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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RegulatorsJudge grants SEC leave to appeal Ripple litigation after landmark ruling many saw as huge win for crypto and XRP
By Ben WeissAugust 17, 2023
CompaniesPayPal’s outgoing CEO is bullish on crypto. What will be the company’s approach under Alex Chriss, owner of 2 Crypto Hippos NFTs?
By Ben WeissAugust 15, 2023
CompaniesHow a crypto startup raised $81 million with no product, no customers, and just a pitch deck
By Ben WeissAugust 14, 2023
RegulatorsSam Bankman-Fried is headed to jail: Judge revokes bail after DOJ alleges he tampered with witnesses, including ex-girlfriend Caroline Ellison
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RegulatorsBittrex agrees to $24 million settlement after SEC sued crypto exchange alleging it ‘repeatedly chose profits over investor protection’
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The CoinsBitcoin briefly rockets past $30,000 as world’s largest cryptocurrency plateaus near year highs
By Ben WeissAugust 9, 2023
CompaniesMicrosoft partners with Aptos Labs to build A.I. tools that help banks explore blockchain integrations on Azure
By Ben WeissAugust 9, 2023
By Ben WeissAugust 9, 2023
CompaniesCoinbase wants its junk back: Top U.S. crypto exchange may buy back up to $150 million of its bonds
By Ben WeissAugust 8, 2023
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Companies$33 billion startup Revolut cites ‘evolving regulatory environment’ in decision to end crypto service to U.S. customers
By Ben WeissAugust 4, 2023
CompaniesCoinbase posts $97 million loss as revenue falls to $708 million, but shares jump after beating forecasts
By Ben WeissAugust 3, 2023
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