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.
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
President vs. Banker: Trump's $5B Lawsuit Accuses JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Of Weaponizing The Banking System
President Donald Trump has filed a $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon, accusing the bank of cutting off services for political reasons, claims the bank strongly denies.
Murtuza MerchantJan 22, 2026
Elon Musk Predicts World With More Robots Than Humans
Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Elon Musk said advances in AI and humanoid robotics will lead to a future with more robots than humans, driving unprecedented economic abundance.
Murtuza MerchantJan 22, 2026
Senate Draft Protects Self-Custody Wallets And Non-Custodial DeFi From Regulation
A Senate market structure draft would keep self-custody wallets and non-custodial DeFi outside regulation, even as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong warns broader crypto bills still favor banks and traditional finance.
Murtuza MerchantJan 22, 2026
VanEck Sees BitGo Shares Hitting $26.50, 65% Above IPO Midpoint
VanEck forecasts a 12-month target of $26.50 for BitGo shares, about 65% above the IPO midpoint—citing strong custody growth, tokenization demand, and rising institutional adoption.
Murtuza MerchantJan 22, 2026
