Israel’s central bank says CBDC could be issued if stablecoin use increases
The Bank of Israel does not want private companies taking over the digital payments system in the country.
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CBDCs could provide smooth cross-border payments, says Bank of Israel official
Yoav Soffer, the advisor to the deputy governor and CBDC project manager, spoke at Tel Aviv FinTech Week, explaining how a recent CBDC experiment proved efficient in cross-border transactions.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange’s crypto trading proposal a ‘closed-loop system’
Israeli crypto users will soon have a new means of regulated crypto trading, but the local ecosystem is not convinced that this is what the crypto industry needs.
Israeli startup to create blockchain chips with $70M of fresh funds
The Israeli start up Chain Reaction raised $70 million in its pursuit to develop blockchain chips.
Israeli court rules authorities can seize crypto in 150 blacklisted wallets
Over 150 crypto wallets blacklisted for alleged links to the funding of terror groups can now be drained of all funds following a ruling by an Israeli court.
Blockaded Palestinians in the Gaza Strip Turn to Bitcoin Amid Financial Chaos (Report)
Numerous Palestinians in the blockaded enclave of Gaza have lost their lives due to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, while others are on the edge of survival. The total destruction of the…
Tokenized government bonds free up liquidity in traditional financial systems
There are a number of benefits associated with tokenized government bonds, yet adoption may take time.
Israel’s Stock Exchange to Launch Blockchain-Based Crypto Exchange
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) – Israel’s sole equity and debt marketplace – now plans to establish a blockchain and digital asset-based trading platform. The exchange will focus on…
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange to create crypto platform
The five-year plan includes tokenizing various classes of digital assets and smart contracts.
Israel kicks off live tests for its tokenized digital bonds
Israel's Ministry of Finance and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange expect to finish the pilot project by Q1 2023.