MicroStrategy’s Bold Bitcoin Bet and SEC’s Crypto Regulatory Shift

MicroStrategy, now rebranded as Strategy, plans to raise $21 billion for Bitcoin investments, signaling a major move in the crypto world. Meanwhile, the SEC's Crypto Task Force holds its first meeting, indicating a potential regulatory reset. Plus, industry expert Edoardo Farina predicts record highs for XRP by 2025. Tune in for these stories and more on today's episode. 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