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.
After a 95% crash, SIREN has surged 150%. With whales back in focus and holder concentration elevated, traders are questioning if the rebound is sustainable. On-chain breakdown inside.
Character AI suffered a major global outage on June 17, 2026, triggering one of the largest search spikes for an AI platform disruption recorded this year.
Anthropic has sent a team to Washington to challenge export restrictions placed on its Mythos AI model, as critics warn US policy risks hampering frontier AI.
The CFTC has named a new chief data innovation officer with deep blockchain forensics experience, previously an adviser to the SEC's crypto task force.
SpaceX shares jumped 12% on day two of its IPO, beating analyst targets and pushing toward a $2.35T valuation. Questions are mounting over demand, losses and sustainability. Read the full analysis.
Frank founder Javice is seeking a Trump pardon after her seven-year sentence for the $175M JPMorgan fraud. She has been quietly lobbying his circle but remains off the DOJ pardon list. Read the full story.
After SpaceX’s record $2T IPO and 19.2% surge, Cathie Wood’s ARK quickly bought a $530M stake across its ETFs. The move is driven by the Starlink and AI infrastructure opportunity that is reshaping investor expectations.
After breaking $440, Zcash has put the $600 target back in play. With mixed on-chain signals, traders are now watching whether ZEC can clear $500 resistance. Full breakdown of the setup and what comes next.