https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israeli-central-bank-rejects-benjamin-netanyahu-s-plan-to-use-crypto-to-evade-sanctionsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israeli-central-bank-rejects-benjamin-netanyahu-s-plan-to-use-crypto-to-evade-sanctionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israeli-central-bank-rejects-benjamin-netanyahu-s-plan-to-use-crypto-to-evade-sanctions#u162037Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:40:59 +0000The Bank of Israel has rejected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal to use cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to circumvent potential international economic sanctions. In a rare public rebuke, the central bank stated that digital currencies cannot bypass financial restrictions and urged political leaders to safeguard trade ties instead of seeking workarounds. Netanyahu floated the crypto plan ahead of the general elections, warning that Israel must prepare for global isolation and potential sanctions. Top economists, entrepreneurs, and former finance chiefs warned the propo