Israel
Hamas-Linked Crypto Accounts Frozen by Israeli Police, With Binance's Help: Report
Israeli authorities had previously seized around 190 Binance accounts with alleged ties to terrorist groups.
Israel War Prompts Crypto Firms Including Fireblocks, MarketAcross to Start Aid Fund
The organization will host a multi-signature wallet to collect donations for Israelis in multiple cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) as well as the dollar-linked stablecoins USDT and USDC.
Hong Kong-Israel CBDC Project Examines Security, Privacy, Accessibility
Project Sela claims to settle directly on central bank balance sheets without compromising people's data
Israel Consults Public on DAO Regulation, Sets Up Special Examination Team
The team will examine required corporate status, taxation and other aspects of DAOs to "create legal certainty" and reduce risks, the government has said.
Israeli Lawmakers Support Axing Crypto Capital Gains Tax for Foreigners
A bill exempting foreign residents from capital gains taxes on crypto sales, and lowering tax on stock-options-like crypto options for employees has passed a preliminary reading in the Knesset.
Israel Seized $1.7M in Crypto From Iranian Military and Hezbollah With Chainalysis' Aid
The Israeli government seized the crypto wallets after an order from Defense Minister Yoav Gallant earlier this week,.
Israel Has Seized 190 Binance Accounts With Alleged Terrorist Ties Since 2021: Reuters
Israeli authorities say the accounts on crypto exchange Binance belonged to individuals affiliated with Daesh and Hamas.
Israel's Central Bank Outlines Scenarios for Issuing a Digital Shekel
The bank hasn't decided yet whether to issue a central bank digital currency.
BIS Says 'Hub-and-Spoke' Cross-Border Transfers Offer Benefits to Retail CBDC
The system is designed to offer users the best foreign-exchange rates and faster transactions while allowing central banks to keep almost total control of their currencies.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Plans to Let Customers of Its Nonbank Members Trade Crypto
The exchange is trying to meet the demand for digital assets while mitigating the risks.
