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Ben Weiss

Dubai Correspondent

Ben Weiss is a Dubai-based correspondent.

He previously reported on crypto for Fortune and has published work with WIRED, the Guardian, Slate, PBS NewsHour, Gizmodo, among other publications.

He graduated with a dual master's in journalism and international relations from New York University and a bachelor's in history from Carleton College.

Disclosure: Ben has no significant crypto holdings.

Ben Weiss

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A Messari crypto conference sponsor is tax dodger who says 99% of Americans shouldn’t pay up
People & culture
A Messari crypto conference sponsor is tax dodger who says 99% of Americans shouldn’t pay up
Ben Weiss
Three OpenSea execs quit in last three months as troubles mount for NFT marketplace
Web3
Three OpenSea execs quit in last three months as troubles mount for NFT marketplace
Ben Weiss
OpenSea axed NFTs that behaved like securities for years before SEC scrutiny
RegulationWeb3
OpenSea axed NFTs that behaved like securities for years before SEC scrutiny
Ben Weiss
Mango Markets companies settle with SEC over sale of unregistered securities
Regulation
Mango Markets companies settle with SEC over sale of unregistered securities
Ben Weiss
How Stani Kulechov and Rune Christensen cleared the air to usher in a ‘DeFi renaissance’
DeFiPeople & culture
How Stani Kulechov and Rune Christensen cleared the air to usher in a ‘DeFi renaissance’
L. Kelly, B. Weiss
Companies behind stablecoin TrueUSD settle charges with SEC
Regulation
Companies behind stablecoin TrueUSD settle charges with SEC
Ben Weiss
How DAI’s stablecoin rebrand hit $490m in five days
DeFi
How DAI’s stablecoin rebrand hit $490m in five days
L. Kelly, B. Weiss
Rivers of whiskey and Taylor Swift songs — how I survived a crypto party at 33,000 feet
People & culture
Rivers of whiskey and Taylor Swift songs — how I survived a crypto party at 33,000 feet
Ben Weiss
Axie Infinity founder wants everyone to work in his games: It’s ‘not dystopian’
Web3People & culture
Axie Infinity founder wants everyone to work in his games: It’s ‘not dystopian’
T. Craig, B. Weiss
Anthony Scaramucci panel highlights crypto’s political divides: ‘Trump is a polarising person’
RegulationPeople & culture
Anthony Scaramucci panel highlights crypto’s political divides: ‘Trump is a polarising person’
Ben Weiss
Chainalysis CEO on the crypto firm’s next big revenue driver as government roster hits 250
Deals
Chainalysis CEO on the crypto firm’s next big revenue driver as government roster hits 250
Ben Weiss
Arbitrum co-founder defends ‘parasitic’ $12bn layer 2s as Ethereum falters
DeFiPeople & culture
Arbitrum co-founder defends ‘parasitic’ $12bn layer 2s as Ethereum falters
T. Craig, B. Weiss
Fintechs like Revolut and Robinhood hold the key to DeFi’s growth, says Morpho founder
DealsDeFi
Fintechs like Revolut and Robinhood hold the key to DeFi’s growth, says Morpho founder
B. Weiss, J. Wright
eToro settlement’s silver lining: SEC implies Ethereum isn’t security
Regulation
eToro settlement’s silver lining: SEC implies Ethereum isn’t security
Ben Weiss
Shitposting is part of the job for this crypto pro: ‘It’s an art form’
People & culture
Shitposting is part of the job for this crypto pro: ‘It’s an art form’
B. Weiss, J. Wright
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Trista Kelley
Trista Kelley

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Ekin Genç
Ekin Genç

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Robert Holloway
Robert Holloway

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Eric Johansson

News Editor

Edward Robinson
Edward Robinson

Story Editor

Joanna Wright
Joanna Wright

Regulation Correspondent

Tim Craig
Tim Craig

DeFi Correspondent

Kyle Baird
Kyle Baird

Weekend Editor

Aleks Gilbert
Aleks Gilbert

DeFi Correspondent

Ben Weiss
Ben Weiss

Dubai Correspondent

Larry O'Connor
Larry O'Connor

US Editor

Osato Avan-Nomayo
Osato Avan-Nomayo

DeFi Correspondent

Wolfgang Münchau
Wolfgang Münchau

Columnist

Liam Kelly
Liam Kelly

DeFi Correspondent