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The black market drain: how illegal crypto mining cripples Iran's electricity and economy

Iran legally recognizes crypto mining to skirt sanctions, yet it’s battling a huge underground network of illegal miners draining subsidized power, triggering blackouts, public anger and major economic losses; gap exposes weak enforcement and a system struggling to control its own rules

Ella Rosenberg | 11.15.25

Canadian heiress sues former friend after $80M psychic-led crypto scheme

Taylor Thomson says her former friend Ashley Richardson made hundreds of unauthorized crypto trades, costing her $80 million; Thomson settled with the crypto company but continues to pursue Richardson in court, while Richardson filed a $10 million countersuit

Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 08.27.25

Bitcoin hits fresh record as Fed easing bets add to tailwinds

World’s largest cryptocurrency surges on expectations of US rate cuts, strong institutional buying and Trump administration reforms easing investment rules, including allowing crypto in 401(k) plans; analysts see path toward $150K

Reuters | 08.14.25

Inside the rise of the global crypto elite

A new class of blockchain-built millionaires is reshaping wealth and power from Tel Aviv to Silicon Valley; fueled by a booming crypto scene and global adoption, this digital gold rush brings innovation and opportunity—alongside new risks

Prof. Ilan Alon | 08.08.25

Pioneering organizations and Israel’s digital reset – DAO

Opinion: Despite its reputation as a tech powerhouse, Israel risks falling behind in the global shift toward decentralized governance by delaying regulation for Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)

Prof. Ilan Alon, Dr. Milly Perry | 07.25.25

Stablecoins may prop up the dollar, while quietly paving bitcoin’s rise

Opinion: Dollar-pegged stablecoins drive global demand for US treasuries but expose the weaknesses of fiat money, setting the stage for bitcoin to emerge as a long-term hedge and foundation for a parallel financial system

Brett Schor | 07.23.25

The AI-crypto mirage: Are we building a new digital divide?

Analysis: AI and cryptocurrency are often hailed as tools to democratize power and opportunity, but their promise is increasingly undermined by growing digital divides, opaque systems of control, and unequal access

Prof. Ilan Alon | 07.13.25

From hype to help: Making crypto work for real people

Analysis: The crypto revolution boasts cutting-edge tech, but it’s failing the real test: serving everyday users with simple, accessible financial tools

Prof. Ilan Alon | 07.05.25

Israeli-linked hackers hit Iran’s largest crypto exchange

Iran’s top crypto exchange, Nobitex, suffered a massive $70 million breach by a pro-Israeli hacker group who claimed responsibility, accusing the platform of aiding terror finance; The attack has frozen user accounts and intensified scrutiny of Nobitex’s ties to Iran’s embattled regime

Maayan Cohen-Rozen, Calcalist | 06.18.25

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Crypto scams surge in Israel as AI tech fuels sophisticated fraud

As AI technologies advance, cryptocurrency scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated and dangerous; hundreds of thousands of Israelis now hold digital wallets, and many are losing millions to fraud while regulators remain slow to act

Tal Shahaf | 04.12.25

Web3 and the rise of the everyday entrepreneur

By decentralizing value creation, Web3 shifts power from tech giants to individuals, allowing users to earn from their data, attention and digital engagement; everyday online activities—like gaming, browsing and storing files—can now become income-generating opportunities

Prof. Ilan Alon | 03.29.25

El Salvador’s Bitcoin reversal: A necessary retreat or a missed opportunity?

Opinion: El Salvador is pulling back from its Bitcoin experiment under IMF pressure in return for a $1.4B loan; the move highlights the challenges of financial sovereignty in a system still dominated by traditional global institutions

Prof. Ilan Alon | 03.25.25

People queue for COVID-19 tests in front of a laboratory in Paris amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in France

Five years on, the economic impact of COVID-19 lingers

Global debt remains high, inflation reshaped economies and labor markets continue shifting; Travel rebounds, but office vacancies stay high; Digital trends endure, with Bitcoin up 1,233% since 2019 as investors seek stability amid market volatility

Reuters | 03.08.25

Trump’s crypto revolution means soaring profits but risks rise for small investors

Analysis: By supporting the cryptocurrency market, Trump has fueled a sort of financial bubble, removing regulations and empowering companies like Coinbase; But questions remain about its sustainability, as small investors face mounting risks in an unregulated and volatile market

Vicki Auslander, Calcalist | 03.05.25

Eric Trump speaks at the Bitcoin MENA conference in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Eric Trump hails UAE crypto leadership as Witkoff investment sparks US ethics debate

Israeli and US authorities allege that Tron, the largest backer of the Trump-Witkoff crypto venture, has facilitated transfers linked to Hamas and Hezbollah

Jacob Wirtschafter/The Media Line | 12.13.24

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