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Netanyahu Floats Blockchain as a Sanctions Workaround; Israel’s Central Bank Objects

Unchained·October 26, 2026·1 min read
Netanyahu Floats Blockchain as a Sanctions Workaround; Israel’s Central Bank Objects

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu proposed using blockchain to create a sanctions-proof economy, drawing objections from the Bank of Israel, over 100 economists, and election rivals. The proposal comes a day before Israelis vote, highlighting a political divide over cryptocurrency's role in national financial resilience.

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