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Watchdog Tells Israeli Prime Minister and Ministers They Cannot Buy Cryptocurrencies

17.05.18|Shahar Ilan
The Israeli state comptroller has issued a guideline stating that Israeli government cabinet members should avoid using cryptocurrencies as long as the matter remains unregulated, for fear of conflicts of interest
מפעל טבע קריית שמונה

CTech’s Wednesday Roundup of Israeli Tech News

16.05.18|CTech
Credit Suisse to invest $250 Million in Israel-based life sciences venture fund aMoon. Mercedes to test autonomous electric sedan in Israel
ביטקוין זירת הנדלן 2

In Israel, Bitcoin Is a Man’s Game

16.05.18|Hagar Ravet
According to data collected by an Israeli online cryptocurrency trading site, just 9% of cryptocurrency investors in the country are women
מטבע וירטואלי כסף דיגיטלי ביטקוין

After Initial Snub, Israeli Bank Will Allow Crypto Investor’s Deposit

14.05.18|Omri Milman
An Israeli investor in cryptocurrencies convinced a Tel Aviv court that the profits he made from selling bitcoin are not tainted by money laundering
מוסף 24.8.17 האנגר ב מכרה ה ביטקוין של ביטמיין ב אורדוס

Israeli Blockchain Startup Spacemesh Raises $3 Million

07.05.18|CTech
Spacemesh says it created blockchain protocols designed to run on a standard desktop computer
רועי סבג בלוקצ'יין כרייה משאבי טבע

Israeli-Canadian Bitcoin Outfit Set to Complete Merger by End of Month

26.03.18|Amarelle Wenkert
Canadian cryptocurrency mining firm Backbone Hosting Solutions (Bitfarms) is in the process of merging with Tel Aviv-listed Blockchain Mining, having passed scrutiny from the Israeli regulator
בקבון חוות שרתים Backbone server farm

Israeli-Canadian Bitcoin Outfit to Invest $195 million in New Quebec Computing Centers

11.03.18|Amarelle Wenkert
Canada-based Backbone Hosting Solutions, also known as Bitfarms, is in the process of merging with Tel Aviv-listed shelf company Blockchain Mining
חממה של BOL קנאביס

CTech’s Sunday Israeli Tech News Roundup

04.03.18|CTech
Cannabis outfit Medivie signs $110 million export deal. Online gambling company Playtech wins contract with Polish national lottery provider. Multinational IT company UST Global names Israel its global cybersecurity center.
ביטקוין האקרים סייבר קריפטו מטבעות וירטואליים

Understanding Mega Bitcoin Transactions

04.03.18|Zachi Zach
In the adrenaline-fueled world of mega bitcoin transactions (MBTs), if the deal is not completed quickly, it might not be completed at all
רקוטן הירושי מיקיטני Rakuten Hiroshi Mikitani

Rakuten Announces New Cryptocoin, Report Says

28.02.18|Lilach Baumer
By utilizing blockchain technologies, Rakuten can make some of its services “more scalable and efficient,” CEO Hiroshi Mikitani said in a November interview with Calcalist
יובל רואש מנכ"ל ביטס אוף גולד

Israel’s Supreme Court Lifts Banking Restrictions on Crypto Exchange Bits of Gold

27.02.18|Elizaphan Rosenberg, Ynet News and Reut Shpigelman
Israeli bank Leumi has restricted transactions to and from the bank account of Bits of Gold since 2015, citing regulatory issues. The Supreme Court ruling could set a precedent in favor of cryptocurrency traders
חנות למכירת ביטקוין דיזינגוף 99 תל אביב

Israel to Tax Crypto Mining Operations as Factories

19.02.18|Adrian Filut
Israeli businesses that use cryptocurrency will now be legally obligated to pay VAT and capital gains tax
חנות לממכר ביטקוין ב ת"א תל אביב

From Cryptocelebs to Auto Micropayments: Stories From Israel’s Bustling Crypto Scene

16.02.18|CTech
Israeli techies are fascinated by cryptocurrencies. Here are the 7 stories about crypto that fascinated our readers
רועי סבג בלוקצ'יין כרייה משאבי טבע

In Stark Contrast to Past Statements, Bitcoin Company Says No Steps Taken to List in Toronto

07.02.18|Reut Shpigelman
After the Israeli regulator moved to bar cryptocurrency-oriented companies from the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, Blockchain Holdings’ CEO Roy Sebag announced the company has received preliminary approval for listing on Toronto and Nasdaq
חנות לממכר ביטקוין ב ת"א תל אביב

Israel on Track to Become a Crypto-Powerhouse, Says Attorney

04.02.18|Amir Rosenbaum
Regulatory uncertainties slow the development of the local hub, says local law firm partner
רועי סבג בלוקצ'יין כרייה משאבי טבע

Israeli Shelf Company Turned Crypto-Mining Company Plans to List on Toronto Exchange

30.01.18|Reut Shpigelman and Amarelle Wenkert
Quebec-based crypto-coins mining company Backbone Hosting attempted to list on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange through a merger with a Tel Aviv shelf company before it was blocked by the Israeli securities regulator. Now, the company looks to Toronto and Nasdaq
את'ריום לייטקוין ביטקוין מטבעות וירטואליים

ICOs Are the Next Stage in the Evolution of Startup Funding

26.01.18|Yair Geva, Gil White, and Ofer Toledano
An Initial Coin Offering (ICO) is an innovative crowdfunding model allowing startups to bypass traditional early seed investment and other technical obstacles
תל אביב בורסה Tel Aviv Stock Exchange

As Bitcoin Seems to Rally, Bitcoin-Related Trading Picks Up on Tel Aviv Stock Exchange

25.01.18|Lilach Baumer
Corresponding to bitcoin’s current bullish trend, two companies made cryptocurrency-related announcements and saw stock value increase
חנות לממכר ביטקוין ב ת"א תל אביב

Israel’s Big Crypto Winners Have a Hard Time Cashing Out

25.01.18|Omri Milman
The country’s banking laws and tax regime impose red tape, hindering crypto-to-shekel conversion
מטבע ביטקוין דולר דולרים

CTech’s Daily Israeli Tech News Roundup

23.01.18|CTech
BioCanCell raises $25 million. Israel lags behind most developed countries on the Inclusive Development Index. Activist investor Jana Partners takes stake in Teva