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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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CompaniesGoogle releases AI payments protocol that includes support for stablecoins, partners include Coinbase and Salesforce
By Ben WeissSeptember 16, 2025
Pantera and Summer Capital raise $1.25 billion to turn neurotech firm into Solana treasury company
CompaniesPantera and Summer Capital raise $1.25 billion to turn neurotech firm into Solana treasury company
By Ben WeissSeptember 15, 2025
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CompaniesExclusive: Stripe’s head of crypto departs to join Polygon Labs as chief product officer 
By Ben WeissSeptember 15, 2025
Tether to launch U.S. stablecoin, appoints former Trump crypto guru Bo Hines as CEO of American expansion
CompaniesTether to launch U.S. stablecoin, appoints former Trump crypto guru Bo Hines as CEO of American expansion
By Ben Weiss and Leo SchwartzSeptember 12, 2025
Billionaire Barry Silbert says he hasn’t been this excited about a crypto project since discovering Bitcoin
CompaniesBillionaire Barry Silbert says he hasn’t been this excited about a crypto project since discovering Bitcoin
By Ben WeissSeptember 11, 2025
Blockchain lender Figure soars 30% after Nasdaq debut, nears $6 billion valuation
CompaniesBlockchain lender Figure soars 30% after Nasdaq debut, nears $6 billion valuation
By Ben WeissSeptember 11, 2025
Arjun Sethi looks at the camera on stage on a panel.
InvestingIs there a crypto bubble? Yes, says CEO of $15 billion exchange Kraken
By Ben WeissSeptember 11, 2025
Crypto companies are fighting in a ‘Bachelor’-style frenzy to launch a stablecoin that will power DeFi’s hottest exchange
CompaniesCrypto companies are fighting in a ‘Bachelor’-style frenzy to launch a stablecoin that will power DeFi’s hottest exchange
By Ben WeissSeptember 10, 2025
Tesla bull Dan Ives now chairs a company hoarding a Sam Altman-linked cryptocurrency. He’s not the only big name to enter the treasury race
CompaniesTesla bull Dan Ives now chairs a company hoarding a Sam Altman-linked cryptocurrency. He’s not the only big name to enter the treasury race
By Ben WeissSeptember 9, 2025
Billionaire Justin Sun begs Trump-backed World Liberty Financial to unfreeze $100 million crypto stash
CompaniesBillionaire Justin Sun begs Trump-backed World Liberty Financial to unfreeze $100 million crypto stash
By Ben WeissSeptember 5, 2025
Exclusive: Crypto firm Fireblocks launches a stablecoin payments network
CompaniesExclusive: Crypto firm Fireblocks launches a stablecoin payments network
By Ben WeissSeptember 4, 2025
Trump-backed crypto firm American Bitcoin notches $5 billion valuation in Nasdaq debut
CompaniesTrump-backed crypto firm American Bitcoin notches $5 billion valuation in Nasdaq debut
By Ben WeissSeptember 3, 2025
Exclusive: Etherealize raises $40 million to expand Wall Street’s use of Ethereum
CompaniesExclusive: Etherealize raises $40 million to expand Wall Street’s use of Ethereum
By Ben WeissSeptember 3, 2025
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CompaniesExclusive: PayPal and General Catalyst lead $18 million investment in AI blockchain startup Kite
By Ben WeissSeptember 2, 2025
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The CoinsElon Musk’s lawyer Alex Spiro set to chair $200 million Dogecoin treasury company, say sources
By Ben Weiss and Leo SchwartzAugust 29, 2025
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