Deloitte Highlights Israel's Rise as 'Blockchain Hotspot'

Deloitte Highlights Israel's Rise as 'Blockchain Hotspot'

A new report from global professional services firm Deloitte focuses on Israel's development into a blockchain hub, outlining the work of a number of startups working on distributed ledger solutions across a variety of industries. "The country’s unique experience with FinTech, cyber and cryptography, has positioned Israel as a hotspot for blockchain innovation," Deloitte says. The report provides an overview of blockchain technology and its use cases and introduces 38 young firms that it believes are "leading the blockchain revolution" in the Middle Eastern nation. Each....


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