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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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Exclusive: Crypto startup ZBD raises $40 million to power video game payments
CryptoExclusive: Crypto startup ZBD raises $40 million to power video game payments
By Ben WeissJanuary 22, 2026
Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin: Inside the newest arm of the Trump crypto empire
MagazineEric Trump’s American Bitcoin: Inside the newest arm of the Trump crypto empire
By Ben Weiss and Joyce KohJanuary 21, 2026
Brokerage tech firm Alpaca raises $150 million in push to compete with trading giant Interactive Brokers
CryptoBrokerage tech firm Alpaca raises $150 million in push to compete with trading giant Interactive Brokers
By Ben WeissJanuary 14, 2026
Polygon Labs buys two crypto startups for $250 million as it looks to compete with Stripe
CryptoPolygon Labs buys two crypto startups for $250 million as it looks to compete with Stripe
By Ben WeissJanuary 13, 2026
Former New York Mayor Eric Adams has a new act as a crypto entrepreneur—though details of his ‘NYC Token’ remain vague
CryptoFormer New York Mayor Eric Adams has a new act as a crypto entrepreneur—though details of his ‘NYC Token’ remain vague
By Leo Schwartz and Ben WeissJanuary 12, 2026
How a Harvard grad helped make Hyperliquid the biggest new player in crypto—with just 11 people and no venture funding
CryptoHow a Harvard grad helped make Hyperliquid the biggest new player in crypto—with just 11 people and no venture funding
By Ben Weiss and Leo SchwartzJanuary 12, 2026
Exclusive: Fireblocks acquires crypto accounting platform TRES Finance for $130 million
CryptoExclusive: Fireblocks acquires crypto accounting platform TRES Finance for $130 million
By Ben WeissJanuary 7, 2026
Klarna partners with Coinbase to receive stablecoin funds from institutional investors
CryptoKlarna partners with Coinbase to receive stablecoin funds from institutional investors
By Ben WeissDecember 19, 2025
Alex Chriss looks off camera on stage at a conference.
CryptoPayPal CEO Alex Chriss says stablecoins will be key as his company navigates the ‘classic innovator’s dilemma’
By Ben WeissDecember 18, 2025
Bittensor, the AI-linked cryptocurrency founded by a former Google engineer, just halved its supply. Here’s what that means
CryptoBittensor, the AI-linked cryptocurrency founded by a former Google engineer, just halved its supply. Here’s what that means
By Ben WeissDecember 15, 2025
Exclusive: YouTube launches option for U.S. creators to receive stablecoin payouts through PayPal
CryptoExclusive: YouTube launches option for U.S. creators to receive stablecoin payouts through PayPal
By Ben WeissDecember 11, 2025
Exclusive: Circle stablecoin for ‘banking-level privacy’ to launch on Aleo blockchain
CryptoExclusive: Circle stablecoin for ‘banking-level privacy’ to launch on Aleo blockchain
By Ben WeissDecember 9, 2025
Binance has been proudly nomadic for years. A new announcement suggests it’s finally chosen a headquarters
CryptoBinance has been proudly nomadic for years. A new announcement suggests it’s finally chosen a headquarters
By Ben WeissDecember 7, 2025
Exclusive: Harvard grads raise $20 million for Ostium, a platform focused on a derivative popular with crypto traders
CryptoExclusive: Harvard grads raise $20 million for Ostium, a platform focused on a derivative popular with crypto traders
By Ben WeissDecember 3, 2025
Man smiles in front of camera
CryptoStablecoin issuer Paxos to acquire wallet startup Fordefi for more than $100 million
By Carlos Garcia and Ben WeissNovember 25, 2025
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