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.
Blockchain Era Standards Cast A Shadow Over U.S. Government UFO release
The U.S. government’s UAP file release expands public access but raises deeper questions about transparency, control, and verifiability.
Murtuza MerchantMay 08, 2026
U.S. Regulators Demand Binance Obey 2023 Plea After $1B Iran Transfers
Federal regulators have quietly told the world's largest crypto exchange to obey its 2023 plea terms after fresh reports tied billions to Iran-linked wallets.
Murtuza MerchantMay 07, 2026
Florida Candidate Frank Russo Backs Bitcoin Pension Plan And State Stablecoin
Florida gubernatorial candidate Frank Russo says the state could allocate pension funds to Bitcoin, launch a stablecoin, and use blockchain to reshape financial infrastructure.
Murtuza MerchantMay 07, 2026
AI Agents Can Now Pay In USDC On AWS, Thanks To Coinbase's x402
Amazon Bedrock AgentCore Payments now runs on Coinbase's x402 protocol, letting AI agents pay in USDC on Base and Solana.
Murtuza MerchantMay 07, 2026
Samson Mow Defends Strategy Selling Bitcoin As Saylor Breaks 'Never Sell' Rule
Jan3 chief Samson Mow says Strategy needs the option to sell Bitcoin and that doing so does not undermine its corporate treasury thesis.
Murtuza MerchantMay 07, 2026
Exclusive: DeFi Is Growing Up, And That Could Mean Lower Yields Ahead, Cork Protocol Founder Says
DeFi is shifting toward explicit risk pricing, a transition that could compress yields and unlock institutional adoption as markets mature beyond incentive-driven returns.
Murtuza MerchantMay 07, 2026
MoneyGram’s Real Bet Isn’t Crypto, It’s Controlling How The World Cashes Out
MoneyGram is positioning itself as the global off-ramp layer for crypto, tackling the industry’s biggest barrier — converting digital assets into real-world money at scale.
Murtuza MerchantMay 06, 2026
ADA Futures Launch Sets Stage For Cardano Spot ETF In The United States
ADA futures launch on CME sets the stage for a potential Cardano spot ETF in the US, as institutional adoption and market structure continue to evolve.
Murtuza MerchantMay 06, 2026
Exclusive: Anchorage Says Federal Crypto Rules Will Unlock Next Phase of Tokenized Finance Growth
Anchorage says federal crypto regulation is driving institutional adoption, with tokenized assets, stablecoins, and banks set to power the next growth cycle.
Murtuza MerchantMay 06, 2026
Exclusive: Former SEC Counsel At Binance Says ‘Zero Exposure’ To Illicit Finance Is Technically Impossible
Binance says “zero exposure” compliance is impossible on blockchain, highlighting a growing gap between regulatory expectations and crypto infrastructure reality.
Murtuza MerchantMay 05, 2026
