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.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Withdraws Support For Senate Crypto Bill Calling It Worse Than Status Quo
Coinbase has withdrawn support for a Senate crypto market structure draft, with CEO Brian Armstrong warning the bill would be worse than existing regulatory uncertainty.
Murtuza MerchantJan 14, 2026
Bitcoin's Push Above $97,000 Not Organic, Warns Glassnode
Glassnode says Bitcoin’s move toward $96,000 is being driven by derivatives positioning rather than sustained spot demand, leaving volatility risk deferred and unresolved.
Murtuza MerchantJan 14, 2026
SEC Drops Zcash Investigation After Two Years As Trump Administration Dismisses 60% Of Crypto Cases
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has dropped its investigation into the Zcash Foundation, ending a probe launched in 2023 as the agency scales back crypto enforcement.
Murtuza MerchantJan 14, 2026
Leading Crypto Builders Say Senate Bill Reduces Risk But Devil Is In Stablecoin Details
Industry leaders say a new US Senate crypto market structure draft could reduce regulatory ambiguity by clarifying SEC and CFTC oversight, though key issues remain unresolved.
Murtuza MerchantJan 14, 2026
Institutions Now Control 82% of Crypto Trading As Data Reveals Massive Market Structure Shift
Bitget’s 2025 transparency data shows institutional investors now dominate crypto trading, signaling a structural shift as exchanges evolve into multi-asset financial infrastructure.
Murtuza MerchantJan 14, 2026
CFTC Takes Control As Senate Committee Fast-Tracks Landmark Bitcoin Regulation Framework
The US Senate Agriculture Committee has set a January timeline to release and mark up long-awaited crypto market structure legislation, signaling momentum toward regulatory clarity for digital asset markets.
Murtuza MerchantJan 13, 2026
Will The Supreme Court Spark Bitcoin's Breakout? $150B Tariff Case Has Traders On Edge
Prediction markets now price a high probability that the Supreme Court will rule against Donald Trump’s tariffs, a decision that could shift inflation expectations, rates, and Bitcoin’s macro outlook.
Murtuza MerchantJan 13, 2026
Wintermute Warns Altcoin Era Over As Institutions Take Over Bitcoin & Ether
Crypto’s long-expected altcoin season failed to materialize in 2025. New data shows how ETFs, institutional mandates, and shifting retail behavior reshaped market structure and why future cycles may look very different.
Murtuza MerchantJan 13, 2026
VanEck Says Bitcoin's Most Reliable Price Pattern Just Failed And Timing Signals Are No Longer Trustworthy
VanEck declares Bitcoin's four-year halving cycle broke in 2025, forcing investors to abandon traditional timing signals. Crypto may now behave like macro-sensitive risk assets.
Murtuza MerchantJan 13, 2026
Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams Allegedly Drains $3.18M In Crypto Exit Scam That Left Investors Devastated
Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams accused of $3.18M crypto exit scam as $NYC memecoin crashes 80% in 30 minutes. Blockchain data reveals liquidity drain at peak. Investors devastated.
Murtuza MerchantJan 13, 2026
