Money

PayPal layoffs hit Israel as payment giant restructures global operations

The cut will hit the Tel Aviv development center, which develops artificial intelligence systems to analyze transactions in real time, detect fraud, and prevent money laundering.

 A smartphone with the PayPal logo is placed on a laptop in this illustration taken on July 14, 2021.
A screen showing stock prices is seen at the entrance to the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, June 2, 2026

Your Investments: No need to go looking for financial independence

Bank of Israel Governor Professor Amir Yaron speaks at the Knesset; illustrative.

Third consecutive cut: Bank of Israel lowers interest rates to 3.25%, following economic review

The $640 million drill: The crypto industry tries to save itself from collapse.

Crypto companies spend record $640 million buying back own tokens


Eduard Khemchan and the discipline of multi-cycle investing

“Build capital to survive all cycles, not to predict them.”

Your Taxes: OECD, G20 launch plan to expose untaxed real estate funds and income

A new OECD initiative aims to close real estate loopholes, exposing untaxed funds, rental income, and capital gains. This could affect anyone with global property investments.

 A WOMAN withdraws money from a Bank Hapoalim ATM in Tel Aviv in March.

EcoFuel Saver reviews: Don’t get Eco Fuel Saver till you’ve read this!

“EcoFuel Saver is presented as a simple plug-in device that optimizes fuel use to help drivers save money, improve efficiency, and reduce emissions.”

Authorities seize over NIS 5m., weapons, ammunition in Rahat, order closure of Tel Aviv brothel

Israel Police seized over NIS 5 million in cash and illegal weapons in Rahat, as part of an operation targeting criminal activity.

Police officers seize approximately NIS 5m. in cash during raid in Rahat, southern Israel, published April 16, 2026.

Tel Aviv court convicts crime boss Ismail Jarushi, 12 others in SSQ extortion-and-shooting case

The Tel Aviv District Court convicts crime boss Ismail Jarushi and 12 others in an extortion case involving threats and gunfire against a money-changer’s business in Tel Aviv.

The law courts in Tel Aviv

Are Polymarket, Kalshi illegal gambling sites or legitimate financial trading platforms? - opinion

Are the activities carried out by Polymarket and Kalshi in fact illegal gambling, or do they constitute legitimate financial trading activity?

The logo of prediction market trading platform Polymarket is seen on a digital screen (illustrative)

How global esports ecosystems generate multi million dollar revenue streams

“Esports is an example of how entertainment can evolve into a complex financial structure generating multi-million-pound revenues.”

Voice dedications and videos: Shufersal launches app for redeeming the Gold Gift Card

The app enables receiving digital gift cards, sending gifts, and adding personal dedications - without physical cards.

The new “Gold Gift Card” app.

What does Sattamatka Boss provide to users?

“Sattamatka Boss is more than just a result website.”

How are taxes handled on sweepstakes casino cash winnings?

“Sweepstakes casino cash-outs are commonly treated as taxable income, and the player is responsible for reporting it even if no form arrives.”