“… Binance has … stopped marketing to Israelis and all activities focused on Israel until we examine the issue of licensing.” Major crypto exchange Binance has reportedly halted activities and marketing to Israelis following a request from one of the country’s financial regulators over licensing. According to a Thursday report from Israel-based news outlet Globes,…
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Over the last few weeks, furious debates over Covid-19 and vaccine mandates have divided people into two classes. On December 21, one individual from Argentina explained in a forum that “banks in Argentina are not letting unvaccinated people inside.” The person said that whether people are for or against vaccines, the mandate was “nuts” and…
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The publicly-listed crypto-asset exchange Coinbase has announced the company has acquired the Israeli firm Unbound Security. The announcement follows Coinbase acquiring the cryptocurrency wallet BRD last week and the Unbound acquisition is aimed at the company’s “commitment to providing the safest, most secure, and most trusted venue for anyone to interact with the [crypto economy].”
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Israeli police have arrested eight suspects in connection with a cryptocurrency fraud scheme after raiding their homes and seizing evidence. One of the suspects is Moshe Hogeg, a well-known owner of the premier soccer team Beitar Jerusalem Football Club. 8 People Arrested in Crypto Fraud Scheme in Israel Israeli police arrested eight suspects Thursday allegedly…
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Israel’s Money Laundering and Terror Financing Prohibition Authority (IMPA) has announced that new, tightened regulations will now apply to cryptoassets, fintechs, and various other financial products. The measures are designed to introduce more regulatory clarity and coherent standards, according to senior government representatives. They are also in line with the latest recommendations by the European…
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The bank has been exploring the introduction of a CBDC since 2017. The Bank of Israel is accelerating its research for the potential issuance of a central bank digital currency, or CBDC. In a statement from the central bank on Tuesday, the Bank of Israel said it was preparing an action plan to explore the…
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The platform said it plans to complete the acquisition before the third quarter of 2021. Payments giant PayPal has acquired Israel-based crypto custody firm Curv for an undisclosed amount. According to PayPal, the firm purchased Curv as part of its initiative to support cryptocurrencies and digital assets. The platform said it plans to complete the…
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Blockchain is changing how banks handle debt. One of Israel’s largest banks, Bank Hapoalim, has joined a blockchain-based platform recently released by IT firm Tata Consultancy Services, or TCS. TCS’ platform, dubbed Digital Bank Guarantee, is based on the Quartz blockchain and targets the digital banking industry in Israel. The new tool will supposedly help banks…
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