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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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Companies
Google 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.
Companies
Coinbase leads $14.6 million investment in stablecoin startup Bastion, founded by former a16z execs
By Ben WeissSeptember 24, 2025
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Companies
Fast-growing crypto and stablecoin startup Zerohash raises $104 million
By Ben WeissSeptember 23, 2025
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The Coins
Crypto 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 Coins
Dogecoin’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
Companies
Suspect in Coinbase hack kept data for more than 10,000 customers on her phone, court filing alleges
By Ben WeissSeptember 16, 2025
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Companies
Google 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
Companies
Pantera and Summer Capital raise $1.25 billion to turn neurotech firm into Solana treasury company
By Ben WeissSeptember 15, 2025
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Companies
Exclusive: 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
Companies
Tether 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
Billionaire Barry Silbert says he hasn’t been this excited about a crypto project since discovering Bitcoin
Companies
Billionaire Barry Silbert says he hasn’t been this excited about a crypto project since discovering Bitcoin
By Ben WeissSeptember 11, 2025
Blockchain lender Figure soars 30% after Nasdaq debut, nears $6 billion valuation
Companies
Blockchain lender Figure soars 30% after Nasdaq debut, nears $6 billion valuation
By Ben WeissSeptember 11, 2025
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Investing
Is there a crypto bubble? Yes, says CEO of $15 billion exchange Kraken
By Ben WeissSeptember 11, 2025
Crypto companies are fighting in a ‘Bachelor’-style frenzy to launch a stablecoin that will power DeFi’s hottest exchange
Companies
Crypto companies are fighting in a ‘Bachelor’-style frenzy to launch a stablecoin that will power DeFi’s hottest exchange
By Ben WeissSeptember 10, 2025
Tesla bull Dan Ives now chairs a company hoarding a Sam Altman-linked cryptocurrency. He’s not the only big name to enter the treasury race
Companies
Tesla bull Dan Ives now chairs a company hoarding a Sam Altman-linked cryptocurrency. He’s not the only big name to enter the treasury race
By Ben WeissSeptember 9, 2025
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