Netanyahu Suggests Blockchain to Mitigate Financial Sanctions Risk

Israel’s election campaign has taken an unexpected turn as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu argued that blockchain and cryptocurrencies could help the country withstand potential international financial sanctions. Speaking on Friday to Channel 10’s economic network, Netanyahu framed “blockchain” as an alternative to sanctions and said Israel is exploring its use alongside digital assets. His comments have triggered rapid pushback from political figures and Israel’s central bank, while also intensifying scrutiny of whether cryptocurrencies could realistically function as a national-level safeguard against restrictions on Israeli financial activity.