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.
Vanguard Reverses Crypto Ban, Opens Platform To Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs In Major Policy Shift
Vanguard, the $11 trillion asset manager, reverses its crypto stance, allowing Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs on its platform. Learn what this means for 50 million investors and the future of digital assets in traditional finance.
Murtuza MerchantDec 01, 2025
From 'Never Selling' To Potential BTC Liquidation — Is Saylor’s Core Narrative Under Threat?
Michael Saylor faces growing criticism after Strategy builds a $1.44B USD reserve and rising Polymarket odds suggest a possible Bitcoin sale, fueling allegations of hypocrisy and financial strain.
Murtuza MerchantDec 01, 2025
Bitcoin Prediction Markets Point To Moderate Year-End Gains As Traders Assign Low Odds To Extreme Targets
Traders on Polymarket and Kalshi see a 48% chance Bitcoin reaches $100,000 by December 31, 2025, while assigning low probabilities to extreme price moves in either direction.
Murtuza MerchantDec 01, 2025
Arthur Hayes Warns Tether Could Face Insolvency If Gold And Bitcoin Holdings Fall 30%
BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes analyzes Tether's reserves, warning a 30% decline in its gold and Bitcoin holdings could theoretically render USDT insolvent. Latest reserve breakdown data included.
Murtuza MerchantDec 01, 2025
New York Pilot Gives Low-Income Residents $12,000 In USDC Using Funds Donated By Coinbase
A New York basic income pilot, funded via a Coinbase donation, is distributing $12,000 in crypto to 160 residents. See why organizers are testing a lump-sum model.
Murtuza MerchantDec 01, 2025
China Declares War On Stablecoins In Escalating Crypto Crackdown
The People's Bank of China declares stablecoins a major financial risk in a new coordinated crackdown. Learn why officials are focusing on USDT and other stable assets to prevent money laundering and illegal capital flows.
Murtuza MerchantDec 01, 2025
AI Takes Over Black Friday: Online Sales Hit $11.8B As Algorithms Drive 805% Traffic Surge
U.S. online Black Friday sales hit a record $11.8B, driven by deep discounts and an 805% surge in AI-generated shopping traffic. Traditional retail store performance remains unclear as early foot-traffic indicators show mixed results.
Murtuza MerchantDec 01, 2025
Why Traders Keep Buying A Token That Calls Itself 'Useless'
Useless Coin (USELESS), the Solana-based meme token that openly markets itself as having “no utility, no roadmap, no promises,” continues to maintain a nine-figure valuation even after a sharp cooldown from its peak
Murtuza MerchantDec 01, 2025
Bitget, Binance, Justin Sun Among Crypto Backers Supporting Hong Kong’s Deadliest Tower Fire Victims
Crypto exchanges Bitget, Binance, BingX, HashKey and OKX along with Justin Sun, have pledged more than HK$37 million to aid families affected by the Wang Fuk Court fire, Hong Kong’s deadliest residential blaze in decades.
Murtuza MerchantDec 01, 2025
Kaspa Attracts $35M In Whale Buying After Largest Bitcoin Miner Adds Token
Kaspa, a proof-of-work blockchain utilizing BlockDAG architecture, has attracted institutional mining interest from Marathon Digital Holdings and recorded over $35 million in whale accumulation during November
Murtuza MerchantDec 01, 2025
