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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.

Inside the Binance accounts internal investigators say helped transfer more than $1 billion to Iran-linked entities: A 79-year-old VIP Chinese trader and a suspected Iranian gold smuggler
Crypto
Inside the Binance accounts internal investigators say helped transfer more than $1 billion to Iran-linked entities: A 79-year-old VIP Chinese trader and a suspected Iranian gold smuggler
By Leo Schwartz and Ben WeissMarch 12, 2026
Exclusive: Accounting startup Cryptio raises $45 million to help big firms keep track of digital assets
Crypto
Exclusive: Accounting startup Cryptio raises $45 million to help big firms keep track of digital assets
By Ben WeissMarch 12, 2026
Exclusive: NYSE parent company invests in crypto exchange OKX at $25 billion valuation as part of push into blockchain-based stocks
Newsletters
Exclusive: NYSE parent company invests in crypto exchange OKX at $25 billion valuation as part of push into blockchain-based stocks
By Ben WeissMarch 5, 2026
Exclusive: Venture giant a16z crypto targeting around $2 billion for its fifth fund amid blockchain market downturn, sources say
Crypto
Exclusive: Venture giant a16z crypto targeting around $2 billion for its fifth fund amid blockchain market downturn, sources say
By Ben Weiss and Leo SchwartzMarch 4, 2026
View of Visa’s office in San Francisco
Crypto
Exclusive: Visa to expand card partnership with Stripe’s Bridge to over 100 countries
By Ben WeissMarch 3, 2026
Exclusive: Crypto trading platform raises $30 million from CMT Digital and Kraken
Crypto
Exclusive: Crypto trading platform raises $30 million from CMT Digital and Kraken
By Ben WeissFebruary 26, 2026
Senator opens inquiry into Binance over allegations it fired investigators who flagged that more than $1 billion flowed to Iranian entities
Newsletters
Senator opens inquiry into Binance over allegations it fired investigators who flagged that more than $1 billion flowed to Iranian entities
By Ben WeissFebruary 26, 2026
Crypto VC Framework Ventures to take $45 million stake in Better.com as mortgage issuer plans to launch ’Home Token’
Crypto
Crypto VC Framework Ventures to take $45 million stake in Better.com as mortgage issuer plans to launch ’Home Token’
By Ben WeissFebruary 23, 2026
Bitcoin and Ethereum are off to their worst start of the year in a decade—but some see a rebound in sight
Crypto
Bitcoin and Ethereum are off to their worst start of the year in a decade—but some see a rebound in sight
By Ben WeissFebruary 20, 2026
Exclusive: Kraken acquires token manager Magna as crypto exchange prepares for IPO
Crypto
Exclusive: Kraken acquires token manager Magna as crypto exchange prepares for IPO
By Ben WeissFebruary 18, 2026
Exclusive: Binance fires top investigators who claim to have uncovered evidence of Iranian sanctions violations
Crypto
Exclusive: Binance fires top investigators who claim to have uncovered evidence of Iranian sanctions violations
By Leo Schwartz and Ben WeissFebruary 13, 2026
The Trump family’s crypto portfolio is getting battered with the rest of the industry—but Melania’s memecoin has fared surprisingly well
Crypto
The Trump family’s crypto portfolio is getting battered with the rest of the industry—but Melania’s memecoin has fared surprisingly well
By Ben WeissFebruary 9, 2026
Epstein’s crypto ties: Documents reveal early Coinbase investment, publicist’s view of ‘complete creep’ Michael Saylor
Crypto
Epstein’s crypto ties: Documents reveal early Coinbase investment, publicist’s view of ‘complete creep’ Michael Saylor
By Ben Weiss and Leo SchwartzFebruary 6, 2026
Famed startup incubator Y Combinator will let founders receive funds in stablecoins
Crypto
Famed startup incubator Y Combinator will let founders receive funds in stablecoins
By Ben WeissFebruary 3, 2026
How a ‘spy sheikh’ bought 49% of the Trump family’s flagship crypto company: ‘We’ve got some pretty meaningful investors’
Crypto
How a ‘spy sheikh’ bought 49% of the Trump family’s flagship crypto company: ‘We’ve got some pretty meaningful investors’
By Ben WeissFebruary 2, 2026
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