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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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Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., leaves a meeting of the House Republican Conference in the U.S. Capitol.
Regulators
Coinbase, Andreessen Horowitz, Circle among heavyweight donors committing $78 million to new crypto PAC
By Ben WeissDecember 18, 2023
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Regulators
SEC rejects Coinbase’s request for a separate regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry
By Ben WeissDecember 15, 2023
Jack Dorsey’s Block opens up preorders for Bitcoin hardware wallet Bitkey in more than 95 countries
Companies
Jack Dorsey’s Block opens up preorders for Bitcoin hardware wallet Bitkey in more than 95 countries
By Ben WeissDecember 7, 2023
Vlad Tenev speaks on camera during a Bloomberg interview.
Companies
Robinhood launches crypto trading in the EU, adds Solana and other tokens delisted in the U.S.
By Ben WeissDecember 7, 2023
IBM, Meta, and more than 50 others launch alliance to challenge dominant AI players
Tech
IBM, Meta, and more than 50 others launch alliance to challenge dominant AI players
By Ben WeissDecember 5, 2023
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Companies
Wormhole raises $225 million at a $2.5 billion valuation, finalizing split from Jump Crypto amid firm’s recent pullback
By Ben WeissNovember 29, 2023
Brian Armstrong speaks during a conference in NYC.
Companies
Coinbase stock surges 18% in a week as CEO Brian Armstrong says Binance settlement closes ‘that chapter of crypto’s history’
By Ben WeissNovember 27, 2023
Sam Altman speaks during a conference.
The Coins
Worldcoin’s price seesaws as saga of former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman consumes Silicon Valley
By Ben WeissNovember 20, 2023
Binance is launching an exchange in Thailand with a Thai energy mogul who’s worth $10.6 billion
Companies
Binance is launching an exchange in Thailand with a Thai energy mogul who’s worth $10.6 billion
By Ben WeissNovember 16, 2023
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Companies
Goldman Sachs and BNP Paribas lead $100 million funding round for Fnality International
By Ben WeissNovember 13, 2023
Bitcoin approaches $38,000 and Ethereum crosses $2,000 as ETF fever continues to buoy the crypto market
The Coins
Bitcoin approaches $38,000 and Ethereum crosses $2,000 as ETF fever continues to buoy the crypto market
By Ben WeissNovember 9, 2023
The battle to revive FTX is down to a former NYSE president, a fintech startup, and a private investment firm
Companies
The battle to revive FTX is down to a former NYSE president, a fintech startup, and a private investment firm
By Ben WeissNovember 8, 2023
Former Polychain partners raise $25 million for Ritual, a startup focused on decentralizing AI
Companies
Former Polychain partners raise $25 million for Ritual, a startup focused on decentralizing AI
By Ben WeissNovember 8, 2023
Robinhood to launch crypto trading in EU even as cryptocurrency revenue slides almost 26% from last quarter
Companies
Robinhood to launch crypto trading in EU even as cryptocurrency revenue slides almost 26% from last quarter
By Ben WeissNovember 7, 2023
OpenSea CEO Devin Finzer
NFTs and Culture
Days after laying off 50% of their staff, OpenSea executives are talking strategy at a $9 million mansion once owned by Katy Perry and Russell Brand
By Ben WeissNovember 7, 2023
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