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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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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
Markets wobble after Trump threatens Canada with 35% tariff over alleged ‘flow of Fentanyl’
EconomyMarkets wobble after Trump threatens Canada with 35% tariff over alleged ‘flow of Fentanyl’
By Ben WeissJuly 11, 2025
Exclusive: Crypto and stablecoin infrastructure startup Zerohash to raise $100 million at an almost $1 billion valuation
CompaniesExclusive: Crypto and stablecoin infrastructure startup Zerohash to raise $100 million at an almost $1 billion valuation
By Ben WeissJuly 11, 2025
CoreWeave’s $9 billion acquisition of Core Scientific provides an AI road map for struggling Bitcoin miners
CompaniesCoreWeave’s $9 billion acquisition of Core Scientific provides an AI road map for struggling Bitcoin miners
By Ben WeissJuly 9, 2025
Dara Khosrowshahi speaks on stage in May 2025.
CompaniesFirms from Uber to Amazon are diving into stablecoins. Here’s what they hope to gain
By Ben Weiss and Leo SchwartzJuly 8, 2025
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CompaniesExclusive: Telegram blockchain startup TOP raises $28.5 million as messaging platform expands crypto footprint
By Ben WeissJuly 3, 2025
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The CoinsSolana’s first ETF goes live as crypto analysts predict surge of new altcoin funds
By Ben WeissJuly 2, 2025
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CompaniesExclusive: Coinbase buys token manager Liquifi as crypto M&A heats up
By Ben WeissJuly 2, 2025
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