Israel
CBDCs Can Stop Aid Falling Into Terrorist Hands
Central bank digital currencies, like the digital shekel, can be programmed to stop money reaching the wrong people, says Orbs' co-founder.
Israeli Bill Would Force Crypto Investors to Report Holdings Above $61K
The Israeli Bitcoin Association is opposing the proposed reporting requirement, calling it discriminatory.
Israeli Seizure Order Shows Hamas Holds USDT, TRX, DOGE
The wallets, 84 in all, show the terrorist group has diversified its holdings far beyond bitcoin.
Palestine’s Central Bank Reportedly Mulling a CBDC Launch
Palestinians do not have an independent currency, and rely on the Israeli shekel and Jordanian dinar.
Bank of Israel Has Already Tested a Digital Shekel
The official said he is not optimistic about an Israeli CBDC being launched.
eToro U.S. Chief on Expanding U.S. Hub to Miami; State of Crypto in Israel
Israeli-based exchange eToro plans to expand its U.S. hub in Hoboken, NJ, and build an additional branch in Miami, FL. eToro U.S. Managing Director Guy Hirsch joins "First Mover" to discuss what's in store. Plus, his main takeaways from the Bitcoin 2021 conference, how eToro is combatting the ransomware problem and the state of crypto in Israel.
Palestinian Militant Group Hamas Sees Increase in Crypto Donations Since Start of Conflict With Israel Last Month
The Palestinian militant group Hamas has seen a surge in cryptocurrency donations since the start of the escalating conflict in besieged Gaza. “The Hash” team explores bitcoin as a tool for freedom, and its role in the global financial system.
Venmo's Censorship of Gaza Payments Makes Case for Neutral Platforms
Whatever the rights and wrongs of the Gaza conflict, platforms like Venmo shouldn't decide who gets paid or not. We need open systems like Bitcoin.
Israel’s Central Bank Considers Issuing a Digital Shekel
The central bank is to focus more effort on CBDCs as a potential benefit to payments and the digital economy.
Israeli Pension Giant Put $100M Into Grayscale Bitcoin Trust: Report
Altshuler Shaham made the investment in GBTC in the second half of last year, when bitcoin was trading at around $21,000.
