Israel

Bitmain

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."

Markets  ·  10 December 2018
ICOs

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.

Markets  ·  2 November 2018
Regulation

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 October 2018
Bitcoin

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 September 2018
Investments

Czech Investment Bank Raising $100 Million for Blockchain Fund

Prague-based Benson Oak has announced it is raising $100 million to launch an investment fund with a focus on blockchain startups in Israel.

Markets  ·  10 July 2018
Regulation

Israeli Regulator Outlines What Makes A Token a Security (Or Not)

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

Policy & regulation  ·  19 March 2018
Regulation

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 March 2018
Court Cases

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. 

Policy & regulation  ·  27 February 2018
Legal

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 February 2018
Regulation

Would Israel’s ICO Tax Plan Retain Startups or Scare Them Off?

While some say the guidelines proposed by Israel's tax authority would legitimize token sales, others balk at the notion of taxing them at all.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 January 2018
Cryptocurrency

Israel Releases Draft Plan for Taxing ICOs

Israel's government has published draft circular outlining possible approaches to taxing the proceeds of initial coin offerings (ICOs).

Policy & regulation  ·  17 January 2018
Regulation

Israeli Finance Watchdog Seeks to Ban Public Firms from Bitcoin Trading

Bitcoin trading companies in Israel may soon face a tighter rule imposed by the country's financial watchdog.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 December 2017
Banking

Israel’s Largest Bank Begins Blockchain Trial With Microsoft

Israel's largest bank is working with software giant Microsoft to develop a blockchain-based platform for creating digital bank guarantees.

Business  ·  7 September 2017
Regulation

ICO Oversight? Israeli Regulators Form Token Sale Study Committee

Israeli regulators are studying whether to apply the country's existing securities laws to the initial coin offering (ICO) model.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 August 2017
Central Bank

Palestinian Government Said to Be Considering a Bitcoin-Like Currency

Palestine's monetary authority is reportedly looking to create its own digital currency.

Markets  ·  12 May 2017