Israel
Sync Community Raising 15 BTC to Help Lead Developer Leave Gaza
The Sync community is raising funds to help its lead developer and his family escape the Gaza Strip.
Israeli Bitcoin Conference Postponed Due to Gaza Crisis
The battle between Israeli forces and Hamas has resulted in the closure of Ben-Gurion International Airport to incoming flights.
DNA Block Chain Project Boosts Research, Preserves Patient Anonymity
Publishing genetic records on a block chain could help researchers design better drugs, while still maintaining patients' privacy.
Middle East's First Two-Way Bitcoin ATM Launches in Tel Aviv
Another bitcoin ATM has arrived in the Israeli capital, further easing access to the cryptocurrency in the startup hub.
How Israel Can, and Should, Become Ground Zero for Bitcoin
The IRS has opened the door for Israel to become the epicentre of digital currency innovation, argues Michael Eisenberg.
International Effort Brings Boost for Bitcoin in Vietnam
A new bitcoin exchange project in Vietnam combines German experience, Israeli technology, and local knowledge to educate and promote.
Israeli Regulators Issue Joint Warning on Cryptocurrencies
The Bank of Israel (BoI) and the Israeli Ministry of Finance have issued a joint statement on digital currencies.
Israeli Regulators Take “Wait and See” Approach on Digital Currencies
Israel isn't ignoring bitcoin, it is simply waiting to see what the rest of the world does first.
In-person bitcoin exchanges spread across the globe
More and more people are trading bitcoin in person, keeping with the ethos of a decentralised, peer-to-peer currency.
Israeli government reportedly mulling bitcoin tax
The Israeli Tax Authority is said to be considering ways to tax profits made on bitcoin.
