Israels Zentralbank weist Netanjahus Kryptoplan zur Umgehung von Sanktionen zurück

CryptoFrontNews · 2026-10-26T18:02:06.000Z

Die Bank von Israel erklärte, Kryptowährungen könnten internationale Sanktionen nicht umgehen, und forderte Israel auf, die Wirtschaftsbeziehungen zu wichtigen Handelspartnern zu schützen. Mehr als 100 Wirtschaftswissenschaftler, darunter der ehemalige Zentralbankchef Jacob Frenkel, warnten, dass Sanktionen Investitionen und Lebensstandard beeinträchtigen könnten. Gadi Eisenkot und Yair Lapid kritisierten Netanjahus Vorschlag und warnten, er könne die nationale Sicherheit schwächen und Unternehmen ins Ausland treiben. Die Bank von Israel lehnte den Vorschlag von Premierminister Benjamin Netanjahu ab, Kryptowährungen als Möglichkeit zu prüfen, mögliche internationale Finanzsanktionen zu umgehen. In einer Erklärung vom 24. Oktober forderte die Zentralbank Israel auf, die Wirtschaftsbeziehungen zu wichtigen Handelspartnern zu schützen. Netanjahu hatte den Vorschlag am 23. Oktober in einem Fernsehinterview unter Verweis auf mögliche Einschränkungen für israelische Banken vorgebracht.

The Bank of Israel said cryptocurrency cannot bypass international sanctions and urged Israel to protect economic ties with major trading partners.
More than 100 economists, including former central bank governor Jacob Frenkel, warned sanctions could hurt investment and living standards.
Gadi Eisenkot and Yair Lapid criticized Netanyahu’s proposal, warning it could weaken national security and drive companies abroad.
The Bank of Israel rejected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to explore cryptocurrency as a way around potential international financial sanctions. In a statement on October 24, the central bank urged Israel to protect economic ties with major trading partners. Netanyahu raised the proposal during an October 23 television interview, citing possible restrictions on Israeli banks.
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Bank Says Crypto Cannot Bypass Sanctions
According to the central bank, cryptocurrencies cannot serve as a means of circumventing sanctions imposed on Israel. It urged political leaders to focus on preventing restrictions and limiting their economic impact.
Netanyahu said he was preparing for a scenario involving broader international sanctions. He warned that restrictions on Israeli banks could require an alternative financial system. When asked about cryptocurrency, he confirmed it was among the options under consideration and also mentioned blockchain technology.
The proposal comes as Britain, France and Canada have announced plans to block imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Those measures target settlement policy amid growing international criticism of Israel’s government.
Economists Warn of Economic Consequences
The proposal also drew criticism from economists and political opponents. More than 100 economists, including former Bank of Israel officials, signed a letter opposing Netanyahu’s plan on Sunday.
The signatories included former central bank governor Jacob Frenkel and several Nobel laureates. They warned that sanctions could increase unemployment, reduce foreign investment and weaken Israel’s international economic standing.
The letter cited South Africa, Iran and Russia as examples of countries affected by similar sanctions. It warned that Israeli living standards could fall and the state’s ability to finance security could suffer.
Eisenkot and Lapid Criticize Netanyahu’s Proposal
Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu’s main rival in Tuesday’s election, called the cryptocurrency proposal “madness.” He warned that his rival’s “BibiCoin policy” could push companies abroad and undermine national security.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid also criticized Netanyahu’s remarks. He warned that Israelis could face shortages similar to those experienced in Russia and Iran. Meanwhile, Netanyahu defended his record on Sunday and urged voters to support him. 
He also said he and U.S. President Donald Trump had two years left to work together against Iran’s rulers. Opinion polls pointed to a possible electoral stalemate, with neither Netanyahu’s ruling coalition nor an opposition alliance securing a parliamentary majority.