Israel's largest bank is planning to offer $BTC, $ETH, and $SOL to its 2.5 million customers — but there's a catch. The rollout won't happen until early 2027, and only if the Bank of Israel gives approval. Worth noting: the central bank already rejected a similar proposal back in 2022.
This highlights the classic tension between traditional finance moving slowly through regulatory gates versus crypto projects reaching users directly. $PI, for example, bypassed banks entirely by distributing through a phone app.
The 2027 timeline shows how long it takes for major institutions to navigate compliance, even when customer demand exists. Meanwhile, the crypto-native approach keeps building distribution outside the legacy system.
This highlights the classic tension between traditional finance moving slowly through regulatory gates versus crypto projects reaching users directly. $PI, for example, bypassed banks entirely by distributing through a phone app.
The 2027 timeline shows how long it takes for major institutions to navigate compliance, even when customer demand exists. Meanwhile, the crypto-native approach keeps building distribution outside the legacy system.