Stakeholders believe that the digital shekel would boost competition, but remain divided on the matter of privacy.
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Top Israeli bank to accept BTC and ETH trading through Paxos’ collaboration
Pepper Invest users can now buy, sell and hold Bitcoin and Ethereum, subject to regulatory approval.
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Despatches: Fintech Week Tel Aviv
Fintech Calling delivers an exceptional event Continue reading on BTP — bringing the benefits of blockchain and smart contracts to business »
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Bank of Israel issues draft guidelines on cryptocurrency AML/CFT
Private banks could be required to conduct risk assessments on case-by-case basis.
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Bank of Israel: Adoption of CBDC Will Not Materially Affect the Banking System
Israel’s central bank says the public’s adoption of the digital shekel is not expected “to materially affect the banking system.” The bank, however, warns that
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Israeli authorities seize Hamas linked crypto accounts
The Israeli government has confiscated 30 crypto wallets from a small exchange based in Gaza, where the Hamas terrorist group has bolstered its military.
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