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.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Volatility Tests Bitcoin's Decoupling Story
The Dow Jones Industrial Average came under pressure this week as AI chip stocks sold off and oil rose.
Murtuza Merchant7 hours ago
The Hank Williams Jr Cancellations Just Exposed Crypto Ticketing's Blind Spot
Hank Williams Jr postponed two Michigan concerts due to wildfire smoke. The disruption highlights risks for AI-powered and crypto-backed live music platforms.
Murtuza MerchantJul 19, 2026
Cooper Flagg's $1M Rookie Card Is Testing Crypto's Collectibles Thesis
Cooper Flagg's 1-of-1 NBA Rookie Debut Patch card is expected to fetch more than $1 million, and platforms like Sorare, NBA Top Shot, and Chiliz are watching closely.
Murtuza MerchantJul 18, 2026
Executives Warn Six Agencies Missed The GENIUS Act's Rule Deadline
One year after the U.S. stablecoin law was signed, executives say adoption has accelerated, but cross-border settlement, banking accountability and unfinished rulemaking still define the road ahead.
Murtuza MerchantJul 17, 2026
Trezor Rebuts ZachXBT's Claim That Wallets Are Complete Garbage
After an investigator called cold-storage devices worthless, Trezor's Danny Sanders defended them while Roman Storm urged mobile fixes.
Murtuza MerchantJul 17, 2026
Executives Say Stripe's $53B PayPal Bid Puts 400M Users On Crypto Rails
Industry leaders say the reported offer is not just a consolidation play, but a bet on compliance, stablecoins, AI commerce and more flexible payments infrastructure.
Murtuza MerchantJul 16, 2026
Executives Say AI Is About To Become An Active Actor In The Economy
Executives expect agentic finance and falling development costs to widen access to global markets, although infrastructure, skills and governance will determine who benefits.
Murtuza MerchantJul 15, 2026
Crypto Traders Found A Way To Bet On The $672M Mega Millions Jackpot
Mega Millions climbs to $672 million as prediction markets track winner odds and investors weigh taxes, cash value and Bitcoin options.
Murtuza MerchantJul 15, 2026
Nolan's $250M Odyssey Just Got An AI Rival Made For A Few Thousand
AI-generated movies are challenging $250M Hollywood budgets. Prediction markets like Polymarket are now pricing the outcome of every major release.
Murtuza MerchantJul 14, 2026
Why Polymarket Now Sees Only A 24% Chance The CLARITY Act Becomes Law
Prediction traders now price the CLARITY Act's 2026 passage near 24% even as Trump urges the Senate to act before the August recess.
Murtuza MerchantJul 14, 2026
