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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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A tower of coins collapsing
CompaniesIn a tough venture environment for crypto, here are the most notable fundraises of 2023
By Ben WeissDecember 25, 2023
Robinhood’s crypto revenue is the lowest it’s been in 3 years, but it still stans crypto—and Dogecoin
CompaniesRobinhood’s crypto revenue is the lowest it’s been in 3 years, but it still stans crypto—and Dogecoin
By Ben WeissDecember 22, 2023
Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., leaves a meeting of the House Republican Conference in the U.S. Capitol.
RegulatorsCoinbase, Andreessen Horowitz, Circle among heavyweight donors committing $78 million to new crypto PAC
By Ben WeissDecember 18, 2023
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RegulatorsSEC rejects Coinbase’s request for a separate regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry
By Ben WeissDecember 15, 2023
Jack Dorsey’s Block opens up preorders for Bitcoin hardware wallet Bitkey in more than 95 countries
CompaniesJack Dorsey’s Block opens up preorders for Bitcoin hardware wallet Bitkey in more than 95 countries
By Ben WeissDecember 7, 2023
Vlad Tenev speaks on camera during a Bloomberg interview.
CompaniesRobinhood launches crypto trading in the EU, adds Solana and other tokens delisted in the U.S.
By Ben WeissDecember 7, 2023
IBM, Meta, and more than 50 others launch alliance to challenge dominant AI players
TechIBM, Meta, and more than 50 others launch alliance to challenge dominant AI players
By Ben WeissDecember 5, 2023
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CompaniesWormhole raises $225 million at a $2.5 billion valuation, finalizing split from Jump Crypto amid firm’s recent pullback
By Ben WeissNovember 29, 2023
Brian Armstrong speaks during a conference in NYC.
CompaniesCoinbase stock surges 18% in a week as CEO Brian Armstrong says Binance settlement closes ‘that chapter of crypto’s history’
By Ben WeissNovember 27, 2023
Sam Altman speaks during a conference.
The CoinsWorldcoin’s price seesaws as saga of former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman consumes Silicon Valley
By Ben WeissNovember 20, 2023
Binance is launching an exchange in Thailand with a Thai energy mogul who’s worth $10.6 billion
CompaniesBinance is launching an exchange in Thailand with a Thai energy mogul who’s worth $10.6 billion
By Ben WeissNovember 16, 2023
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CompaniesGoldman Sachs and BNP Paribas lead $100 million funding round for Fnality International
By Ben WeissNovember 13, 2023
Bitcoin approaches $38,000 and Ethereum crosses $2,000 as ETF fever continues to buoy the crypto market
The CoinsBitcoin approaches $38,000 and Ethereum crosses $2,000 as ETF fever continues to buoy the crypto market
By Ben WeissNovember 9, 2023
The battle to revive FTX is down to a former NYSE president, a fintech startup, and a private investment firm
CompaniesThe battle to revive FTX is down to a former NYSE president, a fintech startup, and a private investment firm
By Ben WeissNovember 8, 2023
Former Polychain partners raise $25 million for Ritual, a startup focused on decentralizing AI
CompaniesFormer Polychain partners raise $25 million for Ritual, a startup focused on decentralizing AI
By Ben WeissNovember 8, 2023
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