Palestine

Palestine’s Central Bank Reportedly Mulling a CBDC Launch

Palestinians do not have an independent currency, and rely on the Israeli shekel and Jordanian dinar.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 June 2021

Hamas Sees Surge in Donations Through Bitcoin: Report

An unidentified Hamas official said there has been a "spike" in the past month, the Wall Street Journal reported.

News  ·  3 June 2021
PayPal

Why It’s Tough to Send Aid Money to Palestine During the Latest Israel-Hamas Conflict

Banks in Israel and around the world are restricting business relationships with what they consider to be risky clients.

News  ·  21 May 2021
Middle East

Palestinian Militant Group Has Received 3,370 Bitcoins in Donations Since 2015: Report

The report from an Israeli organisation claims the group used bitcoin to avoid sanctions, offer a degree of anonymity to donors and enable cross-border money transfers.

News  ·  20 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
Bitcoin

In Palestine, Civilians Are Using Bitcoin More Than Hamas

Terrorists are using bitcoin, but they aren't the only ones. Here's the real story about bitcoin usage in Palestine.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 August 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
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
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