Startups in Israel Emerge as Strong Contenders in Fintech and Blockchain Space
The number of fintech and cryptocurrency startups in Israel have increased in the past few years, strengthing the country's position in the sector. Israel has been one of the fastest growing startup hubs for a while, now the country is also making a place for itself in the financial technology map. The majority of startups in the Israeli startup ecosystem are now focused on fintech and blockchain technology. According to reports, the number of startups in the fintech sector has increased fourfold from 90 to 430 within a span of 7 years. The cryptocurrency industry has already seen a....
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