Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency trading under scrutiny as two Israelis face multimillion-dollar tax evasion probes

Two Israelis face separate investigations into suspected cryptocurrency tax evasion involving millions of dollars, with authorities seizing digital wallets, foreign currency, and a luxury car.

Israel Tax Authority, Israel Land Authority, Bank of Israel.
 Members of the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas and mourners attend the funeral of Al-Qassam fighters who were killed during the war between Israel and Hamas in the Al-Shati camp, in Gaza City, February 28, 2025.

French investigation spotlights Hamas links to crypto funding, local NGOs

According to the suspicions being examined by investigative authorities, the suspect traded digital currencies on various exchanges without reporting it to the Tax Authority.

Dozens of millions of dollars in crypto hidden: Suspect entangled in massive case

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a press conference to outline further sanctions against Iran, at the Treasury Department in Washington, DC, US, August 24, 2026.

CAM welcomes Treasury Department action against Hamas fundraising network


Iran's Islamic regime using Tether cryptocurrency as 'financial lifeline,' US Senate report charges

The report ⁠found that 84% of crypto wallets that have been sanctioned by the US transacted in USDT, such as to help ​the Iranian government move money across its borders and support ​its currency.

Tether cryptocurrency logo displayed on a phone screen and representation of cryptocurrency are seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on November 2, 2021.

US prosecutors investigate Binance over alleged Iran sanctions violations, crypto laundering

The US government has imposed sanctions on firms and individuals it says are helping Hezbollah and other Iranian proxies in the Middle East, intensifying its campaign to isolate Iran economically.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, attends the Bitcoin Asia conference, in Hong Kong, China, August 27, 2026.

Great comeback: Has crypto winter really ended?

Bitcoin surged 10% this week to an eight-month high, signaling renewed risk-taking, but remains well below its $126,000 all-time high.

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Israel's crypto boom meets privacy culture

As cryptocurrency reshapes digital transactions, Israel faces a growing challenge: Protecting personal privacy while maintaining effective oversight of a rapidly evolving financial ecosystem.

In a digital world built on data, privacy is no longer a luxury - it is a value worth protecting.

FBI, Justice Dep't seize $560,000 in Hamas cryptocurrency, takes control of Hamas domains

The Justice Department disrupted Hamas fundraising and recruitment platforms, seizing websites, servers, and cryptocurrency addresses controlled by the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas.

An illustrative image of a silhouette over the backdrop of the Hamas flag.

Crypto companies spend record $640 million buying back own tokens

Digital asset firms adopt a familiar traditional stock market tactic to combat the sector's prolonged slowdown, but despite massive investment, it is unclear if the market cares.

The $640 million drill: The crypto industry tries to save itself from collapse.

Bitcoin roars back above $71,000 as crypto markets rally

Policy shifts, surging altcoins, and record ETF inflows: What’s driving Bitcoin’s surge past $71,000.

While Wall Street braced for $20K, Bitcoin rewritten the rules - roaring past $71,000.

A wild day in crypto: Bitcoin surges as market forces take over

Following weeks of stagnation and weakness, the crypto market rallied sharply, driven by US Treasury bond relief, regulatory tailwinds, and massive short-position liquidations.

Ethereum Is the Biggest Gainer.

Doubled in one month: The trend shaking up the stock market

Tokenized stock holders doubled to 1.3 million as trading volume soared to billions, as crypto platforms race to disrupt Wall Street's old infrastructure.

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UK Reform party leader Nigel Farage defeats main opponent Count Binface to return to parliament

Farage, one of Britain's leading Brexit campaigners, in a highly unusual move, did not turn up at the vote count in the southern English seaside resort of Clacton.

Britain's Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage visits The Ship, on the day of voting in the Clacton by-election, triggered by his own resignation, in Kirby Le Soken, Essex, Britain, August 13, 2026.