Over 2,000 fintech and blockchain-businesses are currently seeking licenses from the federal regulator
Israeli Cryptocurrency Traders Locked Out of Banking System: Report
Crypto startups are hitting a snag when it comes to Israeli banks.
Bancor Raised $153 Million and Found Actual Users. Why Did Its Token Tank?
Bancor raised $153 million as one of the top initial coin offerings of 2017. With its BNT token trading near all-time lows, here’s an update on the project.
Trump Administration in Talks With Crypto Startup on Israeli–Palestinian Peace Plans
Crypto startup Orbs has been working with the Trump administration to explore blockchain solutions related to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.
Two Israeli Brothers Arrested for Phishing Fraud, Bitfinex Hack
The brothers two allegedly embezzled over $100 million over a multi-year scam.
Crypto Exchange Bits Of Gold Wins Supreme Court Battle Over Bank Block
Cryptocurrency exchange Bits of Gold has won a notable legal victory over an Israeli bank in its bid to keep access to banking services.
Israeli Court Rules Bitcoin Is an Asset in Feud Over Tax Payment
An Israeli court has ruled against an investor in declaring bitcoin is an asset and not a currency, and thus subject to capital gains tax.
Crypto Mogul Moshe Hogeg’s ICOs Have Unusual Patterns, Analysis Finds
Controversy looms overhead as Israeli entrepreneur Moshe Hogeg promote’s Sirin Labs’ blockchain phone.
Bitmain Closes Israel Development Arm Citing Crypto Bear Market
Cryptocurrency mining giant Bitmain has reportedly closed down its Israel-based R&D division, citing a crypto market “shake-up.”
Israeli Startups Raised $600 Million Through ICOs in 2018: Report
A new report by research firm One Alpha found that, despite a general slowdown in the crypto market, Israeli startups continue raise funds from ICOs.
Israel’s Securities Watchdog Builds Blockchain Into Its Messaging Tool
Israel’s securities regulator has launched a blockchain-based messaging system in a bid to improve security and fight fraud.
Palestinians Are Using Bitcoin to Transact Across Borders Amid Conflict
For a small community of users in the occupied territories, bitcoin has become an economic lifeline to the outside world. But it can do only so much.
Benson Oak Raising $100 Million for Blockchain-Focused Fund
Prague-based Benson Oak announced it is raising $100 million to launch an investment fund with a focus on blockchain startups in Israel.
Israeli Regulator: Utility Tokens Shouldn’t Be Deemed Securities
The Israel Securities Authority also proposed an ICO sandbox in a recent report now in the hands of the agency’s chair, who will decide how to proceed
Israel Bars Crypto Firms from Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Indices
Israel’s securities regulator has said that cryptocurrency-related firms may not be listed on the TASE indices due to high volatility.
Israeli Supreme Court Rules for Bitcoin Broker in Bank Dispute
A cryptocurrency brokerage based in Israel won’t have its bank account closed – for now – thanks to an intervention by the Supreme Court.
Israel Confirms It Will Tax Bitcoin as Property
Israel has confirmed that it will treat cryptocurrencies as taxable assets in a new circular published on Monday.