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.
Cathie Wood Says U.S. Economy Is A 'Coiled Spring' As AI And Crypto Drive A New Productivity Cycle
Cathie Wood says the U.S. economy is a “coiled spring,” with AI, crypto, and falling inflation setting the stage for a productivity-led growth cycle.
Murtuza MerchantJan 17, 2026
Trump Threatens Lawsuit Against JPMorgan Chase, Accuses Bank Of 'Debanking'
President Trump plans to sue JPMorgan Chase, accusing the bank of wrongly closing his accounts after January 6. He also denied a Wall Street Journal report.
Murtuza MerchantJan 17, 2026
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 MerchantJan 16, 2026
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 MerchantJan 16, 2026
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 MerchantJan 16, 2026
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 MerchantJan 16, 2026
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 MerchantJan 16, 2026
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
