Murtuza Merchant

Consulting Editor

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.

Articles by Murtuza Merchant (462)

MARKETS

Robinhood Launches AI Trading Agent for Retail Investors

Robinhood has launched an AI trading agent that lets third-party AI tools manage retail portfolios autonomously, marking a major shift in self-directed.

05/29/2026

MARKETS

Coinbase Wins CFTC Clearance for Global Crypto Perps

The CFTC cleared Coinbase to offer global crypto perpetual futures to U.S. customers on May 29, making it the first regulated American exchange to do so.

05/29/2026

RESEARCH

Anthropic’s $965 Billion Bet: How Claude’s Creator Overtook OpenAI and Reset the AI Funding Map

Anthropic raised $65B at a $965B valuation, leapfrogging OpenAI. We break down what the Series H means for lab strategy, compute spend, and the AI funding…

05/29/2026

MARKETS

XRP ETFs Draw $118M in May as Bitcoin and Ethereum Funds Bleed

XRP ETFs pulled in $118M in May 2026 as **Bitcoin** [(BTC)](https://www.noncemedia.com/asset/btc) and **Ethereum**.

05/29/2026

MARKETS

Bitcoin and Ether Hold Steady as Global Stocks Hit Records

Bitcoin held near $73,400 and Ether was little changed Thursday as global equities set records and oil fell on a US-Iran ceasefire extension.

05/29/2026

LEARN

Bitcoin ETF vs Exchange: The Choice That Changes Your Tax Bill

Buying Bitcoin via an ETF or a crypto exchange affects your taxes, custody, and fees differently. Here is what U.S. investors need to know in 2026.

05/29/2026

MARKETS

Stellar Surges 25% as Payment Rail Momentum Builds

Stellar's XLM token surged 25% in 24 hours to May 29, outpacing nearly every major cryptocurrency as payment rail narratives and stablecoin interest converge.

05/29/2026

MARKETS

Google Engineer Charged Over Polymarket Insider Trading

A Google engineer faces federal charges over $2.75 million in alleged Polymarket insider trades, marking the second U.S.

05/28/2026

MARKETS

GraniteShares Expands Autocallable ETFs to Crypto Equities

GraniteShares has expanded its autocallable ETF lineup to cover crypto equities including Coinbase, Strategy, and Robinhood, adding structured yield products.

05/28/2026

MARKETS

CFTC Moves to Void Gemini Settlement

The CFTC filed a motion to vacate its own settlement with Gemini, saying the agreement no longer serves the public interest under the agency's current policy.

05/28/2026

RESEARCH

Stablecoin Supply Hits $230 Billion, Reshaping How Crypto Moves Money

Stablecoin supply has crossed $230 billion in 2026, shifting cryptocurrency market structure, settlement rails, and regulatory battles in real time.

05/27/2026

MARKETS

Kraken Launches Bitcoin Lending Vaults to Let Users Earn BTC Yield

Kraken has launched Bitcoin lending vaults, letting users earn BTC yield without moving funds off the exchange. Here is what the product offers.

05/27/2026

MARKETS

Internet Computer Bucks the Crypto Sell-off With a 10% Surge

Internet Computer's ICP token surged more than 10% on May 27 while **Bitcoin** [(BTC)](https://www.noncemedia.com/asset/btc) slipped below $76,000 and most.

05/27/2026

MARKETS

Mark Cuban Breaks With Bitcoin

Mark Cuban, once one of crypto's loudest champions, says he is now disappointed by Bitcoin and has largely stepped away from the asset class.

05/26/2026

LEARN

Why Prediction Markets Get Prices Right When Polls Get Them Wrong

Prediction markets turn real money into probability scores. This guide explains how they work, why they beat polls, and how to use them as a beginner.

05/26/2026