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Israel's Largest Bank to Launch Bitcoin Trading
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Fusion42 · 16 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Israel's Bank Leumi announced a partnership with Galaxy Digital to enable Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana trading for its clients via the Leumi Trade app starting early 2027, marking the first bank-backed digital asset trading platform in Israel under a regulated model.
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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Your fintech startup in Israel faces a new benchmark as Bank Leumi’s regulated crypto trading platform opens bank-supported access to digital assets, pushing traditional banks to catch up or partner fast.
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5 sources · first reported 14 Aug 2026 · latest 16 Aug 2026
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