Money

Thousands of Bitcoin wallets hacked within half an hour

A fast, automated attack wave reconstructed weak keys and drained more than 1,367 Bitcoins. The transactions look completely legitimate, but for the victims, it is an $88 million blow.

AUGUST 3, 2026|ByDOR OFFIR

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 19, 2026.

Japan, US confirm joint yen-buying intervention, signal more action to prevent selloff

Aside from helping Japan as a ally in Asia, the intervention would help the US address concerns over extraordinary weakness in the yen that offsets the boost from Trump's tariffs, analysts say.

AUGUST 3, 2026|ByREUTERS

The illusion of quick cash. Israelis are eating into their pensions without understanding the damage

Considering withdrawing your pension? It's probably the worst decision you'll make

Financial pressure is causing masses of Israelis to tap into their savings, but the future damage could be irreversible. The Capital Market Authority is trying to save you from yourself.

AUGUST 2, 2026|BySHIRAZ ELIYAHU, GUEST COLUMN

Israel jumps to second place globally in Big Mac Index

According to the updated Big Mac Index by The Economist, Israel has climbed to second place in the world for the price of a Big Mac meal ($7.67), trailing only Switzerland.

AUGUST 2, 2026|ByWALLA! MONEY

Authorities seize over NIS 5m., weapons, ammunition in Rahat, order closure of Tel Aviv brothel

Israel Police seized over NIS 5 million in cash and illegal weapons in Rahat, as part of an operation targeting criminal activity.

APRIL 16, 2026ByJAMES GENN

Police officers seize approximately NIS 5m. in cash during raid in Rahat, southern Israel, published April 16, 2026.

Tel Aviv court convicts crime boss Ismail Jarushi, 12 others in SSQ extortion-and-shooting case

The Tel Aviv District Court convicts crime boss Ismail Jarushi and 12 others in an extortion case involving threats and gunfire against a money-changer’s business in Tel Aviv.

APRIL 15, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Are Polymarket, Kalshi illegal gambling sites or legitimate financial trading platforms? - opinion

Are the activities carried out by Polymarket and Kalshi in fact illegal gambling, or do they constitute legitimate financial trading activity?

APRIL 12, 2026ByZACHI ZACH

How global esports ecosystems generate multi million dollar revenue streams

APRIL 9, 2026ByHANNAH SCHWARTZ

“Esports is an example of how entertainment can evolve into a complex financial structure generating multi-million-pound revenues.”

Voice dedications and videos: Shufersal launches app for redeeming the Gold Gift Card

The app enables receiving digital gift cards, sending gifts, and adding personal dedications - without physical cards.

APRIL 7, 2026ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV

What does Sattamatka Boss provide to users?

APRIL 5, 2026ByISAAC KAPLAN

“Sattamatka Boss is more than just a result website.”

How are taxes handled on sweepstakes casino cash winnings?

MARCH 27, 2026ByHANNAH SCHWARTZ

Matzot, vegetables, and a washing machine: Passover 2026 marks a new era of Israeli consumerism

The pre-Passover shopping season begins, highlighting a key trend: Expensive and complex products, led by electrical appliances, are rapidly moving into food retail chains.

MARCH 19, 2026ByDR. HEZI GUR MIZRAHI

"Consumers are shifting from category-based buying to choosing what’s cheapest, closest, and most convenient."

2026 market trends every MENA trader should watch

MARCH 19, 2026ByISAAC KAPLAN

"The markets in 2026 will be influenced by a combination of macroeconomic forces, changes in monetary policies, and the continuation of geopolitical events."

Wall Street slips as escalation in Middle East war with Iran fuels energy, inflation concerns

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and top US general Dan Caine suggested that strikes against Iran were intensifying.

MARCH 10, 2026ByREUTERS