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Israeli Bank Leumi To Debut Bitcoin Trading With Galaxy Digital
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Fusion42 · 15 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Israeli Bank Leumi is launching Bitcoin trading services in partnership with Galaxy Digital, marking a notable expansion into cryptocurrency offerings by a major Israeli bank.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 5 sources have reported it between 14 Aug 2026 and 16 Aug 2026.
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You face a new route to crypto market access as Israeli banks begin direct Bitcoin trading. This shift opens customer channels that bypass typical crypto exchanges and could cut friction in onboarding crypto clients.
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5 sources · first reported 14 Aug 2026 · latest 16 Aug 2026
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