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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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Two people balance on top of a Bitcoin.
The CoinsCrypto 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
CompaniesExclusive: 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
CompaniesExclusive: 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
CompaniesNew 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 CoinsExclusive: Susquehanna crypto CEO departs to lead $671 million Avalanche treasury company
By Ben WeissOctober 1, 2025
Google CEO looks at camera during press conference
CompaniesGoogle backs $3 billion deal with Bitcoin miner as Big Tech looks to crypto for compute
By Ben WeissSeptember 25, 2025
A headshot of Bastion CEO Nassim Eddequiouaq.
CompaniesCoinbase leads $14.6 million investment in stablecoin startup Bastion, founded by former a16z execs
By Ben WeissSeptember 24, 2025
Edward Woodford starting at the camera in the middle of a busy street.
CompaniesFast-growing crypto and stablecoin startup Zerohash raises $104 million
By Ben WeissSeptember 23, 2025
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The CoinsCrypto traders lose $1.6 billion as sector shows signs of ‘bearish exhaustion’
By Ben WeissSeptember 22, 2025
Dogecoin’s first ETF launches after SEC eases pathway for crypto funds to enter public markets
The CoinsDogecoin’s first ETF launches after SEC eases pathway for crypto funds to enter public markets
By Ben WeissSeptember 18, 2025
Suspect in Coinbase hack kept data for more than 10,000 customers on her phone, court filing alleges
CompaniesSuspect in Coinbase hack kept data for more than 10,000 customers on her phone, court filing alleges
By Ben WeissSeptember 16, 2025
Google CEO waves on stage at a May conference.
CompaniesGoogle releases AI payments protocol that includes support for stablecoins, partners include Coinbase and Salesforce
By Ben WeissSeptember 16, 2025
Pantera and Summer Capital raise $1.25 billion to turn neurotech firm into Solana treasury company
CompaniesPantera and Summer Capital raise $1.25 billion to turn neurotech firm into Solana treasury company
By Ben WeissSeptember 15, 2025
John Egan looks into the camera for a headshot.
CompaniesExclusive: Stripe’s head of crypto departs to join Polygon Labs as chief product officer 
By Ben WeissSeptember 15, 2025
Tether to launch U.S. stablecoin, appoints former Trump crypto guru Bo Hines as CEO of American expansion
CompaniesTether to launch U.S. stablecoin, appoints former Trump crypto guru Bo Hines as CEO of American expansion
By Ben Weiss and Leo SchwartzSeptember 12, 2025
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