Israel

Security

Israeli Firm Develops Tech Allowing Crypto Users to Retrieve Funds Sent in Error

Israeli blockchain startup Kirobo says it solved the problem of funds being lost through errors in irreversible crypto transactions.

Tech  ·  30 June 2020
Bitcoin

Israeli Bitcoiners See Surveillance as Unavoidable During Coronavirus Crisis

Tracking mobile-phone data may save lives during the pandemic, but will it become a permanent feature of the surveillance state?

Policy & regulation  ·  19 March 2020
Regulation

Israel’s Securities Regulator Asks Private Sector for DLT Proof-of-Concepts

Israel’s chief securities regulator Anat Guetta says DLT has “transformative potential” for the startup nation’s capital markets. Now she wants to see a proof-of-concept.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 January 2020
Bitcoin

What the Holy Land Reveals About Bitcoin

Israel's political backdrop gave attendees of Tel Aviv Blockchain Week an opportunity to ponder the duality of today's bitcoin movement.

Business  ·  20 September 2019
Investments

These iAngels Are Bringing New Heavyweights Into Bitcoin Investing

The three women behind Israeli investment platform iAngels are promoting crypto adoption by connecting with traditional investors.

Business  ·  18 September 2019
Israel

Join the CoinDesk Team in Tel Aviv

CoinDesk is heading to Tel Aviv on September 12 and we'd love to see you.

Markets  ·  30 August 2019
Facebook

Facebook Isn’t Behind the First Incubator for Libra Crypto Developers

With $125,000 committed to a virtual bootcamp in November, Libracamp is incubating development on Facebook's Libra testnet.

Business  ·  20 August 2019
Regulation

Israeli Regulator to Fast Track 2,000 Fintech License Applications

Over 2,000 fintech and blockchain-businesses are currently seeking licenses from the federal regulator

Policy & regulation  ·  19 August 2019
Banks

Israeli Cryptocurrency Traders Locked Out of Banking System: Report

Crypto startups are hitting a snag when it comes to Israeli banks.

Markets  ·  8 August 2019
Regulation

Bancor Raised $153 Million and Found Actual Users. Why Did Its Price 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.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 July 2019
Regulation

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 June 2019
Bitfinex

Two Israeli Brothers Arrested for Phishing Fraud, Bitfinex Hack

The brothers two allegedly embezzled over $100 million over a multi-year scam.

Markets  ·  24 June 2019
Exchanges

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 June 2019
Court Cases

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 May 2019
Venture Capital

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 March 2019