Israeli tax agency sending letters to digital currency owners
The Tax Authority has been reportedly sending inquiries to local and global exchanges, pressuring them to divulge information about Israeli digital currency owners.
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BTC investors stopped from depositing funds to pay taxes
Israeli banks are making it difficult on BTC investors, despite action from tax authorities.
Failed joint venture causes trouble for Israeli blockchain firm
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Palestine considers replacing Israeli shekel with crypto
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Two Israeli scammers arrested over alleged Bitfinex hack
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