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.
Analysts Warn Trump Tariff Demand For Greenland Purchase Risks Dollar Reserve Currency Status
President Donald Trump has linked new tariffs on European countries to demands over Greenland, prompting warnings that markets may be underpricing the geopolitical and alliance risks behind the move.
Murtuza MerchantJan 18, 2026
Trump Seeks $1B Entry Fee For Board Of Peace With Veto Power
President Donald Trump is proposing a new international Board of Peace that would require billion-dollar contributions for permanent membership, according to a draft charter. The plan gives Trump sweeping authority over membership, funding, and governance, prompting concern among allies over its structure and implications for global diplomacy.
Murtuza MerchantJan 17, 2026
Cathie Wood Says U.S. Economy Is A 'Coiled Spring' As AI And Crypto Drive A New Productivity Cycle
Cathie Wood says the U.S. economy is a “coiled spring,” with AI, crypto, and falling inflation setting the stage for a productivity-led growth cycle.
Murtuza MerchantJan 17, 2026
Trump Threatens Lawsuit Against JPMorgan Chase, Accuses Bank Of 'Debanking'
President Trump plans to sue JPMorgan Chase, accusing the bank of wrongly closing his accounts after January 6. He also denied a Wall Street Journal report.
Murtuza MerchantJan 17, 2026
First US Crypto Bank Valued At $3B Plans IPO As Institutions Bet On Custody And Stablecoin Rails
Anchorage Digital is exploring a $200–$400 million capital raise and a potential IPO as stablecoin regulation boosts institutional demand for crypto custody.
Murtuza MerchantJan 16, 2026
U.S. Confirms Samourai Wallet Bitcoin Will Be Held In Strategic Reserve, Not Sold
The U.S. DOJ confirmed Bitcoin seized in the Samourai Wallet case has not been liquidated and will be held in the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve under Executive Order 14233.
Murtuza MerchantJan 16, 2026
How One Person Lost $282M In Crypto Despite Using Hardware Wallet Security
A victim lost over $282 million in Bitcoin and Litecoin in a hardware wallet social engineering scam, with stolen funds laundered via Monero and cross-chain routes.
Murtuza MerchantJan 16, 2026
Here's How Iran Uses Bitcoin To Evade Sanctions And Finance Regional Proxies
Chainalysis reports Iran’s crypto economy reached $7.8 billion in 2025, with IRGC-linked wallets accounting for nearly half of activity as civilians turn to Bitcoin during unrest.
Murtuza MerchantJan 16, 2026
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Warns U.S. Is 'Too Preoccupied' With Monetary Policy As Political Pressure Mounts On Fed
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warns that monetary policy cannot fix rising U.S. deficits, signaling deeper risks beyond interest rates as political pressure on the Fed intensifies.
Murtuza MerchantJan 16, 2026
How Visa And Mastercard Became The Default Rails For Stablecoin Spending
Crypto card payments have grown to more than $18 billion annually, rivaling peer-to-peer stablecoin transfers. An Artemis report explains why cards, not native stablecoin checkout, are driving real-world adoption.
Murtuza MerchantJan 15, 2026
