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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: Crypto startup M0 raises $40 million to build out stablecoin network
CompaniesExclusive: Crypto startup M0 raises $40 million to build out stablecoin network
By Ben WeissAugust 28, 2025
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RegulatorsCrypto hoarding brings a stock pop for small firms—and in some cases shows patterns of possible insider trading
By Ben WeissAugust 28, 2025
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CompaniesTrump media firm raises $6.4 billion to invest in Crypto.com’s digital token, deal includes purchase of Trump stock
By Ben WeissAugust 26, 2025
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The CoinsSmall medical firm plans $400 million Solana purchase as crypto treasury trend spreads
By Ben WeissAugust 25, 2025
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The CoinsEthereum brushes record high after Fed chair says ‘balance of risks’ is shifting
By Ben WeissAugust 22, 2025
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The CoinsBitcoin dips ahead of Fed chair’s remarks at Jackson Hole
By Ben WeissAugust 21, 2025
Meet President Trump’s inner crypto circle
CompaniesMeet President Trump’s inner crypto circle
By Ben WeissAugust 21, 2025
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CompaniesExclusive: Crypto startup Legion raises $5 million to bring back ICOs—without the scams
By Ben WeissAugust 20, 2025
Exclusive: Anthony Scaramucci’s SkyBridge Capital to tokenize $300 million on Avalanche
CompaniesExclusive: Anthony Scaramucci’s SkyBridge Capital to tokenize $300 million on Avalanche
By Ben WeissAugust 19, 2025
Tether hires Trump’s top crypto official Bo Hines to help lead U.S. stablecoin expansion
CompaniesTether hires Trump’s top crypto official Bo Hines to help lead U.S. stablecoin expansion
By Leo Schwartz and Ben WeissAugust 19, 2025
Trump’s 29-year-old crypto guru Bo Hines is juggling dozens of job offers as he heads to the private sector
RegulatorsTrump’s 29-year-old crypto guru Bo Hines is juggling dozens of job offers as he heads to the private sector
By Leo Schwartz and Ben WeissAugust 15, 2025
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The CoinsBitcoin hits all-time high before diving 5% on inflation fears
By Ben WeissAugust 14, 2025
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CompaniesExclusive: Former Goldman Sachs exec heads to crypto startup founded by former Meta engineers
By Ben WeissAugust 14, 2025
Financial firms from Stripe to Circle are building their own blockchains—here’s why
CompaniesFinancial firms from Stripe to Circle are building their own blockchains—here’s why
By Ben WeissAugust 13, 2025
Exclusive: Top crypto VC Matt Huang to lead Stripe blockchain Tempo as CEO, stay at Paradigm
CompaniesExclusive: Top crypto VC Matt Huang to lead Stripe blockchain Tempo as CEO, stay at Paradigm
By Ben Weiss and Leo SchwartzAugust 12, 2025
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