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Trump Administration in Talks With Crypto Startup on Israeli–Palestinian Peace Plans
Crypto startup Orbs has been working with the Trump administration to explore blockchain solutions related to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.
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Two Israeli Brothers Arrested for Phishing Fraud, Bitfinex Hack
The brothers two allegedly embezzled over $100 million over a multi-year scam.
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Crypto Exchange Bits of Gold Wins Supreme Court Battle Over Bank Block
Cryptocurrency exchange Bits of Gold has won a notable legal victory over an Israeli bank in its bid to keep access to banking services.
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Israeli Court Rules Bitcoin Is an Asset in Feud Over Tax Payment
An Israeli court has ruled against an investor in declaring bitcoin is an asset and not a currency, and thus subject to capital gains tax.
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Crypto Mogul Moshe Hogeg's ICOs Have Unusual Patterns, Analysis Finds
Controversy looms overhead as Israeli entrepreneur Moshe Hogeg promote's Sirin Labs' blockchain phone.
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Bitmain Closes Israel Development Arm Citing Crypto Bear Market
Cryptocurrency mining giant Bitmain has reportedly closed down its Israel-based R&D division, citing a crypto market "shake-up."
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Israeli Startups Raised $600 Million Through ICOs in 2018: Report
A new report by research firm One Alpha found that, despite a general slowdown in the crypto market, Israeli startups continue raise funds from ICOs.
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Israel's Securities Watchdog Builds Blockchain Into Its Messaging Tool
Israel's securities regulator has launched a blockchain-based messaging system in a bid to improve security and fight fraud.
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Palestinians Are Using Bitcoin to Transact Across Borders Amid Conflict
For a small community of users in the occupied territories, bitcoin has become an economic lifeline to the outside world. But it can do only so much.
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Czech Investment Bank Raising $100 Million for Blockchain Fund
Prague-based Benson Oak has announced it is raising $100 million to launch an investment fund with a focus on blockchain startups in Israel.
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