gold, silver, and bitcoin. Sentiment Result : Negative

Crypto Analyst Warns Chainlink Positioning for Downside Move, Updates Outlook on Bitcoin and Dogecoin
A widely followed crypto strategist warns that the decentralized oracle network Chainlink (LINK) could witness a significant move to the downside. Pseudonymous analyst Rekt Capital tells his 348,800 Twitter followers that Chainlink now looks bearish after failing to take out its macro downtrend resistance. Sentiment Re

MicroStrategy Makes Profit, Reports $24 Million Bitcoin Impairment Charge in Q2
The company has returned to profitability after a modest rise in the price of Bitcoin. Sentiment Result : Positive

MicroStrategy Books Impairment Charge of $24.1M on Massive Bitcoin Holdings in Q2
The software firm reported its second-quarter earnings after the close on Tuesday. Sentiment Result : Neutral

Bitcoin Custody Guide: 3 Best Practices For Crypto Security
The idea of bitcoin self-custody has become extremely popular due to an overall drop in trust surrounding crypto exchanges. Sentiment Result : Positive

What's next for XRP price after federal judge rejects Ripple ruling
The ruling that Judge Analisa Torres issued in the Ripple case, which found some sales of XRP to be non-security offers, has been called into question by a subsequent order from a judge in the United States District Court. Sentiment Result : Neutral

U.S. Judge Rejects Terraform's Attempt to Dismiss SEC Fraud Charges: Ripple Case's Ripple Effect
A significant legal development in the cryptocurrency space has unfolded as U.S. Judge Jed Rakoff of the Southern District of New York rejected Terraform Labs' attempt to dismiss fraud charges brought against the company by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a surprising twist, Judge Rakoff has also

Bitcoin's Price Journey: Seasonal Patterns and Potential for a Bull Run
Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has experienced a slight dip in its value, hovering around $28,878 after reclaiming highs above $29,500 during Asian trading hours on Monday. Analysts suggest that this current market lull can be attributed to the seasonal patterns that often impact Bitcoin's performance during Augu

ETH Bears Eye a Return to $1,800 on New SEC Charges
It has been a bearish start to August, with the SEC targeting new platforms for the illegal selling of unregistered securities spooking investors. Sentiment Result : Negative