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.
Crypto Markets Face Critical Test As Fed, Trump, Tech Earnings And Shutdown Deadline Collide
Crypto markets are entering a high-risk macro window as a Fed decision, Trump speech, Big Tech earnings, inflation data and a U.S. shutdown deadline converge within days.
Murtuza MerchantJan 27, 2026
420,000 Binance-Linked Credentials Found In Massive 149M Record Data Leak
About 420,000 records referencing Binance accounts were found in a massive 149 million credential database exposed online, according to cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler.
Murtuza MerchantJan 27, 2026
Stablecoins Could Drain 33% Of U.S. Bank Deposits: Standard Chartered
Stablecoin adoption is emerging as a direct risk to U.S. bank deposits, with regional banks most exposed due to their reliance on net interest margin income, according to new research.
Murtuza MerchantJan 27, 2026
How Europe Became America's Biggest Foreign Owner With $10.4 Trillion U.S. Stock Bet
European investors now hold a record $10.4 trillion in U.S. stocks, accounting for nearly half of all foreign ownership, raising new concentration risks for global markets.
Murtuza MerchantJan 27, 2026
Are We On The Cusp Of A Bear Market As Crypto Liquidity Drains And Metals Rally?
A sharp drop in stablecoin market capitalization alongside rising gold, silver, and copper prices is raising questions about whether crypto markets are nearing a bear phase.
Murtuza MerchantJan 26, 2026
From Hype To Liquidity: Data Shows Bitcoin Now Responds Only To Real Capital, Not Sentiment
Bitcoin is entering a liquidity-driven phase as spot demand weakens, ETF inflows slow, and on-chain data shows defensive positioning rather than capitulation.
Murtuza MerchantJan 26, 2026
Government Shutdown Threat Detonates Crypto: $598M In Longs Liquidated As Bitcoin Falls To $86K
U.S. government shutdown risk sends crypto markets into freefall. Bitcoin down 9%, Ethereum down 15%, $652M liquidated in 24hrs as Polymarket odds spike.
Murtuza MerchantJan 25, 2026
Copper Supply Gap Threatens AI Data Centers And Global Electrification Push
Copper is becoming a structural bottleneck for AI data centers, power grids, EVs, and defense systems as demand surges and new supply takes decades to develop, according to S&P Global and major banks.
Murtuza MerchantJan 25, 2026
Ethereum Treats Quantum As Imminent Threat: $2M Emergency Team Deployed
Ethereum Foundation creates dedicated post-quantum cryptography team, announces $2M in prizes, and multi-client testnets to protect against quantum threats.
Murtuza MerchantJan 24, 2026
Ethereum Emerges As Backbone Of Tokenized Finance, BlackRock 2026 Outlook Shows
BlackRock’s 2026 Thematic Outlook shows Ethereum hosting over 65% of tokenized assets as stablecoin volumes surpass crypto trading, reframing Ethereum as financial infrastructure rather than a speculative asset.
Murtuza MerchantJan 24, 2026
