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.
Dogecoin After The Election Surge: What Went Wrong With The $1 Thesis
Dogecoin surged after the 2024 election, but inflation, fading liquidity and limited adoption undermined hopes of a sustained move to $1 despite ETF launches.
Murtuza MerchantDec 23, 2025
Russia’s Central Bank Softens Crypto Stance With New Retail Trading Rules
Russia’s central bank has proposed new rules allowing retail investors limited access to cryptocurrencies, marking a shift from its earlier push for a full ban as sanctions reshape financial policy.
Murtuza MerchantDec 23, 2025
Are Bitcoin Rallies Running Out Of Steam? Analysts Flag Supply Risks As Ether Firms Up
Bitcoin’s rebound from $80,000 faces heavy overhead supply that could cap gains, while technical signals suggest Ether is stabilizing ahead of 2026, according to Bitfinex and Fairlead Strategies.
Murtuza MerchantDec 23, 2025
Why Crypto’s Next Cycle Will Be Driven By Balance Sheets, Not Speculation
Crypto is heading into 2026 after a leverage reset that pushed capital toward stablecoins, real-world assets and on-chain derivatives, reshaping the market into balance-sheet-driven financial infrastructure.
Murtuza MerchantDec 23, 2025
Bitcoin And Ethereum Are Absorbing The Market — What That Means For Crypto In 2026
Crypto markets are entering 2026 with a narrower structure as capital concentrates in Bitcoin and Ethereum while altcoins face supply pressure and reduced risk appetite, according to Wintermute.
Murtuza MerchantDec 23, 2025
Why Raoul Pal Believes Bitcoin, Ethereum And XRP Have Seen Their Lows
Raoul Pal says Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP have likely hit their final low, citing a completed liquidity squeeze and incoming monetary support.
Murtuza MerchantDec 23, 2025
Who Is Michael Selig? The New CFTC Chairman Taking Charge At A Critical Moment
Michael Selig has been sworn in as the sixteenth chairman of the CFTC, bringing digital asset policy experience as crypto and derivatives regulation evolves in the U.S.
Murtuza MerchantDec 22, 2025
Bitcoin’s Year-End Test: What AI Forecasts Say About A Santa Rally
Bitcoin trades in a narrow range heading into year-end as AI models assess whether a Santa Rally is still likely after a volatile 2025.
Murtuza MerchantDec 22, 2025
Coinbase Acquires The Clearing Company To Expand Prediction Markets Trading
Coinbase has agreed to acquire The Clearing Company, bringing prediction markets expertise in-house as it expands event-based trading within a regulated framework.
Murtuza MerchantDec 22, 2025
Is Crypto Becoming Too Big For JPMorgan To Ignore?
JPMorgan is exploring crypto trading services for institutional clients as U.S. regulations ease and major banks deepen their involvement in digital assets.
Murtuza MerchantDec 22, 2025
