Tech backlash to Netanyahu's crypto plan, Fireblocks cuts 7% of staff, and FIMI's $65 million Maytronics bid
Israel's tech industry and the Bank of Israel push back on Netanyahu's call for a crypto-based alternative economy, Fireblocks cuts about 7% of its workforce, and FIMI offers $65 million for half of Maytronics.
Netanyahu's call for a crypto-based alternative economy draws fire from tech leaders and the Bank of Israel - Netanyahu said on Saturday that crypto is one tool among several and it is not certain it will be used, Globes reports.
Sources: Calcalist, CTech, Globes
Fireblocks cuts about 7% of its workforce, including dozens of jobs in Israel - It is the company's third round of cuts…
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