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.
Morph Locks BGB Into Single Cross-Chain Framework In Bet On Institutional Adoption
Morph integrates Chainlink CCIP as the exclusive interoperability layer for BGB. The move prioritises standardisation over flexibility, a gamble that institutional payment providers will value predictability.
Murtuza MerchantFeb 04, 2026
The Brutal Truth About Winning In Solana's Token Casino
Trojan founder Reethmos says speed is overrated. With 30,000 tokens launching daily, the traders who win are the ones who know what not to touch.
Murtuza MerchantFeb 04, 2026
Crypto's Most Dangerous Debate Has Nothing To Do With Bitcoin And Everything To Do With Control
Monero hit an all-time high despite 73 delistings. Industry leaders are split on whether privacy should resist regulators or work with them. Only one side can win.
Murtuza MerchantFeb 04, 2026
The Crypto Millionaire Who Just Bought One Of London's Most Expensive Homes
Crypto entrepreneur Stani Kulechov has purchased a £22 million Victorian mansion in London's Notting Hill, marking one of the biggest residential deals of 2025 amid a struggling luxury market.
Murtuza MerchantFeb 03, 2026
Solana Is Stuck In Meme Coin Mode And That Is Costing It Dearly, Says Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered lowers Solana's 2026 target to $250 but raises long-term forecasts dramatically. The bank sees micropayments as the use case that could push SOL to $2,000 by 2030.
Murtuza MerchantFeb 03, 2026
Banks And Crypto Giants Are Battling Over Your Money And Washington Can't Pick A Side
White House officials are mediating talks between banks and crypto exchanges over stablecoin rewards. No agreement yet but the stakes for the industry could not be higher.
Murtuza MerchantFeb 02, 2026
Bitcoin ETF Investors Are Underwater And Nobody Is Coming To Save Them
US spot Bitcoin ETF holders are underwater as BTC trades near $79,000, well below their $84,100 average entry price. Analysts warn of fading momentum and selective investors.
Murtuza MerchantFeb 02, 2026
India Surrenders All Tariffs To America As Modi Thanks Trump For 7% Reduction
India commits to zero tariffs, $500B in US purchases, and ending Russian oil imports. In return, Trump lowers US duties from 25% to 18%. Full breakdown of the deal.
Murtuza MerchantFeb 02, 2026
Manhattan DA Says The GENIUS Act Has A Fatal Flaw That Lets Stablecoin Companies Profit From Fraud
New York’s attorney general and top prosecutors argue the GENIUS Act legitimizes stablecoins without forcing issuers to return stolen funds, raising concerns over consumer protection and law enforcement powers.
Murtuza MerchantFeb 02, 2026
Strategy Now Owns 713,502 Bitcoin Worth Billions And How They're Funding It Will Shock Every Investor
Strategy disclosed a $75.3 million Bitcoin purchase funded through equity sales, lifting total holdings to 713,502 BTC, according to a Form 8-K filing with the SEC.
Murtuza MerchantFeb 02, 2026
