Bank Of Israel news and trends

Israel Plans CBDC but Is Unsure If or When It Would Launch
CBDC // September 12, 2023

Israel’s central bank is working on a national digital currency, but it’s unclear if or when a central bank digital currency (CDBC) would roll out. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Open Banking Reform Drives Competition in Israeli Financial Services Sector
Bank Regulation // December 27, 2022

Six months after Israel’s open banking legislation came into effect, the field is taking shape. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Sweden, Norway and Israel Central Banks Test Cross-Border CBDC Payments
CBDC // September 28, 2022

The central banks of Sweden and Israel announced Wednesday (Sept. 28) that they will start exploring how central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) can be used for international retail and remittance payments in collaboration with the central bank of Norway and the Bank for International Settlements....

CBDC Weekly: ECB Sees a ‘Holy Grail’; Thailand, Nepal Push Ahead; Israel Worries
CBDC // August 08, 2022

A digital euro could be the “Holy Grail” of cross-border payments, according to a recent report by the European Central Bank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Bank of Israel Remains Uncertain About Potential CBDC

July 11, 2024
The Bank of Israel reportedly plans to wait until another advanced economy launches a central bank digital currency (CBDC) before introducing one of its own. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, […]

Israel Plans CBDC but Is Unsure If or When It Would Launch

September 12, 2023
Israel’s central bank is working on a national digital currency, but it’s unclear if or when a central bank digital currency (CDBC) would roll out. Get the Full Story Complete...

Sweden, Norway and Israel Central Banks Test Cross-Border CBDC Payments

September 28, 2022
The central banks of Sweden and Israel announced Wednesday (Sept. 28) that they will start exploring how central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) can be used for international retail and remittance...

Israel Central Bank Says DeFi Smart Contracts May Need Oversight

June 20, 2022
A report Monday (June 20) from Israel’s central bank suggested that decentralized finance (DeFi) smart contracts may require oversight to prevent “malicious” acts, Bloomberg wrote. Get the Full Story Complete...