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.
Government Shutdown Threat Detonates Crypto: $598M In Longs Liquidated As Bitcoin Falls To $86K
U.S. government shutdown risk sends crypto markets into freefall. Bitcoin down 9%, Ethereum down 15%, $652M liquidated in 24hrs as Polymarket odds spike.
Murtuza MerchantJan 25, 2026
Copper Supply Gap Threatens AI Data Centers And Global Electrification Push
Copper is becoming a structural bottleneck for AI data centers, power grids, EVs, and defense systems as demand surges and new supply takes decades to develop, according to S&P Global and major banks.
Murtuza MerchantJan 25, 2026
Ethereum Treats Quantum As Imminent Threat: $2M Emergency Team Deployed
Ethereum Foundation creates dedicated post-quantum cryptography team, announces $2M in prizes, and multi-client testnets to protect against quantum threats.
Murtuza MerchantJan 24, 2026
Ethereum Emerges As Backbone Of Tokenized Finance, BlackRock 2026 Outlook Shows
BlackRock’s 2026 Thematic Outlook shows Ethereum hosting over 65% of tokenized assets as stablecoin volumes surpass crypto trading, reframing Ethereum as financial infrastructure rather than a speculative asset.
Murtuza MerchantJan 24, 2026
SEC Dismisses Gemini Lawsuit With Prejudice After $900M Return
SEC drops case against Winklevoss twins-backed Gemini after Earn investors recovered assets; regulatory shift in crypto enforcement.
Murtuza MerchantJan 23, 2026
Meet The New Fed Chief Polymarket Is Betting On
Polymarket data shows traders backing BlackRock CIO Rick Rieder as the leading candidate to become the next Federal Reserve chair, as President Donald Trump’s long-running rift with Jerome Powell fuels speculation over Fed leadership.
Murtuza MerchantJan 23, 2026
America's Banks Declare War On Stablecoins, Demand Congress Ban Yield On Digital Dollars To Protect Deposits
American Bankers Association demands Congress ban interest and yield on stablecoins, calling digital dollars 'deposit substitutes' threatening bank lending.
Murtuza MerchantJan 23, 2026
BlackRock, Fidelity, Grayscale: Why Nasdaq's SEC Rule Change Could Trigger A Crypto Derivatives Boom
Nasdaq files SEC proposal to eliminate 25,000-contract cap on Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF options. Move could unlock institutional derivatives participation
Murtuza MerchantJan 23, 2026
The End Of American Social Media? How Europe's New Platform 'W' Plans To Kill X With Mandatory ID Verification
European groups unveil W, a new identity-verified social network hosted in Europe, aiming to counter misinformation and reduce reliance on Elon Musk’s X.
Murtuza MerchantJan 22, 2026
PwC Says Crypto Regulation Now Powers Financial Infrastructure
PwC’s Global Crypto Regulation Report 2026 finds that crypto regulation has moved into an execution phase, enabling stablecoins, tokenized money, and on-chain settlement to integrate into core financial systems.
Murtuza MerchantJan 22, 2026
