Israel

Israeli PM, central bank lock horns over sanctions evasion
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3 November, 2026

Israeli PM, central bank lock horns over sanctions evasion

Israel's Netanyahu explores crypto to bypass sanctions, but Israel’s central bank, economists, and critics warn of economic damage and deeper...
Crypto corruption and tech tax on the global regulatory agenda
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13 October, 2026

Crypto corruption and tech tax on the global regulatory agenda

EU lawmakers target crypto risks in anti-corruption strategy while Greece proposes 10% crypto capital gains tax; Israel considers passive-income taxes.
Bangladesh’s prison gets digitized; Palestine eyes e-payments
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3 July, 2026

Bangladesh’s prison gets digitized; Palestine eyes e-payments

Digital transformation gains momentum as Bangladesh upgrades prison systems and Palestine adopts e-payments to improve efficiency and stability.
US-Israel airstrikes trigger 700% surge in Iran crypto outflows
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5 March, 2026

US-Israel airstrikes trigger 700% surge in Iran crypto outflows

Iran’s Nobitex exchange saw withdrawals spike 700% minutes after U.S. and Israeli strikes in Tehran, signaling potential capital flight from...
Stablecoins emerge as lifeline for Gaza’s war-torn economy
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4 March, 2026

Stablecoins emerge as lifeline for Gaza’s war-torn economy

Gaza is nearing complete economic collapse, prompting officials to plan a stablecoin to enable digital payments and ease its severe...
‘Crypto’ lobby pushes for regulatory reform in Israel
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17 February, 2026

‘Crypto’ lobby pushes for regulatory reform in Israel

Israel's digital currency industry is pushing for regulatory reforms to boost the economy by 120 billion shekels ($38.7 billion) and...