Israel Discount Bank announced on November 11 that, starting November 26, it will offer customers Bitcoin and Ethereum trading services through its mobile banking app, becoming the first bank in Israel to offer retail cryptocurrency trading directly. Eligible private customers aged 18 and over can buy, sell, and hold Bitcoin and Ethereum directly in the bank’s app, without opening a separate exchange account or managing a separate wallet. Assets will be held in custody in the bank’s wallet, with custody infrastructure provided by Fireblocks. The bank will waive account management fees for six months. The move puts it ahead of rival Bank Leumi, whose similar service is expected to launch in early 2027. (Sources: Globes, CoinMarketCap, Crypto Briefing, November 11–12, 2026) $BTC $ETH