Bank Leumi to Offer Cryptocurrency Trading to Customers Starting 2027
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By חזי שטרנליכט
First reported by Calcalist · Aug 13, 2026
What happened
Bank Leumi will become Israel's first bank to offer cryptocurrency trading to customers through a partnership with Galaxy Digital, starting in early 2027 pending regulatory approval. Clients will be able to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana via the bank's app. This follows Bank Leumi's record quarterly profit and Galaxy Digital's acquisition of Israeli custody firm GK8.
- 01Bank Leumi partners with Galaxy Digital to offer crypto trading starting early 2027.
- 02Customers can trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana via Leumi Trade app.
- 03Service awaits approval from the Bank of Israel before launch.
- 04Galaxy Digital owns Israeli custody firm GK8, with a development center in Ramat Gan.
- 05Bank Leumi posted a record quarterly profit of 2.83 billion shekels.
- 06Crypto trading through banks is a first in Israel, expanding direct asset ownership options.
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