Israeli bank blocks crypto funds despite AML compliance—until court steps in
Friction mounts in Israel as banks aggressively try to impede cryptocurrency activities despite court orders.
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It’s no surprise that Israelis are jumping to embrace cryptocurrency and its underlying technology—blockchain—despite the government pulling back the reins.
Israeli crypto broker gets reprieve after high court halts account shutdown
A temporary injunction from the Supreme Court provided some relief for Bits of Gold, although it doesn't guarantee their banking position long-term.
Cryptocurrency is property for tax purposes in Israel
Israel's Tax Authority will consider cryptocurrencies as “a property, not a currency,” which has significant implications for its taxation treatment.
Israel financial regulator wants to ban Bitcoin from Stock Exchange
Israel’s financial regulator has announced proposals seeking to effectively ban companies dealing in Bitcoin from listing on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.