Finance

Binance: Hackers used fake job interview, AI tool to gain access to computers, steal $6.3 billion

Binance on Tuesday said that as a result of the hack, it is increasing investment in AI-enabled detection and is working on establishing a security research fund.

FILE PHOTO: Representations of cryptocurrencies are seen in front of displayed Binance logo in this illustration taken November 10, 2022.
Shaul Elkariv.

Court orders fraudulent 'rabbi,' wife to pay NIS 830,000 to woman in exploitation settlement

In this photo illustration, the Binance logo is displayed on a phone screen adjacent to an image from a crypto exchange on a laptop on October 30, 2026 in London, England.

Binance replenishes 90% of assets stolen in security incident

An illustrative image of New Israeli Shekels in a wallet.

Your Investments: What Abraham can teach investors about diversification and building wealth


Bank of Jerusalem stock fails to recover from Yahalomi disappearance saga

Social media rumors of embezzlement panicked investors, but even after it became clear no crime was committed, the stock remained behind. What are the reasons for its performance?

Bank of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv branch.

'Bibicoin will destroy Israel': Eisenkot slams Netanyahu's crypto plan for alternative funding

Eisenkot's campaign video claimed that the alternative system would generate "an economy like North Korea and Iran," and result in "the end of high-tech, the end of healthcare, the end of security."

Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot visits the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City, days before Israel’s general elections, October 22, 2026.

Why Americans save for retirement but put off writing a will

While retirement savings often build automatically, many Americans delay writing a will or granting financial authority, leaving important decisions about their assets unresolved.

Americans save for retirement but often overlook wills and essential estate planning.

Insurance Report: 17,000 inquiries annually, NIS 21.5m. returned to the public

The Capital Market Authority's public inquiries report for 2025 is published. In which areas were the most complaints received, and which companies stood out favorably relative to their market share?

Insurance agent.

JPMorgan Chase Bank subsidiary discriminated against conservative customers, US investigation finds

A JPMorgan spokesperson responded to the findings, telling CBS News that the subsidiary has since been shut down as a result of the revelations.

Exterior view of the new JPMorgan Chase global headquarters building at 270 Park Avenue on November 13, 2025 in New York City.

Your Investments: Building your Ark before retirement’s storm

Retirement may seem far away, but building financial security takes time. Noach's ark powerfully reminds us why saving, investing, and planning ahead matter.

‘NOAH’S ARK on Mount Ararat’ (1570) by Flemish painter Simon de Myle.

Money waiting for you? The year-end tax guide for employees and self-employed

As the 2026 tax year comes to an end, CPA Yoram Shifer explains where to start and how much money can be returned to your bank account.

Israeli shekel banknotes in a wallet.

Fitch warns of the elections: 'Political instability will make reducing the deficit difficult'

The rating agency left the credit rating unchanged, but the outlook remains negative. The reason: Fear of an endless election wave that will prevent painful budget decisions from being made.

Fitch rating agency.

AI agents threaten bank profits

Banks have long profited from customers' low-interest accounts. Now, AI agents threaten to break this inertia and cost the industry tens of billions of dollars.

ATM

Bank Hapoalim to finance Stark Power with $85 million

The deal helps the energy firm created by former Enlight and Nofar executives expand in the US to acquire and build new energy and storage projects.

Bank Hapoalim branch.