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.
SEC, CFTC Launch Joint Crypto Initiative To Align U.S. Oversight And Bring Digital Asset Markets Onshore
The SEC and CFTC announced a joint initiative, Project Crypto, aimed at harmonizing U.S. oversight of digital asset markets as regulators move to bring crypto trading and derivatives onshore.
Murtuza MerchantJan 29, 2026
Experts Say Fed's Neutral Stance Could Trigger Capital Rotation Into Crypto But Markets Need Fresh Catalysts First
Experts say the Federal Reserve’s latest FOMC decision to hold interest rates steady signals prolonged tight policy, leaving markets focused on inflation and labor data for clues on future rate cuts.
Murtuza MerchantJan 29, 2026
Bitcoin Is Becoming Less Volatile As Institutional Ownership Reshapes The Market, ARK Invest Says
Bitcoin posted its lowest volatility on record in 2025 as ETFs and institutional investors absorbed market shocks, according to ARK Invest’s latest report.
Murtuza MerchantJan 28, 2026
Powell Says It’s Hard To Argue Fed Policy Is Still Significantly Restrictive
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said it is difficult to look at incoming data and conclude monetary policy remains significantly restrictive, as the Fed holds rates steady.
Murtuza MerchantJan 28, 2026
White House Moves To Break Banking–Crypto Deadlock Over Stablecoin Rules
The White House is set to meet banks and crypto executives to resolve a dispute over stablecoin interest payments that has stalled landmark U.S. crypto legislation.
Murtuza MerchantJan 28, 2026
Vitalik Warns AI Could Replace Crypto If Industry Keeps Prioritizing Speculation Over Utility
Vitalik Buterin says crypto’s biggest risk is not regulation or scaling, but speculative misuse and weak applications as centralized AI systems gain power.
Murtuza MerchantJan 28, 2026
Ninth Circuit Ends XRP Class Action: 2013 Public Offering Triggered 3-Year Clock, 2018 Lawsuit Filed Too Late
A U.S. appeals court ruled federal securities claims tied to XRP sales are time-barred, affirming dismissal of a private lawsuit against Ripple Labs.
Murtuza MerchantJan 28, 2026
5 Years After GameStop: Robinhood Plans Tokenized Stock Trading With Self-Custody And DeFi Features
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev says the platform plans to roll out tokenized stock trading, 24/7 markets and DeFi features in the coming months as it pushes for real-time settlement.
Murtuza MerchantJan 28, 2026
OKX’s Star Xu And Cathie Wood Accuse Binance Of Eroding Trust Following October Crypto Flash Crash
Cathie Wood and OKX founder Star Xu criticize Binance following the October 10 flash crash, citing exchange infrastructure failures and lasting damage to trust in crypto markets.
Murtuza MerchantJan 28, 2026
Trump Says He ‘Made Many People Rich’ As Crypto Ventures Generate Him $1.4B In First Year Of Presidency
Donald Trump said he “made many people rich” during a speech in Iowa as crypto ventures tied to his family generated about $1.4 billion in the first year of his second term.
Murtuza MerchantJan 27, 2026
