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.
Institutions Expected to Move to Public Blockchains by 2026, Says COTI CFO
COTI CFO Yair Lavi says institutions will move to public blockchains by 2026, driving demand for programmable, chain-agnostic privacy layers across major ecosystems.
Murtuza MerchantDec 04, 2025
TON Exec Hints At Post-Telegram Expansion As U.S. Access, New Integrations Accelerate Growth
TON Foundation’s Head of Growth, Martin Masser, said the network’s next phase will extend beyond its tight dependence on Telegram
Murtuza MerchantDec 04, 2025
Why Are America’s Biggest Banks Quietly Testing Crypto With Coinbase Now?
Banks are piloting stablecoin and crypto-trading integrations with Coinbase as Brian Armstrong and Larry Fink outline shifting Wall Street sentiment. Despite the market downturn, tokenization and institutional entry continue accelerating.
Murtuza MerchantDec 03, 2025
Polymarket Restores U.S. Access As CFTC Clears Path For Regulated Prediction Markets
Polymarket has begun a phased relaunch in the U.S. after securing key CFTC approval, starting with sports markets and gradually expanding access for waitlisted users.
Murtuza MerchantDec 03, 2025
dYdX Foundation CEO Says A Bear Market Won't 'Scare' Him As Institutions, Governments Shift Behavior
Charles d’Haussy explains why today’s crypto downturn doesn’t alarm him, citing institutional adoption, government behavior, stablecoin growth, and regulatory clarity.
Murtuza MerchantDec 03, 2025
Institutional Stablecoin Rollouts Could Trigger 10x DeFi Expansion, Says Huma Finance Cofounder Erbil Karaman
Huma Finance cofounder Erbil Karaman expects the next phase of DeFi expansion to be driven by a dramatic rise in stablecoin issuance
Murtuza MerchantDec 03, 2025
Nansen Prepares to Launch First AI-Driven On-Chain Trading Terminal
Nansen CEO Alex Svanevik says the company will launch an AI-powered, self-custodial on-chain trading terminal that merges analytics, discovery, and execution into one platform, marking a major shift beyond traditional blockchain intelligence tools
Murtuza MerchantDec 03, 2025
Michael Saylor Says Doubting Strategy Is Like Doubting Nuclear Power
Michael Saylor framed the backlash around Strategy’s digital-credit business model as part of a much older pattern
Murtuza MerchantDec 03, 2025
Binance Names Cofounder Yi He As Co-CEO
Binance appoints cofounder Yi He as co-CEO alongside Richard Teng, strengthening leadership as the exchange nears 300 million users
Murtuza MerchantDec 03, 2025
AI Models Successfully Execute Millions in Smart Contract Exploits, Signaling New Cyber Threat Era
New research from Anthropic reveals AI models like Claude and GPT-5 can autonomously find and exploit blockchain vulnerabilities, generating millions in simulated theft. Study warns of rapidly expanding AI cyber threat.
Murtuza MerchantDec 02, 2025
