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Visa signs $2.4 billion deal to acquire Israeli anti-fraud firm BioCatch
Visa agreed to buy Tel Aviv-based BioCatch for $2.4 billion, expanding its AI-driven defenses against scams, account takeovers and digital fraud.
Trump harasses new Fed chair Warsh with personal calls to unprecedented levels, sparking concern
Capital One says it closed Trump-affiliated accounts over money-laundering probe, not Jan. 6 riots
Israel’s crypto market set for major overhaul with stricter regulations
Bank Hapoalim: Young people and students will receive all trading fees back
Bank Hapoalim is launching a benefits package for young people and students that includes a full and automatic refund of securities trading fees, up to NIS 2,000 per quarter.
Bank Hapoalim revives free-share offer for 1 million customers
After strong demand in September, eligible clients can choose two shares, valued at about NIS 138.9 as of November 25, or a NIS 125 cash grant, the bank said.
Your Investments: What’s your financial why?
"It’s true hard work never killed anybody, but I figure, why take the chance?" – Ronald Reagan
Iran declares major private bank bankrupt, transfers assets to state-owned Bank Melli
Tehran moves to reassure depositors after Ayandeh Bank collapse, transferring assets to state-owned Bank Melli amid mounting economic pressure and renewed international sanctions.
Iran slashes four zeros from its currency amid soaring inflation worsened by US-E3 sanctions
Iran’s parliament approved removing four digits from its currency, the Iranian Rial, to tackle hyperinflation, though economists warn the move is mostly symbolic.
How to avoid bank scams and finance scams
One man, one bank, and the making of modern Israel
At 95, banker, diplomat, and statesman Zalman Shoval reflects on his journey and Israel’s transformation.
Zooz taps Crypto.com to execute Israel’s first corporate Bitcoin treasury
Crypto.com will provide block-trade execution, deep liquidity, and discreet settlement for ZOOZ’s treasury purchases, the companies said.
Mortgage advisors association: Surge in mortgage volumes
The latest Bank of Israel report reflects the completion of first-hand transactions and “Price for Resident” deals alongside growth in second-hand transactions.
David Blumberg built Israel’s greatest library, then politics destroyed him - opinion
MIDDLE ISRAEL: David Blumberg’s dream library stands tall in Jerusalem, but his life ended in tragedy, overshadowed by scandal and political strife.
