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Israel Police arrest five suspects in alleged NIS 16 million WhatsApp cryptocurrency fraud scheme

Israel Police arrested five suspects in an alleged NIS 16 million cryptocurrency scheme involving WhatsApp trades and transfers disguised as loans.

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For the first time in Israel: The bank that will allow crypto trading via application

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Over $6 billion in 20 minutes: FBI accuses North Korea of largest-ever crypto hack against Binance

FILE PHOTO: Representations of cryptocurrencies are seen in front of displayed Binance logo in this illustration taken November 10, 2022.

North Korean hackers behind $6.3 billion Binance crypto theft, Blockchain analysis firm TRM says


Israeli businessman Moshe Hogeg arrested for crypto fraud, sexual offenses

After an extensive undercover investigation by Israel Police's national crime unit, seven Israelis, including Hogeg and a member of his family, were arrested at the Beitar Jerusalem office.

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Israeli authorities seize cryptocurrency transfer from Hamas

The sum which was seized reportedly included funds meant for, but not limited to, the Izzadin al-Qassam Brigades (the Hamas military wing).

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Crypto startup Simplex sold for $250m.

The acquisition will provide Nuvei with an electronic money institution (EMI) license to offer IBAN accounts to end-users and corporations, and offers future banking and card issuing capabilities.

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The 'metaverse' bet: crypto-rich investors snap up virtual real estate

Metakovan plans to put the artwork on display in four virtual world environments, in gallery complexes that the public can enter via web browsers or virtual reality.

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Estonia is one of the best countries for developing cryptobusiness

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Your Taxes: Crypto to be chronicled

New FATF pronouncement shakes up the cryptocurrency market

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Buffett compares Bitcoin craze to textbook 17th century tulip bubble

"It does create a rising price, creates more buyers ... If you don't understand it, you get much more excited," Buffett said on CNBC television. "People like to speculate, they like to gamble."

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TECH TALK: Real-time Bitcoin

The Israeli start-up develops and provides solutions for making cryptocurrencies accessible.

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Bitcoin slides 14 percent on crackdown fears, hits 4-week low

The latest tumble leaves bitcoin more than 40 percent down from the record highs of around $20,000 reached in mid-December.

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How Telegram and KODAK ICOs can change the face of fundraising

The shift in sentiment towards ICOs could incentivize more Israeli start-ups to enter the ICO market.

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