Bank of Israel Intensifies Stablecoin Regulation as Digital Shekel Development Accelerates

The Bank of Israel announced enhanced regulatory oversight of stablecoins, with Governor Amir Yaron identifying them as a systemic force in global finance. The move came during a Tel Aviv conference where officials presented an updated timeline for the country's central bank digital currency project. The sector has reached a market capitalization exceeding $300 billion with monthly transaction volumes surpassing $2 trillion, according to Yaron.