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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.

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

Starting November 26, customers will be able to purchase, hold and sell Bitcoin and Ethereum directly from their account – including tax offsetting in the investment portfolio.

|ByLIAT RON
A representation of the cryptocurrency is seen in front of Binance logo in this illustration taken, March 4, 2022.

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

The FBI called on cryptocurrency exchanges, blockchain infrastructure operators, and other digital asset service providers to help prevent the stolen funds from moving further through the system.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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

An initial investigation suggested the breach may have started with a hacked laptop belonging to one of Binance's engineers.

|ByREUTERS

The cyber security insurance industry must adapt and thrive in Israel

Tel Aviv start-up Cyberwrite has started to develop an underwriting platform for cyber insurance policies.

DECEMBER 4, 2017ByBOB MASON/FXEMPIRE
A copy of bitcoin standing on PC motherboard is seen in this illustration picture