Murtuza Merchant

Murtuza Merchant

Benzinga Staff Writer

Michael Saylor Summarizes Why MicroStrategy Is Superior To Bitcoin ETFs
MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) executive chairman Michael Saylor in an interview discussed the unique advantages that MicroStrategy has
FBI Issues Warning Against Unregistered Crypto Services Amid Privacy Concerns
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning urging Americans to steer clear of unregistered cryptocurrency money-transmitting services.
Stripe Makes A Crypto Comeback, Accepts Stablecoins For Online Payments
Stripe is diving back into the world of cryptocurrency, this time focusing on stablecoins for online transactions.
Pantera Capital Aims To Launch $1B Blockchain Fund Amid Sector Recovery
Digital asset investment manager Pantera Capital is reportedly preparing to launch a new investment fund, aiming to raise over $1 billion.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Clobbered By $218M Net Outflow On Thursday
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) defied expectations this week, experiencing a price increase of around 3.7% even as investors pulled a significant amount of money out of Bitcoin
Consensys Sues SEC Over Ethereum Classification, Calls For Regulatory Clarity
Blockchain software company Consensys on Thursday announced it is suing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a lawsuit aimed at ensuring Ethereum’s status as a non-security.
Bitcoin Options On Hold: SEC Delays Decision, Seeks Public Input
The SEC has again postponed its decision on allowing options trading for spot Bitcoin ETFs, inviting public comments on how to regulate these products.
a16z Crypto CTO Slams Memecoins, But Are They The Real Threat?
The allure and impact of meme coins within the cryptocurrency space is sparking a heated debate among industry leaders.
This Famous 'Buy Bitcoin' Sign Netted An Intern $1M
The hastily-scribbled “Buy Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)” sign that went viral during a Congressional hearing in 2017 has become a million-dollar collector’s item.
Maxine Waters Says 'Stablecoin Bill In The Short Run' Coming
House Financial Services Committee key figure Maxine Waters indicates stablecoin bill could be finalized soon, after addressing concerns over investor protection.
Morgan Stanley Considers Broader Bitcoin ETF Sales Through Broker Network
Banking giant Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) is exploring a way to expand its offerings in the red-hot world of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)
BlackRock's Spot Bitcoin ETF Sees Zero Inflows, As Net Outflows Tally $130M On Wednesday
BlackRock‘s iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT) has seen its record-breaking streak of inflows come to an end on Wednesday.
Jack Dorsey Wants To Make Bitcoin Mining As Easy As Plugging In A Lamp: Here's How
Payments giant Block (NYSE:SQ) announced the company is no longer just designing cutting-edge mining chips, but also venturing into developing a complete Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)
Trump's Crypto Portfolio Rebounds With $1M Weekly Profit: Which 'Crazy New Currencies' Does He Hold?
Donald Trump's investment portfolio has witnessed a substantial uptick, recording a gain of over $1 million over the past week.
Why Is MOG Crypto Coin Going Up? Trader Sees 'Billions' As Price Target
Cat-themed meme coin MOG has risen in price and trading volume due to fundamental developments and attention from social media influencers.
Why SEC Delays Put The May Ethereum ETF Deadline In Doubt
The fervor surrounding Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continues to build, particularly after the successful launch of multi
Bitcoin Spot ETFs Net $31.6M Inflows As Hong Kong Readies For ETF Launches
The demand for Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continues to rebound, with significant inflows recorded on Tuesday.
Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Apologizes, DOJ Pushes For 3-Year Sentence
Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former CEO of Binance (CRYPTO: BNB), is facing a potential prison sentence of three years after
Spot Ethereum ETF Approval Unlikely But 'Bad News Already Priced In': Standard Chartered
While investors looking for an easy way into Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) via ETFs might face a wait, investment bank Standard Chartered remains optimistic about the future
BRICS Eye Stablecoins, CBDC Bridge To Advance Financial Integration
BRICS nations considering stablecoin transactions and CBDC payments to boost financial integration and reduce dependence on US dollar.