Israel
Why Israel's Banks Will Unite Over Blockchain
Israel took a global lead on cyber security. Could it do the same with blockchain?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Should Bitcoin Groups Be More Transparent?
The Israeli Bitcoin Association records its board meetings and publishes them online. Should other bitcoin groups follow suit?
