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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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The Coins
Trump team plans launch of digital wallet as crypto empire keeps expanding
By Ben WeissJune 3, 2025
Stocks flat after Trump says China ‘totally violated’ trade agreement with U.S.
Economy
Stocks flat after Trump says China ‘totally violated’ trade agreement with U.S.
By Ben WeissMay 30, 2025
Binance scores big win after SEC agrees to drop lawsuit against exchange
Regulators
Binance scores big win after SEC agrees to drop lawsuit against exchange
By Ben WeissMay 29, 2025
Inside the $400 million Coinbase breach: An Indian call center and teenage hackers
Companies
Inside the $400 million Coinbase breach: An Indian call center and teenage hackers
By Ben Weiss and Jeff John RobertsMay 29, 2025
Markets dip as Federal Reserve worries economy faces ‘difficult tradeoffs’
Economy
Markets dip as Federal Reserve worries economy faces ‘difficult tradeoffs’
By Ben WeissMay 28, 2025
Polygon Labs and market maker GSR launch DeFi-focused blockchain
Companies
Polygon Labs and market maker GSR launch DeFi-focused blockchain
By Ben WeissMay 28, 2025
Markets dip after Trump threatens tariffs against Europe and Apple, sinking the iPhone maker’s stock by 3%
Economy
Markets dip after Trump threatens tariffs against Europe and Apple, sinking the iPhone maker’s stock by 3%
By Ben WeissMay 23, 2025
Influencer who attended Trump’s memecoin dinner says he got a ‘Walmart steak’—and no access to the president
Regulators
Influencer who attended Trump’s memecoin dinner says he got a ‘Walmart steak’—and no access to the president
By Ben WeissMay 23, 2025
Bitcoin hits all-time high of $109,000 amid stock market recovery
The Coins
Bitcoin hits all-time high of $109,000 amid stock market recovery
By Ben WeissMay 21, 2025
Trump’s big crypto dinner this Thursday will host 220 guests, including a Chinese billionaire—while a U.S. Senator plans to join a protest outside
Companies
Trump’s big crypto dinner this Thursday will host 220 guests, including a Chinese billionaire—while a U.S. Senator plans to join a protest outside
By Ben WeissMay 20, 2025
Exclusive: Circle cofounder raises $18 million to build ‘AI-native bank’
Companies
Exclusive: Circle cofounder raises $18 million to build ‘AI-native bank’
By Ben WeissMay 20, 2025
A stock market traders looks at screen worried.
Economy
Consumer sentiment plunges to near-record lows—but stock markets remain unfazed
By Ben WeissMay 16, 2025
Eric Trump pitches family’s ‘American Bitcoin’ mining firm as a Strategy-style proxy bet
Companies
Eric Trump pitches family’s ‘American Bitcoin’ mining firm as a Strategy-style proxy bet
By Ben WeissMay 16, 2025
JPMorgan Chase steps beyond ‘walled garden’ to settle transaction on public blockchain
Companies
JPMorgan Chase steps beyond ‘walled garden’ to settle transaction on public blockchain
By Ben WeissMay 14, 2025
Trump is hosting a dinner for the biggest buyers of his memecoin. The guest list is now set—and many of the winners are foreign nationals
Companies
Trump is hosting a dinner for the biggest buyers of his memecoin. The guest list is now set—and many of the winners are foreign nationals
By Catherine McGrath and Ben WeissMay 12, 2025
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