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News Crypto in Israel
The Bank of Israel has amended Directive 411 to clarify that banks cannot refuse payment services solely because activity is connected with crypto, and to remove a mandatory check triggered by annual activity exceeding 100,000 NIS. Checks will instead depend on risk. Published on 7 October 2026, the amendment takes effect on 1 May 2027.
Guide Crypto in Israel
Crypto tax in Israel does not depend solely on withdrawing shekels to a bank. Under the Israel Tax Authority’s position, bitcoin and digital assets of the kind discussed in Circular 5/2018 are assets, and selling, exchanging them for another coin or using them to pay may create a taxable event. For an individual whose activity is not a business, the ordinary tax rate on real capital gains is generally 25%, but that is not a maximum rate applicable to every case. Checked on 16 October 2026, this guide explains general rules, not personal tax advice.
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