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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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Markets dip after Trump threatens tariffs against Europe and Apple, sinking the iPhone maker’s stock by 3%
EconomyMarkets dip after Trump threatens tariffs against Europe and Apple, sinking the iPhone maker’s stock by 3%
By Ben WeissMay 23, 2025
Influencer who attended Trump’s memecoin dinner says he got a ‘Walmart steak’—and no access to the president
RegulatorsInfluencer who attended Trump’s memecoin dinner says he got a ‘Walmart steak’—and no access to the president
By Ben WeissMay 23, 2025
Bitcoin hits all-time high of $109,000 amid stock market recovery
The CoinsBitcoin hits all-time high of $109,000 amid stock market recovery
By Ben WeissMay 21, 2025
Trump’s big crypto dinner this Thursday will host 220 guests, including a Chinese billionaire—while a U.S. Senator plans to join a protest outside
CompaniesTrump’s big crypto dinner this Thursday will host 220 guests, including a Chinese billionaire—while a U.S. Senator plans to join a protest outside
By Ben WeissMay 20, 2025
Exclusive: Circle cofounder raises $18 million to build ‘AI-native bank’
CompaniesExclusive: Circle cofounder raises $18 million to build ‘AI-native bank’
By Ben WeissMay 20, 2025
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EconomyConsumer sentiment plunges to near-record lows—but stock markets remain unfazed
By Ben WeissMay 16, 2025
Eric Trump pitches family’s ‘American Bitcoin’ mining firm as a Strategy-style proxy bet
CompaniesEric Trump pitches family’s ‘American Bitcoin’ mining firm as a Strategy-style proxy bet
By Ben WeissMay 16, 2025
JPMorgan Chase steps beyond ‘walled garden’ to settle transaction on public blockchain
CompaniesJPMorgan Chase steps beyond ‘walled garden’ to settle transaction on public blockchain
By Ben WeissMay 14, 2025
Trump is hosting a dinner for the biggest buyers of his memecoin. The guest list is now set—and many of the winners are foreign nationals
CompaniesTrump is hosting a dinner for the biggest buyers of his memecoin. The guest list is now set—and many of the winners are foreign nationals
By Catherine McGrath and Ben WeissMay 12, 2025
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NewslettersThe new CFO of eBay left 20 years ago. Now she’s ‘boomeranged’ back to return it to its roots—and invest in AI
By Ben WeissMay 12, 2025
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EconomyStock markets stagnate as investors wait for Bessent’s trade talks with China
By Ben WeissMay 9, 2025
Coinbase says $2.9 billion Deribit deal will increase profits even as income drops in Q1
CompaniesCoinbase says $2.9 billion Deribit deal will increase profits even as income drops in Q1
By Ben WeissMay 8, 2025
Exclusive: Meta in talks to deploy stablecoins three years after giving up on landmark crypto project
CompaniesExclusive: Meta in talks to deploy stablecoins three years after giving up on landmark crypto project
By Leo Schwartz and Ben WeissMay 8, 2025
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CompaniesHow the Trump family is poised to profit from a $2 billion Middle East crypto deal that uses their stablecoin
By Leo Schwartz and Ben WeissMay 7, 2025
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NewslettersExclusive: Statsig raises $100 million at $1.1 billion valuation after abandoned Datadog acquisition attempt
By Ben Weiss and Allie GarfinkleMay 6, 2025
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