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.
'Resilience, Not Narrative': Why Top Crypto Builders Expect Fundamental Overhauls In 2026
Crypto experts say 2026 will pivot away from hype toward governance, risk discipline, privacy, AI integration and developer-focused infrastructure, marking a decisive shift in how blockchain systems compete and scale.
Murtuza MerchantDec 17, 2025
Why Google Is Backing Hut 8’s 245MW And Potential 2GW AI Data Center Ambition
Hut 8 has secured a Google-backed 245MW lease with Fluidstack and a multi-gigawatt AI partnership with Anthropic, marking one of the largest AI infrastructure expansions in the U.S.
Murtuza MerchantDec 17, 2025
Cantor Fitzgerald Sees HYPE Topping $200B Market Cap On $5B Revenue Path
Cantor Fitzgerald initiates coverage on PURR and HYPD with “overweight” ratings and models a 50x multiple on HYPE’s $5B revenue scenario, implying a market cap above $200 billion. Report details growth catalysts and valuation framework.
Murtuza MerchantDec 16, 2025
Judge Approves Expansion Of Solana ‘Pump.fun’ Lawsuit After 5,000 Internal Chats Surface
A whistleblower, who had disappeared for months, came back with 5,000 internal chat messages involving people at Pump.fun, Solana Labs, and Jito Labs. These messages reportedly show how insiders may have gotten their token buy orders processed before normal users during launches.
Murtuza MerchantDec 16, 2025
Exclusive: Kevin O’Leary Says Bitcoin Has 'Graduated' Into A Permanent Portfolio Asset Despite Longtime Critics Like Peter Schiff
Kevin O’Leary says Bitcoin’s 17-year record makes it a permanent portfolio asset for institutions, despite critics like Peter Schiff who claim it will go to zero.
Murtuza MerchantDec 16, 2025
Exclusive: Kevin O’Leary Says Institutions Will Only Buy Bitcoin And Ethereum Once U.S. Clarity Act Passes
Kevin O’Leary outlines why institutions will allocate only to Bitcoin and Ethereum once the U.S. Clarity Act passes, why stablecoins are already transforming global payments, and how power and data-center infrastructure will anchor crypto’s next phase.
Murtuza MerchantDec 16, 2025
UK Crypto Regulation Accelerates As FCA Seeks Input On Listings, Abuse Rules And Staking
The UK FCA has launched a major consultation on crypto listings, staking, DeFi and trading rules as Britain moves toward full digital asset regulation planned for 2027.
Murtuza MerchantDec 16, 2025
Hyperscale Data Says Its Bitcoin Treasury Now Equals 97.5% Of Its Market Cap
Hyperscale Data says its Bitcoin treasury has reached $75.5 million, 97.5% of its market cap, as the company pushes toward a goal of fully backing its value with BTC.
Murtuza MerchantDec 16, 2025
Historic Pattern Points To $25K Bitcoin, Says Veteran Analyst Peter Brandt
Veteran trader Peter Brandt says Bitcoin could fall toward $25,000 after breaking its parabolic trend, citing historical bull-cycle behavior, exponential decay, and past >80% declines following similar violations.
Murtuza MerchantDec 15, 2025
Bitcoin Under Pressure: Data Shows Market More Fragile Than Price Suggests
Glassnode data shows Bitcoin entering a fragile market regime as short-term holders and hot capital dominate supply, realized inflows weaken, and volatility is increasingly underpriced — raising the risk of sharper moves ahead.
Murtuza MerchantDec 15, 2025