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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.

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Conferences
International laws need to be updated for a ‘machine-governed economic system,’ says CEO of stablecoin giant Circle
By Ben WeissOctober 28, 2025
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Regulators
Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao 2 years after the crypto billionaire’s guilty plea
By Ben WeissOctober 23, 2025
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The Coins
Melania Trump memecoin team ‘weaponized fame to disarm diligence’ in sprawling crypto conspiracy, alleges court filing
By Carlos Garcia and Ben WeissOctober 23, 2025
Exclusive: Late-stage payments company Modern Treasury acquires stablecoin startup Beam for $40 million
Companies
Exclusive: Late-stage payments company Modern Treasury acquires stablecoin startup Beam for $40 million
By Ben WeissOctober 22, 2025
Exclusive: Senate Democrats demand top Trump advisor Steve Witkoff provide details on crypto investments, lack of divestment
Regulators
Exclusive: Senate Democrats demand top Trump advisor Steve Witkoff provide details on crypto investments, lack of divestment
By Ben WeissOctober 22, 2025
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Companies
Coinbase, Robinhood down as Amazon outage briefly cripples the internet
By Ben WeissOctober 20, 2025
Exclusive: Stripe-backed blockchain startup Tempo raises $500 million round led by Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Capital and Greenoaks
Companies
Exclusive: Stripe-backed blockchain startup Tempo raises $500 million round led by Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Capital and Greenoaks
By Leo Schwartz and Ben WeissOctober 17, 2025
Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm invests $50 million in Solana staking protocol Jito
The Coins
Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm invests $50 million in Solana staking protocol Jito
By Ben WeissOctober 16, 2025
‘Bitcoin Jesus’ reaches $50 million deal with DOJ to dismiss tax evasion charges
Regulators
‘Bitcoin Jesus’ reaches $50 million deal with DOJ to dismiss tax evasion charges
By Ben WeissOctober 14, 2025
Aptos cofounder, early employees raise $50 million for crypto fund Maximum Frequency Ventures
Crypto
Aptos cofounder, early employees raise $50 million for crypto fund Maximum Frequency Ventures
By Ben WeissOctober 14, 2025
Two people balance on top of a Bitcoin.
The Coins
Crypto markets rebound after $19 billion wipeout leaves traders reeling
By Ben WeissOctober 13, 2025
Exclusive: Coinbase and Mastercard have both held advanced talks to buy stablecoin startup BVNK for around $2 billion
Companies
Exclusive: Coinbase and Mastercard have both held advanced talks to buy stablecoin startup BVNK for around $2 billion
By Ben Weiss and Leo SchwartzOctober 9, 2025
Exclusive: Coinbase and Cruise alums raise $15 million for crypto compliance startup CipherOwl
Companies
Exclusive: Coinbase and Cruise alums raise $15 million for crypto compliance startup CipherOwl
By Ben WeissOctober 9, 2025
New York Stock Exchange parent company invests $2 billion in Polymarket at $9 billion valuation
Companies
New York Stock Exchange parent company invests $2 billion in Polymarket at $9 billion valuation
By Ben WeissOctober 7, 2025
Signage for Avalanche during the WebX2024 in Tokyo.
The Coins
Exclusive: Susquehanna crypto CEO departs to lead $671 million Avalanche treasury company
By Ben WeissOctober 1, 2025
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