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.
ADA Futures Launch Sets Stage For Cardano Spot ETF In The United States
ADA futures launch on CME sets the stage for a potential Cardano spot ETF in the US, as institutional adoption and market structure continue to evolve.
Murtuza MerchantMay 06, 2026
Exclusive: Anchorage Says Federal Crypto Rules Will Unlock Next Phase of Tokenized Finance Growth
Anchorage says federal crypto regulation is driving institutional adoption, with tokenized assets, stablecoins, and banks set to power the next growth cycle.
Murtuza MerchantMay 06, 2026
Exclusive: Former SEC Counsel At Binance Says ‘Zero Exposure’ To Illicit Finance Is Technically Impossible
Binance says “zero exposure” compliance is impossible on blockchain, highlighting a growing gap between regulatory expectations and crypto infrastructure reality.
Murtuza MerchantMay 05, 2026
Exclusive: Tokenized Equities Could Bypass Nasdaq And NYSE Within Five Years, Says Abra CEO
Abra CEO Bill Barhydt says tokenized equities and AI-driven crypto banking could bypass Nasdaq and NYSE, reshaping global financial markets.
Murtuza MerchantMay 05, 2026
Virtuals Protocol Gains 6% While AI-Agent Tokens Draw Fresh May Buying
Virtuals Protocol rose 6.4% in 24 hours with nearly $100M in volume. The AI-agent token platform on Base remains a focal point for traders following on-chain.
Murtuza MerchantMay 05, 2026
Coinbase Cuts 14% Of Staff As Armstrong Bets Big On AI Pods
Brian Armstrong is cutting 14% of Coinbase staff and capping management at five layers as he rebuilds the exchange around AI-native teams.
Murtuza MerchantMay 05, 2026
Toncoin Gains 5% With $3.8B Market Cap While Telegram Ecosystem Activity Expands
Toncoin gained 5% on May 4, 2026, reaching $1.42 with a $3.8B market cap, while Telegram Mini Apps and DeFi activity kept TON in market focus.
Murtuza MerchantMay 04, 2026
Trump's WLFI Strikes Back At Justin Sun With Defamation Lawsuit
Trump-backed WLFI filed a Florida defamation suit against Justin Sun on Monday, escalating a feud over $240M in frozen tokens.
Murtuza MerchantMay 04, 2026
XRP Pulls Global Search Demand As $1B Volume Signals Renewed Attention
XRP holds $1.39 with an $86.2B market cap and over $1B in 24-hour volume as global search queries spike and the token ranks on CoinGecko trending.
Murtuza MerchantMay 03, 2026
Ondo, TAO, And ZK Lead A Quiet DeFi And AI Trending Session On May 2
Ondo, Bittensor, and ZKsync led CoinGecko's trending list on May 2, 2026, as RWA, decentralized AI, and ZK scaling narratives attracted fresh capital.
Murtuza MerchantMay 02, 2026
