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.
Yellow Returned Millions To Investors — Is This the Beginning Of Crypto’s Post-VC Era?
Yellow has returned over $8 million to early investors, reducing VC influence and signaling a shift toward community-led ownership in crypto ecosystems.
Murtuza MerchantMar 27, 2026
UK Politics Has A New Kingmaker — And It’s Not Who You Think
A new report shows crypto is shaping how young Britons view political parties, with Bitcoin now more familiar than traditional finance and policy positions influencing voter sentiment.
Murtuza MerchantMar 26, 2026
From Altcoins To Oil: Why Traders Are Turning To Crypto During War
As geopolitical tensions disrupt traditional markets, traders are turning to crypto platforms to trade oil and gold in real time, signaling a shift toward blockchain-based global market infrastructure.
Murtuza MerchantMar 26, 2026
Bitcoin’s Next Bull Run May Depend More On Geopolitics Than The Fed
Bitcoin’s move toward $72K highlights a shift in crypto markets, where geopolitical events and ETF flows are driving prices more than traditional macro signals like inflation and interest rates.
Murtuza MerchantMar 25, 2026
UK Caps Overseas Political Donations, Bans Crypto Contributions In New Bill
The UK plans to cap overseas political donations and temporarily ban crypto contributions to reduce risks of foreign interference in elections.
Murtuza MerchantMar 25, 2026
500 BTC Moves From ‘Lost Keys’ Wallet After 10 Years, Mystery Deepens
A dormant Bitcoin wallet tied to a long-lost $423 million fortune has moved $35 million after 10 years, raising questions over whether the funds were ever truly lost.
Murtuza MerchantMar 25, 2026
Tether Signs Big Four Firm For First Full Audit
Tether has engaged a Big Four accounting firm to conduct its first full audit, moving beyond attestations to provide deeper transparency into its reserves.
Murtuza MerchantMar 24, 2026
Billion-Dollar Trades Before Iran Announcement Trigger Calls For SEC Investigation
Massive S&P and oil futures trades placed minutes before a Trump announcement on Iran are raising questions of potential insider trading and market fairness.
Murtuza MerchantMar 23, 2026
Larry Fink Says Tokenization Is Where The Internet Was In 1996
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says tokenization is in its early stages, comparing it to the internet in 1996, with potential to transform global finance.
Murtuza MerchantMar 23, 2026
Core Scientific Raises $1B From JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley For AI Pivot
Core Scientific raises $1 billion from JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley to transition from Bitcoin mining to AI data center operations.
Murtuza MerchantMar 23, 2026
