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Adv. Zvi Gabbay

Crowdfunding – The New World of Investments in Israel and in the United States

March 21, 2019 / by Zvi Gabbay , Hagit Ross

The crowdfunding model enables the general public investment opportunities that were previously reserved only for sophisticated or institutional investors. In this article we examine the Israeli and American models and why the Israeli legislators should find ways to make the crowdfunding channel more attractive, for both investors and companies seeking funding.

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Adv. Zvi Gabbay

Blockchain Now and Into the Future – What We Can Expect

January 9, 2019 / by Zvi Gabbay

Blockchain has a well-established presence in the ecosystem, with a variety of use cases across a broad range of sectors, including Fintech, advertising, security, telecommunications and others. Here is an overview of the latest developments regarding blockchain regulations in Israel.

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Adv. Zvi Gabbay

What You Always Wanted to Know About Fintech Regulation, But Were Afraid to Ask…

December 31, 2018 / by Zvi Gabbay

For Fintech companies looking or hoping to work in Israel, the regulatory developments could either serve as an opportunity or as a barrier, and should be carefully considered. Click to read an overview of the Israeli Fintech regulatory situation.

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Doctor, Can I Get a Prescription for Blockchain?

December 16, 2018 / by Barnea

While still widely identified with digital currencies, blockchain technology is also beginning to revolutionize the healthcare industry. See how pharma companies and medical institutions have begun to rely on this technology to resolve problems faster and more efficiently.

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2/20 Vision – Are We Over the Hedge?

December 4, 2018 / by Barnea

The presence of over 100 domestic hedge funds showcases the recent considerable growth of the industry in Israel. Here’s why hedge funds have become so popular.

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Adv. Zvi Gabbay

Asset-Backed Digital Currencies: Advantages and Challenges

July 1, 2018 / by Zvi Gabbay

The race to develop a new, unique and reliable digital currency with low volatility has prompted entrepreneurs to scale the link of blockchain technology and mainstream investments, thus creating a new wave of cryptocurrencies backed by commodities or assets.

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Adv. Zvi Gabbay

Crypto Predictions for 2018

February 21, 2018 / by Zvi Gabbay

2017 was a significant year for the blockchain industry in general and for cryptocurrencies in particular. 2018 is expected to be an equally interesting year for the cryptocurrencies industry, as new trends take shape and regulation becomes even more refined. Check out some of our digital currencies predictions for the year.

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Adv. Karin Kashi

Glossary for Beginners in the World of Digital Currency

November 30, 2017 / by Karin Kashi

Do you keep hearing people talk about blockchain, bitcoins, and ICOs with no idea what they mean? – Here’s a short glossary to help you understand what the fuss is all about.

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Adv. Zvi Gabbay

ICO Whitepaper

September 19, 2017 / by Zvi Gabbay

ICO is the abbreviation of Initial Coin Offering, a term inspired by the capital market term IPO (Initial Public Offering). This is when a company recruits debt or capital by publishing a prospectus offering of its securities to the public for the first time. A prospectus is a profound legal and accounting document that furnishes information about the company, its management, its businesses, and its financial position. Once a company’s securities are held by the public, it becomes a public company.

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Risks in Boards of Directors’ Work

August 16, 2017 / by Barnea

“How did the board approve this?” Headlines like this pop up each time it is announced the Israel Securities Authority is investigating a public company’s transactions with its controlling shareholder, such as the latest allegations of deals between Bezeq and its controlling shareholder. But the real question that should be asked is, “Was the board given the right tools to perform its work?”

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