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Bitmain Closes Israel Development Arm Citing Crypto Bear Market

Cryptocurrency mining giant Bitmain has reportedly closed down its Israel-based R&D division, citing a crypto market "shake-up."

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Israeli Startups Raised $600 Million Through ICOs in 2018: Report

A new report by research firm One Alpha found that, despite a general slowdown in the crypto market, Israeli startups continue raise funds from ICOs.

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Israel's Securities Watchdog Builds Blockchain Into Its Messaging Tool

Israel's securities regulator has launched a blockchain-based messaging system in a bid to improve security and fight fraud.

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Palestinians Are Using Bitcoin to Transact Across Borders Amid Conflict

For a small community of users in the occupied territories, bitcoin has become an economic lifeline to the outside world. But it can do only so much.

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Czech Investment Bank Raising $100 Million for Blockchain Fund

Prague-based Benson Oak has announced it is raising $100 million to launch an investment fund with a focus on blockchain startups in Israel.

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Israeli Regulator Outlines What Makes A Token a Security (Or Not)

The Israel Securities Authority also proposed an ICO sandbox in a recent report now in the hands of the agency's chair, who will decide how to proceed

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Israel Bars Crypto Firms from Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Indices

Israel's securities regulator has said that cryptocurrency-related firms may not be listed on the TASE indices due to high volatility.

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Israeli Supreme Court Rules for Bitcoin Broker in Bank Dispute

A cryptocurrency brokerage based in Israel won't have its bank account closed – for now – thanks to an intervention by the Supreme Court. 

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Israel Confirms It Will Tax Bitcoin as Property

Israel has confirmed that it will treat cryptocurrencies as taxable assets in a new circular published on Monday.

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Would Israel's ICO Tax Plan Retain Startups or Scare Them Off?

While some say the guidelines proposed by Israel's tax authority would legitimize token sales, others balk at the notion of taxing them at all.

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