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Deloitte Highlights Israel's Rise as 'Blockchain Hotspot'
A new report from Deloitte focuses on Israel's development into a 'blockchain hub', outlining 38 startups working in the space.
Tel Aviv, Israel

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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.
Simplex

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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.
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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.
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Gems
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.
Gems

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