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Israel Arrests 3 in Crypto Scheme to Launder Millions Stolen From France
17.8.2022
Police in Israel have detained three suspects who allegedly laundered millions of euros stolen from the French treasury through cryptocurrency transactions. The money came from government grants for businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Israeli Law Enforcement Busts Money-Laundering Ring...
Israel puts the brakes on cash to spur digital payments
1.8.2022
It's believed that Israel will neither be the first nor last country to impose such measures
Israel Prohibits Cash Deals for Amounts Starting as Low as $1,700
30.7.2022
New legislation introducing tighter restrictions on payments with large sums of cash will enter into force in Israel on Monday. The goal, as stated by the country’s tax authority, is to improve the fight against organized crime, money laundering, and tax evasion. Critics doubt the law will...
World Economic Outlook, Crypto Tax Exemption, Cryptojacking Rising + More News
26.7.2022
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Israeli Crypto Company Etoro Lays Off 100 Workers, SPAC Deal Terminated, Company Eyes Private Raise
6.7.2022
The digital currency firm Etoro has revealed it is laying off 100 workers or roughly 6% of the company’s workforce. Furthermore, Etoro disclosed that the company is terminating the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger planned with Fintech Acquisition Corp. Etoro says the company...
Israel’s regulator teases comprehensive crypto framework at ICC
3.7.2022
This year’s annual Israel Crypto Conference was focused on regulation and CBDCs: The regulated status of cryptocurrencies would open many doors of possibilities
Bank of Israel experiments with central bank digital currency smart contracts and privacy
21.6.2022
The Israeli central bank looked at trust issues and policy decisions implied in a potential digital shekel, as well as some of the technical aspects of digital currency
DeFi crypto wallet aims to decentralize inheritance of crypto and NFTs
1.6.2022
Kirobo’s new inheritance solution allows users to generate and execute an automated last will without the need for lawyers, government authorities, or any other centralized entity
Two credit card firms in Israel to let cardholders buy Bitcoin
18.5.2022
Two Israel-based credit card companies, Max and Isracard, have started working on Bitcoin investment and cashback solutions via a credit card
This week’s Law Decoded: Is depegging a real threat to financial stability?
17.5.2022
Janet Yellen calls on lawmakers to develop a consistent federal framework for stablecoins, Hester Peirce urges to allow room for failure and more
Public Consultations Reveal Positive Interest in Bank of Israel’s Digital Shekel
14.5.2022
A survey carried out by the central bank of Israel has returned mostly positive responses from stakeholders regarding the possible issuance of a digital shekel currency. Many of the participants in the public consultations support the continued development of the project, the regulator said. Bank...
Most Wanted 'Cryptoqueen', Galaxy's Buyback, Delayed CBDC + More News
12.5.2022
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Bank of Israel claims 'public support' for its CBDC project
11.5.2022
Stakeholders believe that the digital shekel would boost competition, but remain divided on the matter of privacy
Second Largest Israeli Bank Leumi Launching Cryptocurrency Trading
27.3.2022
Israel’s second-largest bank, Leumi, is launching a cryptocurrency trading service to allow customers of its digital investment platform to trade cryptocurrencies. “The service will allow Pepper Invest customers to buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrencies.” Major Israeli Bank...
Top Israeli bank to accept BTC and ETH trading through Paxos' collaboration
25.3.2022
Pepper Invest users can now buy, sell, and hold Bitcoin and Ethereum subject to regulatory approval
Israeli Bank Leumi Enables Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading
25.3.2022
In a bid to attract Israeli crypto investors, Bank Leumi has announced that it will enable its customers to trade cryptoassets. Trading services will be carried out through the bank’s online trading platform Pepper Invest.
Pepper Invest is offering its crypto trading services in partnership...
Israel's Bank Leumi to Enable Crypto Trading: Report
25.3.2022
Bank Leumi is offering this service in partnership with New York-based custody and trading platform Paxos
Bank of Israel issues draft guidelines on cryptocurrency AML/CFT
11.3.2022
Private banks could be required to conduct risk assessments on case-by-case basis
Big Short Against Tether, CBDC Giweaway, New NFT Collections + More News
11.3.2022
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Bank of Israel Publishes Draft Guidelines for Crypto Deposits
11.3.2022
The draft rules would prevent Israeli banks applying a blanket ban on fiat deposits originating from crypto activities