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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 in hot water over $12 million ‘content coin’—but exec tells haters to lean in
CompaniesCoinbase in hot water over $12 million ‘content coin’—but exec tells haters to lean in
By Ben WeissApril 19, 2025
Hong Fang speaks during a recent crypto conference.
CompaniesCrypto exchange OKX relaunches in U.S. two months after settling with DOJ for $500 million
By Ben WeissApril 15, 2025
Trump’s latest crypto venture will be a real estate video game
NFTs and CultureTrump’s latest crypto venture will be a real estate video game
By Ben WeissApril 15, 2025
Sam Bankman-Fried sent to ‘notoriously hard’ prison in California, then low-security facility in LA
RegulatorsSam Bankman-Fried sent to ‘notoriously hard’ prison in California, then low-security facility in LA
By Ben WeissApril 10, 2025
A picture of three gold coins with the term NFT inscribed on them.
CompaniesMagic Eden acquires trading platform Slingshot in push to expand beyond NFTs
By Ben WeissApril 9, 2025
Ben Leventhal sits for a portrait inside a restaurant.
CompaniesRestaurant star Ben Leventhal raises another $50 million for crypto dining app Blackbird
By Ben WeissApril 8, 2025
Justice Department scraps crypto unit as Trump further loosens oversight of digital assets
RegulatorsJustice Department scraps crypto unit as Trump further loosens oversight of digital assets
By Ben WeissApril 8, 2025
Bitcoin struggles to be ‘digital gold’ as scared investors choose real gold instead
The CoinsBitcoin struggles to be ‘digital gold’ as scared investors choose real gold instead
By Ben WeissApril 7, 2025
Kyle Samani speaks on stage in 2022 at a conference.
CompaniesCrypto venture firms like Paradigm enjoy banner years, Multicoin posts 56% annual growth
By Ben Weiss and Leo SchwartzApril 7, 2025
Exclusive: Codex raises $16 million to build a blockchain just for stablecoins
CompaniesExclusive: Codex raises $16 million to build a blockchain just for stablecoins
By Ben WeissApril 4, 2025
Eric Trump shares details of new Bitcoin mining venture, including planned Nasdaq ticker
CompaniesEric Trump shares details of new Bitcoin mining venture, including planned Nasdaq ticker
By Ben WeissApril 2, 2025
Crypto giant Circle just filed for an IPO: Here are 5 key takeaways
CompaniesCrypto giant Circle just filed for an IPO: Here are 5 key takeaways
By Leo Schwartz and Ben WeissApril 1, 2025
Trump sons launch new Bitcoin mining business called ‘American Bitcoin’
CompaniesTrump sons launch new Bitcoin mining business called ‘American Bitcoin’
By Ben WeissMarch 31, 2025
Sam Bankman-Fried parts ways with ‘Diddy’ as feds transfer crypto con man from Brooklyn prison to Oklahoma
RegulatorsSam Bankman-Fried parts ways with ‘Diddy’ as feds transfer crypto con man from Brooklyn prison to Oklahoma
By Ben WeissMarch 28, 2025
Paul Atkins speaks at a conference.
FinanceIncoming SEC chair Paul Atkins and his wife have 54 life insurance policies. Why?
By Ben WeissMarch 27, 2025
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