Israeli Fintech Hybrid: Another Block in the Blockchain
The vibrant Israeli fintech industry generates innovation using Blockchain technology which leaves the regulator no choice but eventually to join in. Special Counsel Roy Keidar examines the development and the current state of Blockchain in Israel. The military factor. Despite its small size, Israel, long recognized as a hotspot for disruptive innovation, is becoming a leading force in Blockchain technologies. The flourishing Israeli tech ecosystem, boasting the highest concentration of tech companies outside of Silicon Valley, provides fertile ground for pushing DLT forward. One of the....
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