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Ben Weiss is a former crypto reporter for Fortune. 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.

Exclusive: Paxos Labs raises $12 million after startup spins off from veteran stablecoin issuer
Crypto
Exclusive: Paxos Labs raises $12 million after startup spins off from veteran stablecoin issuer
By Ben WeissApril 14, 2026
Iran is demanding tankers in the Strait of Hormuz pay tolls in crypto: What we know so far
Crypto
Iran is demanding tankers in the Strait of Hormuz pay tolls in crypto: What we know so far
By Ben WeissApril 10, 2026
Exclusive: Crypto hedge fund Split Capital winds down as its founder nabs new gig as an exec at stablecoin startup Plasma
Crypto
Exclusive: Crypto hedge fund Split Capital winds down as its founder nabs new gig as an exec at stablecoin startup Plasma
By Ben WeissApril 7, 2026
Robinhood Ventures has rebounded 30% since its lackluster debut. Can the new private markets fund now withstand the mega IPOs?
Newsletters
Robinhood Ventures has rebounded 30% since its lackluster debut. Can the new private markets fund now withstand the mega IPOs?
By Ben WeissApril 6, 2026
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Crypto
I knew about North Korean hackers—they still tricked me and got into my computer
By Ben WeissApril 2, 2026
Exclusive: Paradigm, a major investor in Kalshi, is building its own prediction markets trading terminal, sources say
Crypto
Exclusive: Paradigm, a major investor in Kalshi, is building its own prediction markets trading terminal, sources say
By Ben WeissApril 1, 2026
Exclusive: Former a16z crypto investor raises $10 million to launch stablecoin clearinghouse Better Money
Crypto
Exclusive: Former a16z crypto investor raises $10 million to launch stablecoin clearinghouse Better Money
By Ben WeissMarch 31, 2026
Ex–Blackstone staffers raise $25 million for startup Valinor, which aims to put private credit on the blockchain
Crypto
Ex–Blackstone staffers raise $25 million for startup Valinor, which aims to put private credit on the blockchain
By Ben WeissMarch 30, 2026
Exclusive: Foreign exchange startup XFX raises $17 million to help businesses go between cash and stablecoins
Crypto
Exclusive: Foreign exchange startup XFX raises $17 million to help businesses go between cash and stablecoins
By Ben WeissMarch 26, 2026
Exclusive: The CEOs of Kalshi and Polymarket are arch rivals—but are investing in the same $35 million prediction market VC fund
Crypto
Exclusive: The CEOs of Kalshi and Polymarket are arch rivals—but are investing in the same $35 million prediction market VC fund
By Ben WeissMarch 23, 2026
Trump’s lunch for his biggest memecoin holders is going ahead. One attendee plans to come back despite ‘Walmart steak’ at previous meal
Crypto
Trump’s lunch for his biggest memecoin holders is going ahead. One attendee plans to come back despite ‘Walmart steak’ at previous meal
By Ben WeissMarch 19, 2026
Stripe-backed crypto startup Tempo releases AI payments protocol, launches blockchain
Crypto
Stripe-backed crypto startup Tempo releases AI payments protocol, launches blockchain
By Ben WeissMarch 18, 2026
Mastercard to acquire crypto startup BVNK for up to $1.8 billion in largest stablecoin deal to date
Crypto
Mastercard to acquire crypto startup BVNK for up to $1.8 billion in largest stablecoin deal to date
By Ben WeissMarch 17, 2026
Exclusive: PayPal expands stablecoin access to 68 more countries
Crypto
Exclusive: PayPal expands stablecoin access to 68 more countries
By Ben WeissMarch 17, 2026
Why oil traders are rushing to trade on crypto platform Hyperliquid
Crypto
Why oil traders are rushing to trade on crypto platform Hyperliquid
By Ben WeissMarch 14, 2026
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