Avihai Tal

Avihai is an associate in the firm’s Regulation Department, specializing in financial regulation.

Adv. Avihai Tal represents ventures from the fintech, digital currencies, and blockchain fields, advising on the impact of local and international regulation on their operations.

Avihai counsels clients on the issuance of digital currencies, decentralized platforms (DeFi), trading exchanges (CEX, DEX), decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), and more.

In addition, Avihai assists various types of financial entities, including investment houses, local and foreign banks, and investment funds.

Avihai is a member of the Bar Association’s Crypto Committee.

Avihai completed his internship at Barnea.

Education:

Reichman University, LL.B. and B.A. in Government, Diplomacy, and Strategy, 2021

Admission:

Israel Bar Association, 2023

Insights & News - Avihai Tal:

December 14, 2025

Israel Securities Authority Regulates Online Advertising: Mutual Funds, Likes, Influencers, and Everything in Between

The Israel Securities Authority published a new staff position recently on the regulation of advertising in digital space (including on social networks), focusing on advertising relating to mutual funds. The staff position seeks to bridge the gap between the law and the dynamic reality in today’s digital age, and focuses on regulating ongoing online activities and activities with external parties.

My Forex Funds Lawsuit: Warning to the Proprietary Trading Sector

In May 2025, a US federal court dismissed the US Commodities Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) fraud lawsuit against the proprietary trading company My Forex Funds (MFF). At first glance, this may seem like a resounding legal victory, but a closer analysis reveals a more complex picture.

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September 25, 2025

First Series of Prediction Markets in the United States

Prediction markets have experienced rapid growth in recent years, thanks to the emergence of platforms attracting millions of users, such as Kalshi and Polymarket. These platforms have proven successful in predicting the outcomes of diverse events.

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Practice areas:

Blockchain and Crypto

Financial Regulation

Regulation