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A shopper uses the mobile payment service Apple Pay at a supermarket, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Ronda, southern Spain October 9, 2020

How much cash do Israelis carry in their wallets? -survey Prof. Amir Yaron spoke of the recent collapse of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies at a recent conference, reflecting on the Bank's stance on such currencies.

Tech & Start Ups

Does AI make robots racist? - study

A robot studied in a new report was seemingly incapable of performing without bias, and often acted based on gendered and racial stereotypes.

By Roman Meitav

Israeli company SoniVie receives FDA approval for innovative hypertension treatment

SoniVie’s treatment is called TIVUS – an innovative Ultrasound system that treats Hypertension patients with Renal Artery Denervation.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

SparkIL launches peer-to-peer lending for Israeli small businesses

Established in partnership with The Jewish Agency for Israel and The Ogen Group, the platform enables users to participate in crowdfunding interest-free loans.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Banking & Finance

How much cash do Israelis carry in their wallets? -survey

Prof. Amir Yaron spoke of the recent collapse of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies at a recent conference, reflecting on the Bank's stance on such currencies.

By YEHUDA SHARONI/MAARIV

Representations of virtual currency Bitcoin are seen in this picture illustration

Crypto’s growing institutionalization will continue -opinion

We are at the beginning of a great cycle of institutional adoption of crypto, and contrary to the recent flight-to-cash, we will see a lot more institutional capital pouring into crypto.

Will Israel’s recent economic hurdles impact Israeli votes?

While it seems likely that the votes will remain stagnant, there are economic factors to consider.

By ZACHY HENNESSEY

Market Data

Opinion

The flag of Switzerland flies on the dome of the Parliament Building (Bundeshaus), as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in Bern, Switzerland, October 28, 2020.

Everything you need to know when opening a bank account in Switzerland

Swiss bank accounts promise stability, asset protection and confidentiality. But what are the risks that are involved and what do you need to consider before opening a Swiss bank account?

Eric J. Gertler

Transforming university campuses in urban areas in the 21st century

Academic institutions are best served when they think about themselves within the context of the larger communities in which they exist.

Illustrative image of doing taxes.

Israeli real estate rules target foreigners: Here's how - opinion

YOUR TAXES: Here are three proposals that may impact non-Israeli residents who own residential homes in Israel.

Energy & Infrastructure

Jerusalem promised robust public transport but people still use cars

A city of this size in a Western country would be equipped with a number of means of providing proper public transportation for its residents and visitors.

World’s dirtiest oil and gas fields are in Russia, Turkmenistan and Texas

Oil and natural gas fields in Russia, Turkmenistan and Texas are the most climate-damaging on Earth, according to a first-of-its-kind analysis.

By NAUREEN MALIK/BLOOMBERG NEWS/TNS

Real Estate

Are Israeli elections going to harm the construction industry?

There is concern that the upcoming Israeli elections will significantly reduce construction and lead to further increases in housing prices across Israel.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Clal Insurance purchases NIS 475 m. real estate project from Hagag Group

Clal Insurance and Finance entered into an agreement with the Hagag Group to purchase 75% of the land on which two shopping centers and residential buildings will be built.

By YEHUDA SHARONI/MAARIV

News Updates

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Prof. Yoram Weiss appointed as new head of Hadassah Medical Organization

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