Murtuza Merchant
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Murtuza is a seasoned finance journalist with extensive experience covering cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. He has contributed to Benzinga and Cointelegraph, among other publications, reporting on emerging trends, the regulatory landscape, and more. Find him at @murtuza_merc on Twitter and mmerchant001 on Telegram.
Disclosure: Murtuza holds ATOM, AKT, TIA, INJ, and OSMO.
Why Bitcoin, Ethereum & APT Named As Commodities Changes Everything For Bank Crypto Access
Experts say new SEC and CFTC guidance clarifies when crypto tokens become or stop being securities, with major implications for institutions and markets.
Murtuza Merchant7 hours ago
Senate Crypto Bill Progresses As Stablecoin Draft Nears Release
U.S. lawmakers are advancing a long-delayed crypto market structure bill, with a new stablecoin proposal expected soon amid ongoing bipartisan negotiations.
Murtuza Merchant23 hours ago
Mastercard Buys BVNK To Bridge Stablecoins And Fiat Payments Infrastructure
Mastercard plans to acquire BVNK for up to $1.8 billion, strengthening its push into stablecoins, tokenized assets, and on-chain payments infrastructure.
Murtuza MerchantMar 17, 2026
Exclusive: Unicoin Founder Says Asset-Backed Crypto Is No Longer Viable Under U.S. Regulation
Unicoin founder Alex Konanykhin says U.S. crypto regulations make asset-backed tokens effectively untradeable, forcing projects to pivot toward foundation governance and non-security token models.
Murtuza MerchantMar 17, 2026
11-Year Study Finds Bitcoin Network Highly Resilient To Submarine Cable Failures
An 11-year academic study examining Bitcoin’s exposure to failures in global internet infrastructure has found the cryptocurrency network remains highly resilient even when critical submarine communication cables experience disruptions.
Murtuza MerchantMar 15, 2026
Druckenmiller Warns Dollar May Not Be World’s Reserve Currency In 50 Years As Bitcoin Gains Attention
Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller warns the U.S. dollar may lose its reserve currency status within 50 years as Bitcoin prices rebound above $70,000 and stablecoins gain traction in global payments.
Murtuza MerchantMar 14, 2026
Why Prediction Markets Are Pricing A Democratic Takeover Of Congress At Near-Certainty For 2026
Prediction markets show Democrats holding an 85% probability of winning the U.S. House in the 2026 midterm elections, according to trading data from Kalshi, while Polymarket traders show more mixed expectations for the broader balance of power.
Murtuza MerchantMar 13, 2026
USDC Surpasses USDT In Transaction Volume For First Time Since 2019
Circle’s USDC has overtaken Tether’s USDT in transaction volume in 2026, marking the first time since 2019 that the stablecoin has led the market.
Murtuza MerchantMar 13, 2026
Prosecutors Urge Court To Reject Sam Bankman-Fried’s New Trial Request
U.S. prosecutors have urged a court to reject Sam Bankman-Fried’s request for a new trial, arguing his claims about FTX’s solvency and political persecution are misleading.
Murtuza MerchantMar 12, 2026
When Clicking Through Warnings Cost $50M In The Worst AAVE Trade Ever Recorded
A DeFi trader attempting to buy AAVE with $50 million in USDT received only 324 tokens after confirming high slippage warnings, highlighting risks in large on-chain swaps.
Murtuza MerchantMar 12, 2026
