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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By Ben WeissAugust 30, 2023
The CoinsBitcoin jumps 6% after appeals court sides with Grayscale over SEC’s denial of ETF application
By Ben WeissAugust 29, 2023
CompaniesFTX customers can’t catch a break: Hackers are targeting those trying to recoup funds from bankrupt crypto exchange
By Ben WeissAugust 29, 2023
CompaniesMastercard to end prepaid crypto card program with Binance after calling partnership ‘exciting step in our crypto journey’
By Ben WeissAugust 24, 2023
The CoinsBitcoin sees sudden 4% uptick after investors anticipate lower likelihood of interest rate hike in September
By Ben WeissAugust 24, 2023
NewslettersRECUR, once worth more than $300 million, is just the latest NFT venture to crash and burn
By Ben WeissAugust 24, 2023
The CoinsXRP has erased almost all of its gains following the landmark SEC v. Ripple ruling. What happened?
By Ben WeissAugust 23, 2023
CompaniesBinance claims it adheres to Western sanctions in Russia. At least 5 blacklisted lenders are still processing payments for the exchange
By Ben WeissAugust 22, 2023
By Ben WeissAugust 18, 2023
RegulatorsJudge grants SEC leave to appeal Ripple litigation after landmark ruling many saw as huge win for crypto and XRP
By Ben WeissAugust 17, 2023
CompaniesPayPal’s outgoing CEO is bullish on crypto. What will be the company’s approach under Alex Chriss, owner of 2 Crypto Hippos NFTs?
By Ben WeissAugust 15, 2023
CompaniesHow a crypto startup raised $81 million with no product, no customers, and just a pitch deck
By Ben WeissAugust 14, 2023
RegulatorsSam Bankman-Fried is headed to jail: Judge revokes bail after DOJ alleges he tampered with witnesses, including ex-girlfriend Caroline Ellison
By Ben WeissAugust 11, 2023
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