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.
Bitcoin's Hidden Vulnerability Exposed: How Quantum Computers Could Steal Billions Before We're Ready
Nic Carter warns quantum computing timelines are shortening, exposing 1/3 of Bitcoin to theft and forcing a governance crisis over property rights.
Murtuza MerchantDec 21, 2025
How Elite Coders Built Bots Earning $200K Monthly On Polymarket Without Ever Predicting Outcomes
Discover how programmers deploy arbitrage and AI bots to earn risk-free profits on Polymarket, pulling $40M+ in 2025. Inside strategies making $10K–$200K monthly without predictions.
Murtuza MerchantDec 21, 2025
The Great 2025 Token Crash: 100 Out Of 118 Launches In The Red – What Went Wrong?
Data on 118 crypto token launches in 2025 shows 84.7% trading below TGE FDV, with median -71% drop. Analysis reveals widespread post-launch declines in a brutal market.
Murtuza MerchantDec 20, 2025
Will Elon Musk Shatter History As First Trillionaire Next Year? Bettors Say 53% Chance
Elon Musk, now worth $749 billion after a Delaware court restored his Tesla options, has a 53% chance of becoming the world's first trillionaire by end-2026 per Polymarket. Latest odds track his wealth explosion from Tesla and SpaceX.
Murtuza MerchantDec 20, 2025
Here Is The $5.6B AI Bet That Brought Buffett, Druckenmiller And Coatue Together
Warren Buffett, Druckenmiller, and Coatue collectively invested billions into Alphabet, signaling strong confidence in the company’s AI-driven growth.
Murtuza MerchantDec 20, 2025
Coinbase Says Crypto Is Leaving Its Cycle Era Behind In 2026
Coinbase’s Crypto Market Outlook 2026 says institutions, stablecoins, and AI are reshaping markets as traditional crypto cycles lose relevance.
Murtuza MerchantDec 20, 2025
From Stablecoins To AI: How Crypto Leaders See 2026 Taking Shape
Crypto leaders say 2026 will focus on stablecoins, AI, regulation, and real-world adoption after the industry’s 2025 reset.
Murtuza MerchantDec 19, 2025
Caroline Ellison, Gary Wang, And Nishad Singh Face Permanent Antifraud Bans Under SEC Settlement Plan
The SEC has filed proposed final consent judgments against former FTX and Alameda executives Caroline Ellison, Gary Wang, and Nishad Singh, imposing permanent antifraud injunctions and multi-year officer-and-director bars.
Murtuza MerchantDec 19, 2025
Messari Warns Layer-1s Will Keep Losing Ground To Bitcoin In 2026
Messari’s Crypto Theses 2026 says Bitcoin will deepen its role as global cryptomoney, while most Layer-1 tokens continue losing market share and relevance.
Murtuza MerchantDec 19, 2025
Charles Hoskinson Says Trump’s Meme Coin “Blew Up” Bipartisan Crypto Regulation Effort
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says Trump’s memecoin launch derailed bipartisan crypto regulation, shifting Washington’s Clarity Act from near passage to political controversy.
Murtuza MerchantDec 19, 2025
