Cryptocurrency
North Korean hackers behind $6.3 billion Binance crypto theft, Blockchain analysis firm TRM says
An initial investigation suggested the breach may have started with a hacked laptop belonging to one of Binance's engineers.
Israel extradites Israeli-Russian citizen to US over alleged USD 2.8 million crypto theft
Pakistani father arrested for allegedly sexually exploiting own children online
Fake AI ‘Rabbi’ network turns antisemitic money tropes into crypto cash grabs
Israel's tech scene warms to crypto payments
From blockchain expertise to evolving regulations, Israel’s tech ecosystem is helping normalize crypto payments, including for online poker and digital entertainment.
Netanyahu warns of sanctions, opponents warn of collapse: Who's scaring voters? - analysis
Netanyahu's crypto contingency plan sparked warnings of economic collapse, while his own nuclear imagery showed how both sides are stoking election fears.
Netanyahu's crypto plan could cause 'irreversible damage' to Israeli economy, business leaders warn
109 economists, Nobel laureates, and prominent business leaders warned that Netanyahu’s approach to potential int'l sanctions could devastate investment, high-tech, and Israelis’ living standards.
What the hell is going on with Netanyahu? - opinion
Our ship is speeding toward an iceberg, but we still have time to change course, take the helm, and return to safe waters.
'Bibicoin will destroy Israel': Eisenkot slams Netanyahu's crypto plan for alternative funding
Eisenkot's campaign video claimed that the alternative system would generate "an economy like North Korea and Iran," and result in "the end of high-tech, the end of healthcare, the end of security."
Hezbollah sends Latin American recruits to Lebanon for training before targeting Jewish communities
Operation Trapiche, a counterterrorism operation launched by Brazil’s Federal Police in November 2023 with support from Israel’s Mossad, has shed light on Hezbollah’s efforts to outsource operatives.
How many satoshis are in a bitcoin? A practical guide to Sats
One Bitcoin contains 100 million satoshis. Learn how to convert BTC to sats, understand their dollar value, read Bitcoin fees and avoid mistakes when sending small amounts.
How to compare crypto savings products without relying on headline rates
A quoted annual rate is only one part of a savings decision. Access, counterparty exposure, plan terms and jurisdiction often matter more than the number in the largest type.
How businesses can evaluate stablecoin payments for cross-border settlement
A faster transfer is not automatically a better payment operation. The decision depends on reconciliation, conversion, controls and the customer journey around the transaction.
The financial siege: Iran's banks no longer serve citizens, they police them - analysis
Sanctions have isolated Iran’s banks, forcing its financial system into survival mode as citizens pay the price