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.
Wall Street Just Weaponized Bitcoin And The February Massacre Proved Nobody Saw It Coming
Bitcoin’s recent sell-off highlights its growing integration into traditional financial markets. CIO Jeffrey Park explains how ETFs, derivatives, and cross-asset deleveraging are reshaping Bitcoin’s price behavior.
Murtuza MerchantFeb 07, 2026
Bitcoin Chose Wall Street Over Privacy And Zcash Is Collecting What It Left Behind
Bitcoin's institutional success came at the cost of privacy. As surveillance intensifies, Zcash emerges as the parallel hedge for financial anonymity crypto needs.
Murtuza MerchantFeb 07, 2026
What Happens When Random Users Receive 2,000 Bitcoin Instead Of A $2 Reward From A Major Exchange
A clerical error at South Korea’s Bithumb exchange led to the accidental distribution of 2,000 Bitcoin, triggering immediate sell-offs and a brief price dislocation.
Murtuza MerchantFeb 06, 2026
After Losing Billions In 24 Hours Crypto Markets Are Now Flashing The Rarest Buy Signal Since 2020
Bitcoin bounces toward $65K after historic $2.65 billion liquidation event. Ethereum down 40% from January highs. Analysts see capitulation signs forming as crypto trades like macro asset amid Fed policy uncertainty and leverage reset.
Murtuza MerchantFeb 06, 2026
Why Michael Saylor Says Acting Too Fast On Quantum Threats Could Destroy Bitcoin Instead Of Save It
Strategy says it will initiate a Bitcoin security program to coordinate with global cyber, crypto, and Bitcoin security communities as concerns around quantum computing risks resurface.
Murtuza MerchantFeb 05, 2026
Why The World's Biggest Stablecoin Issuer Just Invested $150M In Gold During A Market Crisis
Tether has invested $150 million for a 12% stake in Gold.com and plans to integrate its gold-backed token XAU₮ while exploring stablecoin payments for physical gold.
Murtuza MerchantFeb 05, 2026
Strategy Lost More Money On Bitcoin In One Quarter Than Most Companies Make In A Decade
Strategy is sitting on nearly $9 billion in unrealized losses on its Bitcoin holdings as prices fall below its average purchase cost, even as the company continues to raise capital and expand its digital credit platform.
Murtuza MerchantFeb 05, 2026
Bitcoin Lost $70K Support And Over A Billion Got Liquidated But Smart Money Sees This As The Entry Point
Crypto market experts say Bitcoin may be nearing a bottom, but warn that macro pressure, liquidity structure, and selective capital flows will shape the next phase.
Murtuza MerchantFeb 05, 2026
Why Bitcoin Keeps Falling Even After Leverage Got Flushed And What It Reveals Is Deeply Unsettling
Bitcoin’s latest downturn is being shaped by weak spot demand rather than leverage, raising questions about how and when a durable recovery can form.
Murtuza MerchantFeb 04, 2026
The Exchange That Handles $1 Quadrillion A Year Is Going Crypto Native
CME Group CEO Terry Duffy said the derivatives giant is exploring initiatives involving its own coin on a decentralized network as it advances tokenized cash and collateral efficiency.
Murtuza MerchantFeb 04, 2026
