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.
Warren Warns 90M Americans Face Retirement Catastrophe As Trump Admin Pushes Bitcoin Into 401(k) Plans
Senator Elizabeth Warren challenges SEC Chair Atkins over Trump executive order allowing Bitcoin in 401(k) plans, warning 90M Americans face unnecessary risk to retirement savings.
Murtuza MerchantJan 12, 2026
History Repeats As Fed's Independence Faces Greatest Threat Since 1970s Inflation Spiral That Devastated America
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell draws stark parallels to Nixon-era inflation crisis as DOJ criminal threat raises fears of political interference in monetary policy. Markets react.
Murtuza MerchantJan 12, 2026
X Moves To Own Financial News And Trading As Smart Cashtags Cement Its Grip On Market Sentiment
X says it will accelerate development of financial news and trading features after strong early feedback on Smart Cashtags, underscoring the platform’s growing role in shaping market sentiment and transactions.
Murtuza MerchantJan 12, 2026
Why Bitcoin Refuses To Break Despite Massive ETF Outflows: The Hidden Strength Behind $90K Floor
Crypto markets consolidate near $3T as Bitcoin absorbs massive ETF outflows above $90K. Analysts say macro uncertainty, not crypto catalysts, now drives pricing. Selective altcoin rotation signals strength.
Murtuza MerchantJan 12, 2026
Eth To $40,000 By 2030: Standard Chartered Reveals Why ETH Will Outperform Entire Crypto Market Starting Now
Standard Chartered calls 2026 "the year of Ethereum" with ETH set to outperform Bitcoin as stablecoins, RWA tokenization, and DeFi drive adoption. $40K target by 2030 amid network upgrades.
Murtuza MerchantJan 12, 2026
'This Is Not About Renovation': Jerome Powell Exposes Trump Administration Campaign To Control Fed Interest Rate Policy
Murtuza MerchantJan 12, 2026
The Silent Fiscal Crisis Consuming Nearly 5% Of Americas Entire Economy Right Now
Interest payments reached $1.47T, 4.7% of US GDP. Highest in 27 years. Debt servicing grows faster than social spending. CBO projects decade of structural pressure ahead.
Murtuza MerchantJan 11, 2026
Vitalik Reveals Ethereum Is Now Positioned Against What Crypto VCs Actually Want To Fund
Buterin says Ethereum tripling down on sovereign individuals vs custodial stables, centralized DeFi, yield products. Oracle capture and governance extraction criticized.
Murtuza MerchantJan 11, 2026
The Feature That Kills Crypto Ticker Confusion And Turns X Into A Real Time Trading Signal
Smart Cashtags let users tag exact assets or contracts instead of ambiguous symbols. X becomes precision market lens. Reduces scam exploitation of ticker overlap.
Murtuza MerchantJan 11, 2026
What Stops AI From Scaling Has Nothing To Do With Intelligence Anymore, a16z Says
a16z says AI models reason at advanced levels but lack identity, payment, attribution infrastructure. Merchants block agent transactions. Blockchain provides trust and economic layer.
Murtuza MerchantJan 10, 2026
