Israel Moves to Regulate Stablecoins, Paving Way for Faster Digital Payments
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First reported by Calcalist · 1 day ago
What happened
Israel's finance authorities have proposed a law to regulate stablecoins, digital currencies pegged to traditional money, enabling faster, cheaper, and more secure payments. The regulation introduces licensing and oversight to protect consumers and align with global standards. This move aims to integrate stablecoins into Israel's financial system alongside the upcoming digital shekel, with legislation progressing through the Knesset.
- 01Israel proposes official regulation for stablecoins to create clear rules and oversight.
- 02Stablecoins enable instant, low-cost international transfers and secure online payments.
- 03Issuers must maintain 100% liquid reserves and segregate customer funds under new rules.
- 04The regulation aligns with international standards like the US Genius Act and EU MiCA.
- 05Nine Israeli companies, including Bits of Gold and eToro, currently hold crypto licenses.
- 06Legislation faces tax challenges and is progressing through the Knesset with sandbox testing ongoing.
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