Places Israel

Termed “Finney,” in homage to Bitcoin evangelist Hal Finney, the latest Sirin Labs phone is priced at $1,000 and boasts of powerful computing software and unmatched privacy.

Just after closing its $100 million series E round, the Israeli-based social fintech trading platform eToro just announced that it will be launching a cryptocurrency exchange and mobile wallet in the U.S. later this year. “U.S. crypto holders have a strong appetite for diversified portfolios. We're committed to offering the best tools and assets to help […]

The cryptocurrency ecosystem is no stranger to hacks and scams, but rarely do we see malicious parties returning stolen capital after successful hacks. The anonymous hacker responsible for stealing more than $7 million worth of Ethereum from Israel-based ICO CoinDash has done just that, however, inexplicably returning another 20,000 ETH (currently worth $17.3 million USD) […]

After a spectacular year of growth, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies continue to rise in value and to assert their staying power in the mainstream economy. Cryptocurrencies are emerging from their niche exile, and their features are being discussed as solutions for entire governments, not just individual users. Cryptocurrencies’ relative autonomy is both its most lauded achievement […]