Israel

Regulation

Israel’s Tax Authority Wants to Treat Bitcoin As a Kind of Property

Israel’s government is set to apply capital gains tax to bitcoin sales, categorizing digital currencies as a type of property.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 January 2017
Banking

Why Israel’s Banks Will Unite Over Blockchain

Israel took a global lead on cyber security. Could it do the same with blockchain?

Markets  ·  30 October 2016
Israel

Colu Raises $9.6 Million to Promote Blockchain-Based Local Currencies

Tel Aviv-based blockchain startup Colu has raised $9.6m amid a shift in its business model to local currency issuance.

Markets  ·  23 June 2016
Israel

Intel to Develop Blockchain Projects at New Innovation Lab in Israel

Tech giant Intel has opened a development lab in Tel Aviv focused on financial technologies like the blockchain.

Tech  ·  31 May 2016
Israel

Deloitte Highlights Israel’s Rise as ‘Blockchain Hotspot’

A new report from Deloitte focuses on Israel's development into a 'blockchain hub', outlining 38 startups working in the space.

Markets  ·  3 March 2016
Venture Capital

Simplex Raises $7 Million for Credit Card Bitcoin Buying Service

An Israeli bitcoin startup focused on enabling bitcoin purchases with credit cards has recently closed a $7m Series A funding round.

Business  ·  5 February 2016
Startups

Colu Launches Beta Version of Digital Asset Platform

Israel-based colored coins startup Colu has launched the beta version of its developer platform. Based on bitcoin’s blockchain technology, the platform will enable developers and individuals to register and exchange digital assets. Additionally, Colu announced its integration with Revelator, a music business management platform. Amos Meiri, Colu CEO and co-founder, said in a statement: “The Colu team has […]

Business  ·  12 August 2015
Startups

How Bitrated Wants to Put the Trust Back in Bitcoin

Founded in 2013 by software developer Nadav Ivgi, Bitrated is a trust platform that provides fraud prevention mechanisms for bitcoin.

Business  ·  12 April 2015
Hackathon

Bitcoin Billboard Wins Tel Aviv Hackathon

Over 20 hours of hacking at the Decentralize This! hackathon in Tel Aviv has resulted in the creation of bitcoin's own Million Dollar Homepage.

Business  ·  17 March 2015
Venture Capital

Bitcoin Messenger App GetGems Raises $400k From Waze Investor

Israeli seed-stage investment group Magma VC has invested $400,000 in decentralised social messaging startup GetGems.

Business  ·  5 January 2015
Israel

Should Bitcoin Groups Be More Transparent?

The Israeli Bitcoin Association records its board meetings and publishes them online. Should other bitcoin groups follow suit?

Markets  ·  28 August 2014
Altcoins

Sync Community Raising 15 BTC to Help Lead Developer Leave Gaza

The Sync community is raising funds to help its lead developer and his family escape the Gaza Strip.

Tech  ·  26 August 2014
Israel

Israeli Bitcoin Conference Postponed Due to Gaza Crisis

The battle between Israeli forces and Hamas has resulted in the closure of Ben-Gurion International Airport to incoming flights.

Business  ·  22 July 2014
Research

DNA Block Chain Project Boosts Research, Preserves Patient Anonymity

Publishing genetic records on a block chain could help researchers design better drugs, while still maintaining patients' privacy.

Business  ·  27 June 2014
Bitcoin

Middle East’s First Two-Way Bitcoin ATM Launches in Tel Aviv

Another bitcoin ATM has arrived in the Israeli capital, further easing access to the cryptocurrency in the startup hub.

Business  ·  11 June 2014