Israel
How Bitrated Wants to Put the Trust Back in Bitcoin
Founded in 2013 by software developer Nadav Ivgi, Bitrated is a trust platform that provides fraud prevention mechanisms for bitcoin.
Bitcoin Billboard Wins Tel Aviv Hackathon
Over 20 hours of hacking at the Decentralize This! hackathon in Tel Aviv has resulted in the creation of bitcoin's own Million Dollar Homepage.
Bitcoin Messenger App GetGems Raises $400k From Waze Investor
Israeli seed-stage investment group Magma VC has invested $400,000 in decentralised social messaging startup GetGems.
Should Bitcoin Groups Be More Transparent?
The Israeli Bitcoin Association records its board meetings and publishes them online. Should other bitcoin groups follow suit?
Sync Community Raising 15 BTC to Help Lead Developer Leave Gaza
The Sync community is raising funds to help its lead developer and his family escape the Gaza Strip.
Israeli Bitcoin Conference Postponed Due to Gaza Crisis
The battle between Israeli forces and Hamas has resulted in the closure of Ben-Gurion International Airport to incoming flights.
DNA Block Chain Project Boosts Research, Preserves Patient Anonymity
Publishing genetic records on a block chain could help researchers design better drugs, while still maintaining patients' privacy.
Middle East's First Two-Way Bitcoin ATM Launches in Tel Aviv
Another bitcoin ATM has arrived in the Israeli capital, further easing access to the cryptocurrency in the startup hub.
How Israel Can, and Should, Become Ground Zero for Bitcoin
The IRS has opened the door for Israel to become the epicentre of digital currency innovation, argues Michael Eisenberg.
