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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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Photo illustration of Pepe meme in a rocket ship with smoke coming out.
The CoinsHow the Pepe coin, ‘fueled by pure memetic power,’ soared past a $1.6 billion market cap in 3 weeks—and then tumbled
By Ben WeissMay 9, 2023
Someone holds a Solana Saga smartphone.
NFTs and CultureThe Solana Saga is here. Should you spend $1,000 on the newest crypto smartphone?
By Ben Weiss and Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 8, 2023
Miles Suter, Bitcoin Product Lead for Cash App speaks on stage at the Bitcoin 2022 Conference in Miami.
CompaniesCash App’s quarterly Bitcoin sales approach $2.2 billion, up 25% year over year
By Ben WeissMay 4, 2023
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CompaniesThese researchers are terrified of A.I. Why they think cryptography could keep our future robot overlords in check
By Ben WeissMay 4, 2023
Robert F. Kennedy stands at the podium during a political rally.
RegulatorsRobert F. Kennedy Jr. joins crypto fray as top politicians square off on industry’s future
By Ben WeissMay 3, 2023
Brian Armstrong speaks during a recent conference in Singapore.
CompaniesCoinbase offshore exchange launches with Bitcoin and Ethereum futures
By Ben WeissMay 2, 2023
Someone holds a smartphone with the Venmo app open in front of a window.
CompaniesNew Venmo feature lets users transfer crypto to outside wallets—and to each other
By Ben WeissApril 28, 2023
Vlad Tenev, CEO of Robinhood, speaks during an interview in Menlo Park, California.
CompaniesRobinhood to let customers buy crypto using outside wallets and apps: ‘Our conviction in the future of Web3 remains strong’
By Ben WeissApril 27, 2023
A man looks at a smartphone in front of a Google Cloud logo.
CompaniesGoogle Cloud partners with Polygon Labs, adding yet again to its growing roster of Web3 firms
By Ben WeissApril 27, 2023
A security guard stands outside a recently opened Apple store in New Delhi.
CompaniesApple reportedly removes Bitcoin white paper in most recent beta for Mac’s operating system
By Ben WeissApril 26, 2023
Barry Silbert on the stage.
CompaniesCrypto lending arm of Genesis and parent company DCG seek mediator after creditors allegedly challenge restructuring plan
By Ben WeissApril 25, 2023
Blurred backs of heads in front of a Google Cloud sign.
CompaniesGoogle Cloud partners with Alchemy, Nansen, Solana, and slew of crypto firms to establish Web3 startup program
By Ben WeissApril 25, 2023
This artist has generated $3 million in less than 2 years selling artwork on the blockchain. It’s not human
NFTs and CultureThis artist has generated $3 million in less than 2 years selling artwork on the blockchain. It’s not human
By Ben WeissApril 25, 2023
An illustration of people moving coins shaped like Bitcoin uphill.
The CoinsBitcoin is up 72% in 2023. Is Crypto Winter finally over?
By Ben WeissApril 20, 2023
The Ethereum logo superimposed over a spiral background.
CompaniesStaking infrastructure firm P2P.org raises $23 million shortly after upgrade to Ethereum
By Ben WeissApril 20, 2023
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