Israel

Simplex Raises $7 Million for Credit Card Bitcoin Buying Service

An Israeli bitcoin startup focused on enabling bitcoin purchases with credit cards has recently closed a $7m Series A funding round.

By Stan HigginsFeb 5, 2016

Founded in 2013 by software developer Nadav Ivgi, Bitrated is a trust platform that provides fraud prevention mechanisms for bitcoin.

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.

Israeli seed-stage investment group Magma VC has invested $400,000 in decentralised social messaging startup GetGems.

By Pete RizzoJan 5, 2015

The Israeli Bitcoin Association records its board meetings and publishes them online. Should other bitcoin groups follow suit?

By Jon SouthurstAug 28, 2014

The Sync community is raising funds to help its lead developer and his family escape the Gaza Strip.

By Stan HigginsAug 26, 2014

The battle between Israeli forces and Hamas has resulted in the closure of Ben-Gurion International Airport to incoming flights.

By Stan HigginsJul 22, 2014

Publishing genetic records on a block chain could help researchers design better drugs, while still maintaining patients' privacy.

Another bitcoin ATM has arrived in the Israeli capital, further easing access to the cryptocurrency in the startup hub.

By Jon SouthurstJun 11, 2014

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