Cryptocurrency

Israel's crypto boom meets privacy culture

As cryptocurrency reshapes digital transactions, Israel faces a growing challenge: Protecting personal privacy while maintaining effective oversight of a rapidly evolving financial ecosystem.

|ByIN COOPERATION WITH JAMES EVANS
In a digital world built on data, privacy is no longer a luxury - it is a value worth protecting.
An illustrative image of a silhouette over the backdrop of the Hamas flag.

FBI, Justice Dep't seize $560,000 in Hamas cryptocurrency, takes control of Hamas domains

The Justice Department disrupted Hamas fundraising and recruitment platforms, seizing websites, servers, and cryptocurrency addresses controlled by the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The $640 million drill: The crypto industry tries to save itself from collapse.

Crypto companies spend record $640 million buying back own tokens

Digital asset firms adopt a familiar traditional stock market tactic to combat the sector's prolonged slowdown, but despite massive investment, it is unclear if the market cares.

|ByWALLA! MONEY
While Wall Street braced for $20K, Bitcoin rewritten the rules - roaring past $71,000.

Bitcoin roars back above $71,000 as crypto markets rally

Policy shifts, surging altcoins, and record ETF inflows: What’s driving Bitcoin’s surge past $71,000.

|ByIN COOPERATION WITH TRADINGVIEW

Why more crypto traders are switching from spot to CFDs in 2026

MAY 25, 2026ByDAVID RABINOWICZ
"The transition from spot to CFDs changes how traders think about markets, not just how they execute."

Iranian transactions flow through Tron, BNB Chain amid Trump-family crypto ventures

Iranian institutions processed over $2.3B via Tron and BNB Chain blockchains, raising scrutiny of links to Trump-backed crypto ventures and potential conflicts of interest.

MAY 18, 2026ByREUTERS
Nobitex founders have a history of links with the Islamic regime.

Who owns Novitex: Iran's largest crypto exchange used by IRGC to move millions - explainer

Since Nobitex was founded by the two brothers under an alternative family name, it has processed between tens and hundreds of millions of dollars in transactions linked to sanctioned groups.

MAY 2, 2026ByREUTERS
Nobitex founders have a history of links with the Islamic regime.

US imposes sanctions on Cambodian senator and 28 others for alleged crypto-romance scams

According to the US Treasury Department, Kok An, a wealthy Cambodian senator, was using political connections to protect a network of scam centers.

APRIL 24, 2026ByREUTERS
A sign advertising the presence of a Bitcoin ATM is reflected in a shop window in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, April 3, 2026.

Indictment filed against Jerusalem resident for spying on behalf of Iran, contacting foreign agent

According to the indictment, despite realizing that the individual he was in contact with was working on behalf of Iran, Lachovitz continued to work with them.

APRIL 10, 2026ByEFRAT FORSHER
The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

US and Iran reach temporary ceasefire

APRIL 9, 2026ByISAAC KAPLAN
“The temporary U.S.-Iran ceasefire has eased tensions and boosted markets, but lasting stability remains uncertain.”

Google research flags looming quantum threat to cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin vulnerable in minute

The Google-led study described its hardware assumptions as conservative while withholding full algorithmic detail for security reasons.

APRIL 5, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Portrait of a female researcher standing before a quantum computer. (Ilustrative)

IAF reservist accused of leaking Iran strike details for profit via Polymarket betting

An Israel Air Force reservist is accused of sharing classified details of an Israeli strike in Iran with a friend who used the information to place profitable online bets.

MARCH 27, 2026ByHODAYA RAN
Polymarket betting on Israel striking Iran over an illustrative image of an Israeli hacker.

Lean forex automation systems are quietly changing how traders approach the market

MARCH 23, 2026ByISAAC KAPLAN
“Lean forex automation systems help traders across the Middle East trade smarter, simpler, and with less stress.”

UAE crypto sector shows resilience amid war in the Middle East

"Daily life hasn't dramatically changed," Fernández said of the United Arab Emirates, which has emerged as a crypto hub in recent years, with the government investing in and promoting the industry.

MARCH 18, 2026ByREUTERS
FILE PHOTO: A general view of the Dubai skyline, with Burj Khalifa visible in the center, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 6, 2026.