Murtuza Merchant

Murtuza Merchant

Benzinga Staff Writer

Joseph Lubin Accuses SEC Of Stifling Crypto Growth Amid Legal Showdown
Joseph Lubin, co-founder of Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and CEO of Consensys, has openly criticized the Securities and
How Much Did Donald Trump's Crypto Portfolio Pump After He Said He's 'Fine With It'?
Former president Donald Trump's engagement with the cryptocurrency community has significantly fueled gains across his digital asset portfolio, which soared by $1.3 million within a single day, reaching an impres
Donald Trump Says 'You Better Vote' For Him If You're Pro-Crypto: But Has He Always Been 'Fine With It'?
Former US President Donald Trump publicly endorsed cryptocurrency and declared it a significant election issue, contrasting with President Joe Biden's unfamiliarity with the crypto world.
House Challenges SEC Over Crypto Custody Rules, Biden Vows Blockade
House passes resolution to overturn SEC's controversial cryptocurrency accounting directive, highlighting divide between legislative and executive branches.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Clock $11M Net Inflows On Wednesday As Grayscale Shifts Focus To Spot Ether ETF
Bitcoin spot ETF market saw $11.5409 million inflow on May 8, but Grayscale's Bitcoin ETF reported no change. Grayscale focuses on spot products like Ethereum trust, in line with its commitment to direct exposure to cryptocurrencies.
JPMorgan Analysts Optimistic About Future Approval Of Spot Ether ETFs Despite Regulatory Hurdles
In light of recent regulatory actions, JPMorgan analysts remain confident that the SEC's scrutiny of Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) Crypto will not impede the
'Who Do I Sue?' JPMorgan Exec Sees Public Blockchains As Inadequate For Large Transactions
Public blockchains, the technology underpinning cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), may not be mature enough to handle the demands of large financial transactions, ac
Bitcoin ETF Issuer VanEck Launches 'MEMECOIN' Index, Includes DOGE, SHIB And 4 More Meme Coins
Investment giant VanEck, known for its exchange-traded funds (ETFs), has taken a plunge into the world of meme coins with the launch of the MarketVector meme coin index called “MEMECOIN”.
Are Bitcoin Whales Buying The Dip With Less Enthusiasm?
New on-chain data analysis suggests that while large Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holders, often referred to as “whales,” continue to accumulate Bitcoin during dips, the intensity of their buying
Major Trading Firm Purchased $1B Worth Of Bitcoin ETFs In Q1
Quantitative trading firm Susquehanna has invested over $1 billion in Bitcoin-related ETFs, including Grayscale, Fidelity, and ProShares, among others.
Is Ethereum 'This Cycle's Basket Case'? 10x Research Points Out ETH's 'Only Bull Story'
A new report characterizes Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) as this cycle’s underperformer in the cryptocurrency market, with ongoing challenges that are impacting its
Hong Kong Launches First $128M Crypto ETF Liquidity Fund
Hong Kong’s burgeoning cryptocurrency market received a significant boost today with the announcement of its first-ever ETF liquidity fund.
Japanese Crypto Exchange Coincheck To List On Nasdaq Listing Via SPAC Merger
Coincheck, Japan's top crypto exchange, is filing for a business combination with a SPAC, to become public on Nasdaq, in a move towards legitimacy and global adoption.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $15M Outflows As Digital Asset Funds Continue To Bleed
Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a total net outflow of $15.6439 million on May 7.
Trump's Potential Return Could Spur Crypto Growth, Standard Chartered Report Suggests
The prospect of Donald Trump returning to the presidency might significantly bolster the cryptocurrency sector, according to a recent research report by Standard Chartered.
This Crypto Analyst Remains 'Turbo Optimistic,' Claims 'We're About 1/3 Through' The Bull Run
Cryptocurrency trader 0xsmac on Tuesday challenged the prevailing notion that the crypto market is nearing the middle or end of its current cycle, pointing instead to a variety of data points to claim that it is still in
Binance CEO Calls For Colleague's Release Amid Standoff With Nigeria
Binance CEO Teng demands release of Gambaryan, detained in Nigeria since Feb. for discussing regulatory issues amid economic crisis.
Crypto 'An Outsized Piece Of The Scams And Problems' In Markets: Gary Gensler
Pointing out the disproportionate amount of fraud and scams within the relatively small crypto sector compared to its size in the broader market, SEC chair Gary Gensler on Tuesday highlighted the agency's focus amid the ma
Crypto Crackdown Coming? CFTC Chair Predicts Enforcement Surge
Head of CFTC warns of increased enforcement actions in crypto market due to lack of regulation and recent incidents with SEC and Robinhood.
$130B Asset Manager Hightower Makes Splash With $68M Spot Bitcoin ETF Purchase
Hightower Advisors, a leading $130 billion asset management firm, has purchased $68 million worth of spot Bitcoin ETFs, according to a recent 13F SEC filing.