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.
NEAR's Biggest DeFi Protocol Rhea Finance Bleeds $7.6M In Fake-Token Oracle Attack
An attacker manipulated Rhea Finance's oracle through fake token contracts, draining $7.6 million from the dominant DeFi protocol on NEAR Protocol's network.
Murtuza MerchantApr 16, 2026
Drift Lines Up $150M Tether Deal To Relaunch After $285M Hack
The Solana perpetuals exchange secured a $100 million revenue-linked credit facility and loans to seed a user recovery pool after April's vault drain.
Murtuza MerchantApr 16, 2026
17,000 AI Agents Hit DeFi Since 2025, But Humans Still Win At Trading, Report Finds
New research finds autonomous agents now power nearly one-fifth of on-chain activity, though humans still outperform them in live trading contests.
Murtuza MerchantApr 16, 2026
Quantum Computers Could Break Your Crypto — Here's The Fix TRON Is Building
Quantum computers could eventually break the encryption protecting every crypto wallet. TRON just announced the first blockchain fix. Here's what it means for your crypto.
Murtuza MerchantApr 15, 2026
Bitcoin Is Flashing The Same Bottom Signal It Sent In 2022
Bitcoin's funding rate has been negative for 46 days, the longest streak since the 2022 bear market. Here's what the data means for your portfolio.
Murtuza MerchantApr 15, 2026
Binance Launches Built-In Chat Feature To Merge Messaging With Crypto Transfers
Binance launched Binance Chat, a built-in messaging feature that lets users send messages, share trade cards and transfer crypto without leaving the app.
Murtuza MerchantApr 15, 2026
Elizabeth Warren Targets Elon Musk’s X Money Ahead Of April Debut, Here’s Why She’s Worried
Warren challenged X Money’s April rollout, citing 6% APY claims, stablecoin loopholes and weaker oversight at a key moment for X.
Murtuza MerchantApr 15, 2026
Bitcoin Signals Supply Shock As Wholecoiner Exchange Transfers Crash To 2018 Lows
Large Bitcoin holders are sending far fewer coins to exchanges, even as short-term traders lock in gains and analysts watch the $75,000 level.
Murtuza MerchantApr 15, 2026
Why $1B In Ethereum Shorts On Binance Could Become Fuel For The Next Leg Up
Binance ETH derivatives show $1 billion in mostly short open interest while funding rates hit bear-market lows, raising the risk of cascading liquidations.
Murtuza MerchantApr 15, 2026
Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh Reveals $100M Fortune With Solana, Polymarket, SpaceX Stakes
Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh filed a 69-page ethics disclosure showing assets worth over $100M, including stakes in Solana, Polymarket, and SpaceX.
Murtuza MerchantApr 14, 2026
