Bitcoin news

Bitcoin is a computerized and digitally distributed currency. The first version of Bitcoin was developed in 2008 by a group of people calling itself Satoshi Nakamoto. The uniqueness of Bitcoin is that it is a completely self-contained coin that does not depend on any economic body whatsoever.

The environmental effects of Bitcoin mining

With Bitcoin’s popularity growing, it means more miners will try to validate transactions, which will increase the difficulty level; more power will be used to keep the Bitcoin network going.

By CEFRI SARFATI
28/06/2022

Visa, Mastercard are taking crypto. So what’s next? - opinion

While Visa and Mastercard’s latest developments are monumental, they were not the first to offer crypto.

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Jewish National Fund’s blue charity box is now accepting bitcoin

Due to the price swings and risks associated with cryptocurrency, any such donation to JNF-USA will be cashed out immediately.

By ASAF SHALEV/JTA
24/04/2021
 A coin representing the bitcoin cryptocurrency is seen on computer circuit boards in this illustrat

Cryptocurrency cyber gang stole $70m. in Israel - report

The reports include examples of Hebrew emails tailored to fool Israelis.

Bitcoin (virtual currency) coins placed on Dollar banknotes

Money-laundering watchdog unveils crackdown on cryptocurrencies

The move aims to prevent the abuse of digital coins.

By REUTERS
21/06/2019
Using the Colu app

Tel Aviv launches digital currency project during Eurovision

The month-long project will test the use of digital currency to support local businesses during a peak tourist event in the city.

 A coin representing the bitcoin cryptocurrency is seen on computer circuit boards in this illustrat

Bitcoin soars past $5000, hinting at mystery buyer

Bitcoin surged to near $20,000 in late 2017, the peak of a bubble driven by retail investors that pushed cryptocurrencies onto the agenda of mainstream financial firms.

By REUTERS
02/04/2019
Bitcoin (virtual currency) coins placed on Dollar banknotes

Bitcoin extends slide below value of $4,500, plummeting to 2018 low

Bitcoin has now lost about 75 percent of its value since peaking in December.

By REUTERS
20/11/2018
Christian friends of Israel take part in the Feast of the Tabernacles celebrations in Jerusalem

Friends of Zion Flood Jerusalem

To help acquaint Christian visitors to the museum, FOZ set up a large, colorful display inside the main venue for the Feast of Tabernacles events

Warren Buffett

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."

By REUTERS
07/05/2018
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