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Join the CoinDesk Team in Tel Aviv
CoinDesk is heading to Tel Aviv on September 12 and we'd love to see you.
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Facebook Isn't Behind the First Incubator for Libra Crypto Developers
With $125,000 committed to a virtual bootcamp in November, Libracamp is incubating development on Facebook's Libra testnet.
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Israeli Regulator to Fast Track 2,000 Fintech License Applications
Over 2,000 fintech and blockchain-businesses are currently seeking licenses from the federal regulator
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Israeli Cryptocurrency Traders Locked Out of Banking System: Report
Crypto startups are hitting a snag when it comes to Israeli banks.
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Bancor co-founder Gali Ben Artzi
Bancor Raised $153 Million and Found Actual Users. Why Did Its Price Tank?
Bancor raised $153 million as one of the top initial coin offerings of 2017. With its BNT token trading near all-time lows, here's an update on the project.
Bancor co-founder Gali Ben Artzi

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Trump Administration in Talks With Crypto Startup on Israeli–Palestinian Peace Plans
Crypto startup Orbs has been working with the Trump administration to explore blockchain solutions related to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.
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hooks
Two Israeli Brothers Arrested for Phishing Fraud, Bitfinex Hack
The brothers two allegedly embezzled over $100 million over a multi-year scam.
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Crypto Exchange Bits of Gold Wins Supreme Court Battle Over Bank Block
Cryptocurrency exchange Bits of Gold has won a notable legal victory over an Israeli bank in its bid to keep access to banking services.
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Israeli Court Rules Bitcoin Is an Asset in Feud Over Tax Payment
An Israeli court has ruled against an investor in declaring bitcoin is an asset and not a currency, and thus subject to capital gains tax.
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Moshe Hogeg
Crypto Mogul Moshe Hogeg's ICOs Have Unusual Patterns, Analysis Finds
Controversy looms overhead as Israeli entrepreneur Moshe Hogeg promote's Sirin Labs' blockchain phone.
Moshe Hogeg