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.
Vitalik Buterin Says Crypto Social Failed By Financializing Attention
Vitalik Buterin says decentralized social media must move beyond token-driven incentives and engagement metrics to improve information quality and trust.
Murtuza MerchantJan 21, 2026
The One Signal Everyone Missed Before Bitcoin Crashed And Wiped Out Nearly $1B
Bitcoin dropped below $88,000 this week, driving weakness across top cryptocurrencies as geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty press risk assets.
Murtuza MerchantJan 20, 2026
The Economist Who Sounded The Alarm Before 2008 Now Warns Of A Far Bigger Crisis
Economist Peter Schiff says a financial crisis worse than 2008 is approaching this year, as trade conflict and capital flight risks threaten U.S. markets.
Murtuza MerchantJan 20, 2026
Trump Family Generated $1.4B From Crypto In First Year Of Second Term: Report
Meta description: Bloomberg estimates the Trump family earned about $1.4 billion from crypto ventures during the first year of Trump’s second term, reshaping their wealth profile.
Murtuza MerchantJan 20, 2026
The VC Who Called $10K Bitcoin In 2014 Now Forecasts $250K Within Six Months And $10M Long-Term
Tim Draper restated his $250,000 Bitcoin target and argued Bitcoin could ultimately eclipse the dollar, citing his earlier $10,000-by-2017 call.
Murtuza MerchantJan 20, 2026
Bermuda Moves Toward Onchain Economy, Sidesteps Traditional Banking Rails
Bermuda plans to shift core economic activity onto blockchain infrastructure, using stablecoins like USDC to bypass traditional banking and payment rails.
Murtuza MerchantJan 19, 2026
Study Shows Americans Pay 96% Of US Tariff Costs Not Exporters
A new economic study shows that nearly all the cost of U.S. tariffs is paid by American consumers and businesses, turning trade policy into a domestic tax while exporters keep prices steady.
Murtuza MerchantJan 19, 2026
Trump Ties Greenland Threat To Nobel Snub In Letter Circulated To European Governments
A letter circulated to European governments shows President Trump linking Greenland control to frustration over not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, raising fresh concerns over NATO stability and U.S. foreign policy.
Murtuza MerchantJan 19, 2026
How Prediction Markets Are Becoming The Next Derivatives And Insurance Layer
Prediction markets are shifting from niche betting products to regulated tools for derivatives, insurance, and governance as CME, Coinbase, and crypto platforms expand their presence.
Murtuza MerchantJan 18, 2026
Ex-White House Aide Calls For Trump’s Impeachment Amid Greenland Annexation Threats
Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci has called for President Trump’s impeachment, saying his approach to Greenland sovereignty threatens NATO and U.S. global standing.
Murtuza MerchantJan 18, 2026
