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U.S. and Israel-based firms were charged for promoting fake investment schemes and defrauding customers of $15 million.
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Israel News
Israel is a Middle Eastern country that declared independence in 1948. Israel is a representative democracy with developed political institutions and socio-economic structures. Israel is often considered to be the most advanced country in Middle East in industrial, technological and economic development. The leading exports of Israel are software, machinery, chemicals, textiles and agriculture. Israel is a platform for various blockchain startups. As technology adoption in Israel is fast, a lot of the population is actively using cryptocurrencies to trade, invest in ICOs and purchase goods and services. Considering these aforementioned factors, Israel’s tax authority has issued statements on cryptocurrency regulations. Cryptocurrency is not considered to be under the legal definition of currency and is taxed like a taxable asset. Miners and traders of cryptocurrencies are treated as businesses and are a part of those taxing regulations.
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Israeli blockchain startup Orbs has come up with an idea to encourage people to self-quarantine by using a newly launched app.
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Cryptocurrency exchange ShapeShift has acquired Israeli non-custodial wallet provider Portis.
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As the world continues to fight with the rapid spread of coronavirus, data privacy comes into question.
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Israeli banks should not deny services to firms involved with cryptocurrencies, according to Israel's attorney general Avichai Mandelblit.
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Israeli blockchain startup Clear has raised $13 million in a Series A round led by Fidelity-backed Eight Roads.
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An international task force of French, Belgian and Israeli investigators brought down a fraud scheme responsible for stealing €6 million from French and Belgian citizens.
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The Israeli Securities Authorities seeks public input to identify pain points in blockchain regulation and identify clear advantages to the sector’s development.
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A militant group with ties to the Iranian regime and Hamas — the de facto ruling authority of the Gaza Strip in Palestine — is allegedly upping its Bitcoin fundraising activities.
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In Israel, the number of blockchain and crypto-related companies increased by 32% in 2019, according to a report from the Israeli Bitcoin Association.
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“It’s obvious that nation-states can’t handle all our identities for all our lives.”
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A Vancouver-based investor claims that he lost at least $430,000 due to misconduct and breaches of contract by crypto firm Stox.
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CX Technologies, the firm behind a supposedly Estonia-based cryptocurrency exchange DX.Exchange, is ceasing operations following a petition filed by its employees.
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BLOCKTV is proposing to pay sources for providing info for meaningful stories in the blockchain space, while some journalism experts disagree.
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Israeli cybersecurity startup GK8 developed the world’s first internet-free system for transacting cryptocurrencies.
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