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Israel’s Bank Association to Central Bank: Publish Guidelines on Cryptocurrency

20.06.18|Reut Shpigelman
The lack of clear guidelines regarding crypto-related financial activity makes it difficult for banks to perform due diligence
היזם הסדרתי משה חוגג

Sirin Labs Co-Founder Moshe Hogeg Buys Israeli Real Estate—in Bitcoin

20.06.18|Meir Orbach
Mr. Hogeg, whose company raised $157.8 million in a December ICO, paid 15% of the $19 million deal with bitcoin
ועידת שוק ההון 2018 אבי ליכט המשנה ליועץ המשפטי לממשלה

Israel Can Become a Regulatory Sandbox for Self-Driving Cars, Blockchain, Former Government Official Says

17.06.18|Tomer Hadar
Speaking at Calcalist’s Capital Markets conference in Tel Aviv on Wednesday, Avi Licht, Israel’s former deputy attorney general, said the country should “manufacture regulations” that would catalyze innovation
כיתוב הקרמלין הכיכר האדומה מוסקבה

CTech’s Wednesday Roundup of Israeli Tech News

13.06.18|CTech
Two cybersecurity companies with links to Israel placed on U.S. blacklist. Tel Aviv-based startup seeking regulatory nod to pay employees in bitcoin. Public data doesn’t capture extent of Chinese-Israeli deals
חנות לממכר ביטקוין ב ת"א תל אביב

Tel Aviv-Based Startup Seeking Regulatory Nod to Pay Employees in Bitcoin

13.06.18|Reut Shpigelman
Social engagement startup Spot.IM hopes to offer employees the option of getting paid at least a portion of their wage in cryptocurrency
ביטקוין מטבע וירטואלי קריפטו כסף דיגיטלי

Cryptocoin Creators Tackle Speed Challenge

08.06.18|Ilia Stechkin
To enable mass adoption, blockchain projects are currently looking for ways to increase the number of transactions per second
מוסף שבועי 1.6.17 מני רוזנפלד יו"ר אגוד ה ביטקוין בישראל

Israeli Law That Would Regulate Crypto Cashing Out Postponed

31.05.18|Reut Shpigelman
The delay may harm Israeli startups that banked on initial coin offerings to bankroll their operations, said in a statement Meni Rosenfeld, chairman of the Israeli Bitcoin Association
חנות לממכר ביטקוין ב ת"א תל אביב

Israeli Financial Institutions Will Be Required to Report Suspicious Cryptocurrency Activity

28.05.18|Reut Shpigelman
A new legislation draft by Israel’s Ministry of Justice outlines red flags, including large sums transferred to digital wallets; money transfers made using an anonymous IP and transfers to online gambling sites
כסף אשראי מזומן אמצעי תשלום

Hebron Resident Indicted for Multi-Million Bitcoin and Credit Card Fraud

22.05.18|Zohar Shahar Levy
In a precedent, the Israeli State Attorney will ask to forfeit the defendant’s crypto wallet containing 1,071 Bitcoins, which he allegedly used to launder money he made through fraudulent activities
חנות לממכר ביטקוין ב ת"א תל אביב

CTech’s Thursday Roundup of Israeli Tech News

17.05.18|CTech
Watchdog tells Israeli prime minister and ministers they cannot buy cryptocurrencies. Israeli-made UAV dumps skunk-water on Gaza protesters.
מבקר המדינה יוסף שפירא 2

Watchdog Tells Israeli Prime Minister and Ministers They Cannot Buy Cryptocurrencies

17.05.18|Shahar Ilan
The Israeli state comptroller has issued a guideline stating that Israeli government cabinet members should avoid using cryptocurrencies as long as the matter remains unregulated, for fear of conflicts of interest
מפעל טבע קריית שמונה

CTech’s Wednesday Roundup of Israeli Tech News

16.05.18|CTech
Credit Suisse to invest $250 Million in Israel-based life sciences venture fund aMoon. Mercedes to test autonomous electric sedan in Israel
ביטקוין זירת הנדלן 2

In Israel, Bitcoin Is a Man’s Game

16.05.18|Hagar Ravet
According to data collected by an Israeli online cryptocurrency trading site, just 9% of cryptocurrency investors in the country are women
מטבע וירטואלי כסף דיגיטלי ביטקוין

After Initial Snub, Israeli Bank Will Allow Crypto Investor’s Deposit

14.05.18|Omri Milman
An Israeli investor in cryptocurrencies convinced a Tel Aviv court that the profits he made from selling bitcoin are not tainted by money laundering
מוסף 24.8.17 האנגר ב מכרה ה ביטקוין של ביטמיין ב אורדוס

Israeli Blockchain Startup Spacemesh Raises $3 Million

07.05.18|CTech
Spacemesh says it created blockchain protocols designed to run on a standard desktop computer
רועי סבג בלוקצ'יין כרייה משאבי טבע

Israeli-Canadian Bitcoin Outfit Set to Complete Merger by End of Month

26.03.18|Amarelle Wenkert
Canadian cryptocurrency mining firm Backbone Hosting Solutions (Bitfarms) is in the process of merging with Tel Aviv-listed Blockchain Mining, having passed scrutiny from the Israeli regulator
בקבון חוות שרתים Backbone server farm

Israeli-Canadian Bitcoin Outfit to Invest $195 million in New Quebec Computing Centers

11.03.18|Amarelle Wenkert
Canada-based Backbone Hosting Solutions, also known as Bitfarms, is in the process of merging with Tel Aviv-listed shelf company Blockchain Mining
חממה של BOL קנאביס

CTech’s Sunday Israeli Tech News Roundup

04.03.18|CTech
Cannabis outfit Medivie signs $110 million export deal. Online gambling company Playtech wins contract with Polish national lottery provider. Multinational IT company UST Global names Israel its global cybersecurity center.
ביטקוין האקרים סייבר קריפטו מטבעות וירטואליים

Understanding Mega Bitcoin Transactions

04.03.18|Zachi Zach
In the adrenaline-fueled world of mega bitcoin transactions (MBTs), if the deal is not completed quickly, it might not be completed at all
רקוטן הירושי מיקיטני Rakuten Hiroshi Mikitani

Rakuten Announces New Cryptocoin, Report Says

28.02.18|Lilach Baumer
By utilizing blockchain technologies, Rakuten can make some of its services “more scalable and efficient,” CEO Hiroshi Mikitani said in a November interview with Calcalist