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Ben Weiss reports on crypto for Fortune in New York. Previously, he wrote for DL News from Dubai. He's also fact-checked for Harper's Magazine and contributed to WIRED, The Verge, the Guardian, Slate, Gizmodo, Business Insider, and PBS NewsHour. He has a joint master's degree from New York University in journalism and international relations.

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Exclusive: Senate Democrats demand top Trump advisor Steve Witkoff provide details on crypto investments, lack of divestment
RegulatorsExclusive: Senate Democrats demand top Trump advisor Steve Witkoff provide details on crypto investments, lack of divestment
By Ben WeissOctober 22, 2025
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CompaniesCoinbase, Robinhood down as Amazon outage briefly cripples the internet
By Ben WeissOctober 20, 2025
Exclusive: Stripe-backed blockchain startup Tempo raises $500 million round led by Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Capital and Greenoaks
CompaniesExclusive: Stripe-backed blockchain startup Tempo raises $500 million round led by Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Capital and Greenoaks
By Leo Schwartz and Ben WeissOctober 17, 2025
Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm invests $50 million in Solana staking protocol Jito
The CoinsAndreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm invests $50 million in Solana staking protocol Jito
By Ben WeissOctober 16, 2025
‘Bitcoin Jesus’ reaches $50 million deal with DOJ to dismiss tax evasion charges
Regulators‘Bitcoin Jesus’ reaches $50 million deal with DOJ to dismiss tax evasion charges
By Ben WeissOctober 14, 2025
Aptos cofounder, early employees raise $50 million for crypto fund Maximum Frequency Ventures
CryptoAptos cofounder, early employees raise $50 million for crypto fund Maximum Frequency Ventures
By Ben WeissOctober 14, 2025
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The CoinsCrypto markets rebound after $19 billion wipeout leaves traders reeling
By Ben WeissOctober 13, 2025
Exclusive: Coinbase and Mastercard have both held advanced talks to buy stablecoin startup BVNK for around $2 billion
CompaniesExclusive: Coinbase and Mastercard have both held advanced talks to buy stablecoin startup BVNK for around $2 billion
By Ben Weiss and Leo SchwartzOctober 9, 2025
Exclusive: Coinbase and Cruise alums raise $15 million for crypto compliance startup CipherOwl
CompaniesExclusive: Coinbase and Cruise alums raise $15 million for crypto compliance startup CipherOwl
By Ben WeissOctober 9, 2025
New York Stock Exchange parent company invests $2 billion in Polymarket at $9 billion valuation
CompaniesNew York Stock Exchange parent company invests $2 billion in Polymarket at $9 billion valuation
By Ben WeissOctober 7, 2025
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The CoinsExclusive: Susquehanna crypto CEO departs to lead $671 million Avalanche treasury company
By Ben WeissOctober 1, 2025
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CompaniesGoogle backs $3 billion deal with Bitcoin miner as Big Tech looks to crypto for compute
By Ben WeissSeptember 25, 2025
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CompaniesCoinbase leads $14.6 million investment in stablecoin startup Bastion, founded by former a16z execs
By Ben WeissSeptember 24, 2025
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CompaniesFast-growing crypto and stablecoin startup Zerohash raises $104 million
By Ben WeissSeptember 23, 2025
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The CoinsCrypto traders lose $1.6 billion as sector shows signs of ‘bearish exhaustion’
By Ben WeissSeptember 22, 2025
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