In afternoon inter-bank trading the shekel is gaining sharply against the US dollar and the euro. The shekel-US dollar ...

As global finance enters a new digital era, Israel finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. The Bank of Israel’s exploration of a central bank digital currency (CBDC)—the so-called “digital shekel”—is ...

Vendors we’ve encountered have even canceled all transactions involving the 10-shekel coin, the most common coin, saying that its engraving has started to wear off due to rust and wear, making it ...

after reaching its strongest for two years against the dollar the day before, although it is still firm against the euro.In morning inter-bank trading, the shekel-US dollar exchange rate is up 0. ...

The shekel opened the forex trading week sharply weaker although its losses moderated slightly in early afternoon inter-bank ...

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However, it does not explicitly discuss the consequences of transitioning to a digital currency for communities that rely heavily on cash. The digital shekel may pose a significant challenge to these ...