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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.
First US Crypto Bank Valued At $3B Plans IPO As Institutions Bet On Custody And Stablecoin Rails
Anchorage Digital is exploring a $200–$400 million capital raise and a potential IPO as stablecoin regulation boosts institutional demand for crypto custody.
Murtuza Merchant12 hours ago
U.S. Confirms Samourai Wallet Bitcoin Will Be Held In Strategic Reserve, Not Sold
The U.S. DOJ confirmed Bitcoin seized in the Samourai Wallet case has not been liquidated and will be held in the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve under Executive Order 14233.
Murtuza Merchant13 hours ago
How One Person Lost $282M In Crypto Despite Using Hardware Wallet Security
A victim lost over $282 million in Bitcoin and Litecoin in a hardware wallet social engineering scam, with stolen funds laundered via Monero and cross-chain routes.
Murtuza Merchant14 hours ago
Here's How Iran Uses Bitcoin To Evade Sanctions And Finance Regional Proxies
Chainalysis reports Iran’s crypto economy reached $7.8 billion in 2025, with IRGC-linked wallets accounting for nearly half of activity as civilians turn to Bitcoin during unrest.
Murtuza Merchant17 hours ago
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Warns U.S. Is 'Too Preoccupied' With Monetary Policy As Political Pressure Mounts On Fed
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warns that monetary policy cannot fix rising U.S. deficits, signaling deeper risks beyond interest rates as political pressure on the Fed intensifies.
Murtuza Merchant19 hours ago
How Visa And Mastercard Became The Default Rails For Stablecoin Spending
Crypto card payments have grown to more than $18 billion annually, rivaling peer-to-peer stablecoin transfers. An Artemis report explains why cards, not native stablecoin checkout, are driving real-world adoption.
Murtuza MerchantJan 15, 2026
109% Growth In Private Crypto Trading Reveals Where Institutional Volume Actually Happens Now
A Finery Markets report shows crypto OTC trading surged in 2025 as institutions moved off exchanges, reshaping how systemic risk forms during volatility.
Murtuza MerchantJan 15, 2026
Goldman Sachs Is Dedicating A Large Internal Team To Crypto And Prediction Markets, CEO Says
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said the firm has a big internal team spending significant time evaluating crypto, tokenization and prediction markets.
Murtuza MerchantJan 15, 2026
Binance Research Says 2026 Crypto Bull Run Will Be Policy-Engineered Not Retail-Driven
Binance Research says crypto’s next expansion will be driven by fiscal stimulus, monetary easing, and regulatory clarity, with stablecoins and institutions replacing retail speculation.
Murtuza MerchantJan 15, 2026
Why Tron And BNB Chain Are Crushing Solana In The Metric That Actually Matters For Adoption
Crypto user growth in 2025 was driven by payments and stablecoins, with Tron and BSC overtaking Solana in daily active users, according to new research.
Murtuza MerchantJan 15, 2026
