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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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The CoinsBitcoin surges on new Trump measure to allow crypto in retirement funds
By Ben WeissAugust 7, 2025
Trump to sign executive order to allow crypto and other private assets into 401(k)s
RegulatorsTrump to sign executive order to allow crypto and other private assets into 401(k)s
By Ben WeissAugust 7, 2025
Subzero Labs raises $20 million to build a blockchain for the ‘real world’
CompaniesSubzero Labs raises $20 million to build a blockchain for the ‘real world’
By Ben WeissAugust 1, 2025
Jamie Dimon just gave a thumbs up to stablecoins—but still won’t say anything nice about Bitcoin
CompaniesJamie Dimon just gave a thumbs up to stablecoins—but still won’t say anything nice about Bitcoin
By Ben WeissJuly 31, 2025
Robinhood ‘hulk smashes’ earnings as push to diversify revenue pays off
CompaniesRobinhood ‘hulk smashes’ earnings as push to diversify revenue pays off
By Ben WeissJuly 30, 2025
Newly public eToro may launch its own blockchain, says CEO
CompaniesNewly public eToro may launch its own blockchain, says CEO
By Ben WeissJuly 29, 2025
PayPal to let U.S. merchants accept payment in more than 100 cryptocurrencies
CompaniesPayPal to let U.S. merchants accept payment in more than 100 cryptocurrencies
By Ben WeissJuly 28, 2025
Fund of funds plans raise for what it predicts will be the last big crypto boom
NewslettersFund of funds plans raise for what it predicts will be the last big crypto boom
By Ben WeissJuly 25, 2025
Bitcoin bull Tim Draper raises $200 million for new venture fund
CompaniesBitcoin bull Tim Draper raises $200 million for new venture fund
By Ben WeissJuly 24, 2025
New $2 billion Bitcoin buy shows crypto replacing real estate at core of Trump business empire
CompaniesNew $2 billion Bitcoin buy shows crypto replacing real estate at core of Trump business empire
By Ben WeissJuly 22, 2025
Crypto market soars past $4 trillion and Coinbase notches record—but traditional stocks flatline
CompaniesCrypto market soars past $4 trillion and Coinbase notches record—but traditional stocks flatline
By Ben WeissJuly 18, 2025
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CompaniesPopular crypto site Pump.fun raised $600 million in 12 minutes—a sign a notorious era is back
By Ben WeissJuly 18, 2025
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CompaniesCrypto messaging startup Ephemera raises $20 million to challenge Signal and WhatsApp
By Ben WeissJuly 17, 2025
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CompaniesExclusive: Former Coinbase exec raises $12.5 million for Dakota, a stablecoin-powered neobank 
By Ben WeissJuly 15, 2025
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The CoinsBitcoin blows past $120,000 for first time as BlackRock ETF investors pile in
By Ben WeissJuly 14, 2025
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