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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.

Bitcoin’s freefall approaches $80,000 as precious metals also tank
Crypto
Bitcoin’s freefall approaches $80,000 as precious metals also tank
By Ben WeissJanuary 30, 2026
Exclusive: Escape Velocity raises a $62 million fund to bet on ‘DePIN’ crypto networks for telescopes, solar energy, and more
Crypto
Exclusive: Escape Velocity raises a $62 million fund to bet on ‘DePIN’ crypto networks for telescopes, solar energy, and more
By Ben WeissJanuary 29, 2026
Exclusive: Crypto startup ZBD raises $40 million to power video game payments
Crypto
Exclusive: 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
Magazine
Eric 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
Crypto
Brokerage 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
Crypto
Polygon 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
Crypto
Former 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
Crypto
How 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
Crypto
Exclusive: 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
Crypto
Klarna 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.
Crypto
PayPal 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
Crypto
Bittensor, 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
Crypto
Exclusive: 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
Crypto
Exclusive: 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
Crypto
Binance has been proudly nomadic for years. A new announcement suggests it’s finally chosen a headquarters
By Ben WeissDecember 7, 2025
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