Crypto Market Stable, Oil Prices Surge as Hamas Attack on Israel Jolts Markets
The U.S. pre-market futures slid Monday morning, while stock indexes in Asia slumped. Original Source
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SBF’s trial begins, more layoffs, Israel at war with Hamas, Ripple secures another victory
This week, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial began; the crypto sector witnesses more layoffs; a Hamas-led attack stuns Israel; Ripple vs. U.S. SEC continues. SBF faces trial Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial continues on Tuesday, Oct. 10 with testimony from former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison. Before the trial began on Oct. 3, attorneys declined
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Israel, Hong Kong complete retail CBDC test emphasizing privacy, inclusivity
The Bank for International Settlements and the central banks of Hong Kong and Israel released the results of Project Sela on Sept. 12. The project was a public-private partnership that used private intermediaries to create a retail central bank digital currency (rCBDC) combining the desirable characteristics of cash and the
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Hong Kong and Israel Partner with BIS to Test CBDCs That Settle on Central Bank Balance Sheet
According to BIS research, 93% of central banks across the world are investigating the feasibility of issuing CBDCs. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Bank of Israel (BOI) have partnered to address the privacy concerns associated with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). This is according to a joint report
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Crypto entrepreneur faces potential prosecution in Israel related to $290M scam: Report
Police in Israel have reportedly accused entrepreneur Moshe Hogeg of defrauding users out of roughly $290 million through scams involving crypto projects.According to an Aug. 23 report from The Times of Israel, the national police force recommended to prosecutors that Hogeg be charged with fraud, theft, money laundering and sex
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Israel Consults Public on DAO Regulation, Sets Up Special Examination Team
"The team examines the required regulation, including regarding the corporate status, the taxation aspects and other aspects of DAO in order to create legal certainty, reduce the risk factors in the activity through DAO and realize the potential for the Israeli economy," the notice said, adding that comments submitted by
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AI systems used in deadly military operations in Israel: Report
As tensions rise in the occupied territories and with Iran, the Israel Defense Forces are reportedly utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to choose targets for air strikes and manage logistics during wartime.According to a Bloomberg report, officials in the Israeli military confirmed the use of an AI recommendation system by the
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Israel has Seized Millions in Crypto From Iranian Military and Hezbollah: Report
“This is the first incident of this magnitude,” the report said, quoting Gallant. “We have effectively cut off the flow of terror funds via this channel.” He also alleged that Iran's military and Hezbollah relied on virtual currency to finance their militant activities, according to the report. Source
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2 key security practices for Web3 startups from Israel Crypto Conference
Security remains one of the Web3 industry’s most important and relevant issues as decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and enterprises continue to face exploits.At the Israel Crypto Conference, Cryptox talked to Shahar Madar, the head of security products at Fireblocks, about the necessary steps Web3 startups should take to secure their
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Israel targets Binance accounts in battle against terrorism
Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied Israeli authorities have confiscated approximately 190 Binance accounts believed to be affiliated with terrorist organizations, prompting concerns over the cryptocurrency exchange’s anti-money laundering measures. This crackdown could have significant implications for the crypto market. Since 2021, Israeli
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