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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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Financial firms from Stripe to Circle are building their own blockchains—here’s why
CompaniesFinancial firms from Stripe to Circle are building their own blockchains—here’s why
By Ben WeissAugust 13, 2025
Exclusive: Top crypto VC Matt Huang to lead Stripe blockchain Tempo as CEO, stay at Paradigm
CompaniesExclusive: Top crypto VC Matt Huang to lead Stripe blockchain Tempo as CEO, stay at Paradigm
By Ben Weiss and Leo SchwartzAugust 12, 2025
Exclusive: Fintech giant Stripe building ‘Tempo’ blockchain with crypto VC Paradigm
CompaniesExclusive: Fintech giant Stripe building ‘Tempo’ blockchain with crypto VC Paradigm
By Ben Weiss and Leo SchwartzAugust 11, 2025
A picture of the Ethereum logo surrounded by rays of light.
The CoinsEthereum surges past $4,000 as crypto market soars to all-time high over $4 trillion
By Ben WeissAugust 11, 2025
Trump family crypto business announces $1.5 billion treasury company for World Liberty token
CompaniesTrump family crypto business announces $1.5 billion treasury company for World Liberty token
By Ben WeissAugust 11, 2025
Trump crypto firm plans launch of public company that will hold family token
CompaniesTrump crypto firm plans launch of public company that will hold family token
By Ben Weiss and Leo SchwartzAugust 8, 2025
A stack of coins with the Bitcoin logo on them.
The CoinsBitcoin surges on new Trump measure to allow crypto in retirement funds
By Ben WeissAugust 7, 2025
Trump to sign executive order to allow crypto and other private assets into 401(k)s
RegulatorsTrump to sign executive order to allow crypto and other private assets into 401(k)s
By Ben WeissAugust 7, 2025
Subzero Labs raises $20 million to build a blockchain for the ‘real world’
CompaniesSubzero Labs raises $20 million to build a blockchain for the ‘real world’
By Ben WeissAugust 1, 2025
Jamie Dimon just gave a thumbs up to stablecoins—but still won’t say anything nice about Bitcoin
CompaniesJamie Dimon just gave a thumbs up to stablecoins—but still won’t say anything nice about Bitcoin
By Ben WeissJuly 31, 2025
Robinhood ‘hulk smashes’ earnings as push to diversify revenue pays off
CompaniesRobinhood ‘hulk smashes’ earnings as push to diversify revenue pays off
By Ben WeissJuly 30, 2025
Newly public eToro may launch its own blockchain, says CEO
CompaniesNewly public eToro may launch its own blockchain, says CEO
By Ben WeissJuly 29, 2025
PayPal to let U.S. merchants accept payment in more than 100 cryptocurrencies
CompaniesPayPal to let U.S. merchants accept payment in more than 100 cryptocurrencies
By Ben WeissJuly 28, 2025
Fund of funds plans raise for what it predicts will be the last big crypto boom
NewslettersFund of funds plans raise for what it predicts will be the last big crypto boom
By Ben WeissJuly 25, 2025
Bitcoin bull Tim Draper raises $200 million for new venture fund
CompaniesBitcoin bull Tim Draper raises $200 million for new venture fund
By Ben WeissJuly 24, 2025
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