Speculation, rumors, news are sent by certain people who are benefactors on the cryptocurrency community, and should either be taking as a buying opportunity, or should be disregarded. In facts, there actually those that depends on rumors, speculation to make profit, and most times they also suffer losses.
However, it not advicable to depends completely on rumor, speculations to start investing, but it is proper for every investors to have some knowledge about the market before investing.