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.
Stablecoins Dominate Illicit Crypto Transactions, FATF Report Warns
FATF report says stablecoins accounted for 84% of illicit crypto transactions in 2025, highlighting risks tied to unhosted wallets and P2P transfers.
Murtuza MerchantMar 04, 2026
Nasdaq Firm Jiuzi Holdings Plans $1B Bitcoin Acquisition From 'Strategic Investor'
Nasdaq-listed Jiuzi Holdings plans to acquire 10,000 Bitcoin in a $1 billion equity deal with a strategic digital asset investor.
Murtuza MerchantMar 04, 2026
Crypto Becomes Real-Time Financial Escape Valve After Iran Airstrikes, Chainalysis Data Shows
Chainalysis reports $10.3M in crypto left Iranian exchanges within hours of US-Israeli airstrikes, highlighting blockchain’s growing geopolitical role.
Murtuza MerchantMar 03, 2026
Exclusive: Crypto Firms Shouldn’t Assume Enforcement Is Over, SEC’s Hester Peirce Warns
Hester Peirce says the SEC will keep pursuing securities violations in crypto while redefining its jurisdiction, coordinating with the CFTC, and drafting rules for tokenized markets.
Murtuza MerchantMar 02, 2026
Bitcoin Rebounds After Iran Strike Shock As $250M Liquidations Rock Crypto Market
Bitcoin recovered from a sharp drop to reclaim the $66K–$67K range after U.S. airstrikes on Iran triggered nearly $250 million in liquidations, highlighting growing market resilience.
Murtuza MerchantFeb 28, 2026
Tramplin Data Shows Dormant Retail Capital As Solana’s Next Major Catalyst
On-chain data from Tramplin shows millions of small Solana wallets are not staking, leaving retail capital inactive and creating a structural challenge for network security and liquidity.
Murtuza MerchantFeb 26, 2026
Insider Trading Allegations Hit Axiom Over Access To Private Wallet Information
An investigation alleges multiple Axiom Exchange employees used internal tools to track private wallets and trade on privileged information. The company says access has been revoked.
Murtuza MerchantFeb 26, 2026
XRP Buy Orders Just Exploded 212% On Bitrue While Bitcoin ETFs Bleed Out $3.8B
XRP buy volumes on Bitrue surged 212% in two days, outpacing sell orders as $1.1B in ETF inflows point to ongoing institutional accumulation.
Murtuza MerchantFeb 25, 2026
The Divergence That's Crushing Altcoins While Bitcoin Clings To Institutional Sponsorship And Digital Gold Status
Bitcoin is expected to remain range-bound as trade tensions, Fed signals and institutional capital flows dictate market direction, analysts say.
Murtuza MerchantFeb 24, 2026
White House Signals Trump Will Not Pardon Sam Bankman-Fried
The White House has reaffirmed that Sam Bankman-Fried will not receive clemency as the former FTX chief continues his appeal from prison.
Murtuza MerchantFeb 24, 2026
