Money
A wild day in crypto: Bitcoin surges as market forces take over
Following weeks of stagnation and weakness, the crypto market rallied sharply, driven by US Treasury bond relief, regulatory tailwinds, and massive short-position liquidations.
US national debt tops $40 trillion for first time, doubled under presidents Trump, Biden
Doubled in one month: The trend shaking up the stock market
Leumi posts record Q2 profit of NIS 2.83 billion
Thousands of Bitcoin wallets hacked within half an hour
A fast, automated attack wave reconstructed weak keys and drained more than 1,367 Bitcoins. The transactions look completely legitimate, but for the victims, it is an $88 million blow.
Japan, US confirm joint yen-buying intervention, signal more action to prevent selloff
Aside from helping Japan as a ally in Asia, the intervention would help the US address concerns over extraordinary weakness in the yen that offsets the boost from Trump's tariffs, analysts say.
Considering withdrawing your pension? It's probably the worst decision you'll make
Financial pressure is causing masses of Israelis to tap into their savings, but the future damage could be irreversible. The Capital Market Authority is trying to save you from yourself.
Israel jumps to second place globally in Big Mac Index
According to the updated Big Mac Index by The Economist, Israel has climbed to second place in the world for the price of a Big Mac meal ($7.67), trailing only Switzerland.
We are about to pour hundreds of billions into a project fit for yesterday
Israel has invested over the years in irrelevant technology. The current megalomaniacal project, the light rail, will quickly turn into a failure that will cost us hundreds of billions.
Could Kalshi become a new tool for political analysts?
Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket have surged globally, evolving since 2021 from niche political tools into multibillion-dollar businesses with billions traded monthly.
Your Taxes: What new olim need to know about Israel's tax exemption
This article discusses what the Knesset enacted, what the Israeli Tax Authority is now saying, and what you can do about it.
Millennials are changing the rules: Most donors in Israel are young
According to a giving report by JGive, millennials no longer view donating as a one-time event, but as an integral part of their financial conduct.
Public funds spent on Netanyahu's residences near NIS 2m. in 2025, new disclosure reveals
For the first time this year, the classification of private residences included the house on Gaza Street and additional private residences, as well as the additional residence in Caesarea.
Shein lost $99 million. Its recovery plan will cost you dearly
The fashion giant reported a transition to a $99 million loss and a sharp drop in profitability in its IPO prospectus, driven by customs levies and growing competition.
