Regulation

Energy sector experts warn of market stability risks following the Electricity Authority's decision to pause new data center connections due to overwhelming demand.

Two recent incidents in Israel have highlighted a lack of regulatory readiness for electric vehicles. A fire in a Rishon LeZion parking lot exposed infrastructure risks, while a Tesla driver's misuse of semi-autonomous systems underscored the dangers of ignoring safety protocols.

Nir Hirshman, CEO of the Crypto Companies Forum, warns that Israel needs a comprehensive regulatory reform. He argues that without removing barriers, the country risks losing the industry and billions of shekels in GDP.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is promoting an unprecedented initiative allowing entrepreneurs to raise up to $75 million through a simplified regulatory path. This move, aimed at providing legal clarity, could have global implications, including for the Israeli market.

A draft circular published by the Capital Markets, Insurance and Savings Authority is intended to put an end to discounts of tens of percent that insurance companies grant to customers for a limited period of several years, in order to encourage enrollment. "It may influence his judgment at the time of enrollment and bias him away from making an informed decision," they write at the Authority.

The New York City Council has opened a new front against prediction markets, as Council Speaker Adrienne Adams sent investigative letters to four companies operating in the field: Polymarket, Kalshi, Coinbase, and Gemini Titan. The companies were required to answer questions regarding how they market their services and the extent of their compliance with consumer protection laws.

Li Hua's brokerage firm, Futu Holdings, has become one of the main targets in the government's campaign to control the flow of funds from China abroad.

Following a series of fatal accidents, the New York City government has demanded that Amazon and other online retailers immediately remove electric bicycles and scooters that exceed legally permitted speeds. Here are the details of the transportation controversy.

Buying a flight ticket online may soon become a much more confusing task. A new proposal by the Donald Trump administration and the US Department of Transportation seeks to change the rules by which airlines present flight prices to the public, as reported on Friday by CBS.

Russia approves for the first time a legal framework for the trading and mining of digital currencies, but blocks the possibility of using them within the country and grants banks unprecedented enforcement powers.

Media market drama: The "Hatzlacha" association and "Lobby 99" have petitioned the Second Authority for Television and Radio to end businessman Yitzhak Mirilashvili's joint ownership of Channel 14 and an ultra-Orthodox radio station, citing the expiration of legal exemptions.

Following years of regulatory ambiguity, the President of Nigeria has signed a decree to regulate the digital assets market and establish a special oversight body within the central bank.

The new guidelines define which digital currencies can be sold to the public and which assets will be completely disqualified. The local industry responds to the developments and explains what is missing in the published draft.

The Israel Securities Authority has released a draft circular expanding crypto trading options. This marks the third regulatory move in two months, aimed at establishing a transparent financial framework.

The Capital Markets Authority has published a draft circular defining strict criteria for virtual currencies offered by Israeli crypto firms. The move aims to mitigate risks and institutionalize the local digital asset market.

Starting this morning, only entities with a specific license will be allowed to supply electricity to electric vehicles. Among the companies that received approval: Tesla, Paz, and Dor Alon, with the move requiring credit card payment without an application.