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.
Solana-Based Drift Protocol Hit By $270m Exploit, Token Drops 11%
Solana-based Drift Protocol is investigating unusual activity after more than $270M in crypto drained from its vaults, sending its DRIFT token down 11%.
Murtuza MerchantApr 01, 2026
Bitcoin Redistribution Phase Echoes Q2 2022 Bear Market - Glassnode Report
Glassnode's Apr. 1 report finds Bitcoin trapped in a months-long range with 8.4M coins underwater, $200M in daily long-term holder losses, and fragile derivatives positioning signaling no imminent breakout.
Murtuza MerchantApr 01, 2026
Algorand Surges 22% After Google Quantum Warning
Google's quantum computing team highlighted Algorand's post-quantum security in a white paper, triggering a 22% ALGO price surge toward the $1 billion market cap mark.
Murtuza MerchantApr 01, 2026
Bitget Launches AI Trading Assistant With MuleRun
Bitget integrates MuleRun's AI platform into its Agent Hub, connecting 19 data tools across crypto, equities and macro indicators for retail traders.
Murtuza MerchantApr 01, 2026
What Happens When AI Starts Paying For Things? The Answer Is Already Here
AI agents are beginning to transact autonomously, driving a new wave of machine-to-machine payments that could reshape global commerce and redefine how money moves across the internet.
Murtuza MerchantApr 01, 2026
Experts Say Bitcoin Isn’t In Danger Today, But The Clock Is Ticking
Quantum computing is advancing at a pace that could challenge Bitcoin and Ethereum security sooner than expected. Experts say the threat is not immediate, but the urgency to prepare is growing as new breakthroughs reduce the barriers to potential attacks.
Murtuza MerchantMar 31, 2026
XRP Shorts Pile On At $1.30 Amid Bullish Divergence
XRP hovers at $1.30 as a head-and-shoulders neckline faces its final test, with derivatives data and on-chain metrics sending conflicting signals.
Murtuza MerchantMar 31, 2026
CLARITY Act Dead On Arrival For Three Reasons, Scaramucci Warns
Anthony Scaramucci outlines three political obstacles blocking the CLARITY Act in the Senate, from Trump's meme coin profits to the Iran conflict.
Murtuza MerchantMar 31, 2026
GOP Senators Target Chinese Crypto Mining Hardware In New Bill
Republican senators introduced a bill to ban Chinese crypto mining hardware and codify Trump's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve into federal law.
Murtuza MerchantMar 31, 2026
The $2 Trillion Stablecoin Future May Be Closer Than Anyone Expected - Here's Why
Stablecoins are evolving from trading tools into global payment infrastructure, with rising usage across real-world finance and AI systems signaling a major shift in digital asset adoption.
Murtuza MerchantMar 31, 2026
