Israel

Israeli Bitcoiners See Surveillance as Unavoidable During Coronavirus Crisis
Tracking mobile-phone data may save lives during the pandemic, but will it become a permanent feature of the surveillance state?

Israel’s Securities Regulator Asks Private Sector for DLT Proof-of-Concepts
Israel’s chief securities regulator Anat Guetta says DLT has “transformative potential” for the startup nation’s capital markets. Now she wants to see a proof-of-concept.

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.

These iAngels Are Bringing New Heavyweights Into Bitcoin Investing
The three women behind Israeli investment platform iAngels are promoting crypto adoption by connecting with traditional investors.

Join the CoinDesk Team in Tel Aviv
CoinDesk is heading to Tel Aviv on September 12 and we'd love to see you.

Facebook Isn't Behind the First Incubator for Libra Crypto Developers
With $125,000 committed to a virtual bootcamp in November, Libracamp is incubating development on Facebook's Libra testnet.

Israeli Regulator to Fast Track 2,000 Fintech License Applications
Over 2,000 fintech and blockchain-businesses are currently seeking licenses from the federal regulator

Israeli Cryptocurrency Traders Locked Out of Banking System: Report
Crypto startups are hitting a snag when it comes to Israeli banks.

Bancor Raised $153 Million and Found Actual Users. Why Did Its Price Tank?
Bancor raised $153 million as one of the top initial coin offerings of 2017. With its BNT token trading near all-time lows, here's an update on the project.

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.

