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Netanyahu Considering Crypto Plan to Dodge Banking Sanctions on Israel

Decrypt23 October 2026, 21:16 UTCIsrael

Days before Israel’s election, Netanyahu said he has asked for a blockchain plan in case banks are hit with sanctions, and told Israelis to prepare for a rainy day after Trump.

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