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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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Coinbase says $2.9 billion Deribit deal will increase profits even as income drops in Q1
CompaniesCoinbase says $2.9 billion Deribit deal will increase profits even as income drops in Q1
By Ben WeissMay 8, 2025
Exclusive: Meta in talks to deploy stablecoins three years after giving up on landmark crypto project
CompaniesExclusive: Meta in talks to deploy stablecoins three years after giving up on landmark crypto project
By Leo Schwartz and Ben WeissMay 8, 2025
Eric Trump speaks at a crypto conference
CompaniesHow the Trump family is poised to profit from a $2 billion Middle East crypto deal that uses their stablecoin
By Leo Schwartz and Ben WeissMay 7, 2025
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NewslettersExclusive: Statsig raises $100 million at $1.1 billion valuation after abandoned Datadog acquisition attempt
By Ben Weiss and Allie GarfinkleMay 6, 2025
Stocks climb back to ‘Liberation Day’ levels after surprise jobs report
EconomyStocks climb back to ‘Liberation Day’ levels after surprise jobs report
By Ben WeissMay 2, 2025
Remember MoviePass? It’s still around—and going all in on crypto
CompaniesRemember MoviePass? It’s still around—and going all in on crypto
By Ben WeissMay 1, 2025
Sam Altman speaks on stage in Paris, France, in February.
CompaniesAmericans can finally scan their eyeballs for crypto in return after Sam Altman-backed World launches in U.S.
By Ben WeissApril 30, 2025
Kraken debuts service that lets fintechs and banks offer crypto trading
CompaniesKraken debuts service that lets fintechs and banks offer crypto trading
By Catherine McGrath and Ben WeissApril 30, 2025
Trump Media plans launch of ‘utility token’ and digital wallet tied to streaming service
CompaniesTrump Media plans launch of ‘utility token’ and digital wallet tied to streaming service
By Ben WeissApril 29, 2025
A chart depicting the stock market performances of Biden and Trump in their first 100 days.
EconomyStock market retreat in Trump’s first 100 days is among worst starts for a president in almost a century
By Ben Weiss and Irina IvanovaApril 29, 2025
James Chi and Nirav Murthy sit on a couch together.
CompaniesExclusive: Camp Network raises $25 million to help firms collect AI copyright royalties using blockchain
By Ben WeissApril 29, 2025
Andreessen Horowitz leads $25 million bet on Miden, a former Meta engineer’s privacy blockchain
CompaniesAndreessen Horowitz leads $25 million bet on Miden, a former Meta engineer’s privacy blockchain
By Ben WeissApril 29, 2025
Markets notch small gains as tech stocks rise and Trump delivers mixed signals on tariffs
FinanceMarkets notch small gains as tech stocks rise and Trump delivers mixed signals on tariffs
By Ben WeissApril 25, 2025
Abhi Pingle looks into the camera in front of an office window.
CompaniesExclusive: Startup Theo raises $20 million to give investors a piece of high-frequency trading strategies
By Ben WeissApril 24, 2025
Crypto firms gave $18M to Trump’s inauguration. Ripple’s $4.9M gift was second biggest overall
RegulatorsCrypto firms gave $18M to Trump’s inauguration. Ripple’s $4.9M gift was second biggest overall
By Ben WeissApril 21, 2025
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