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Bank Leumi plans to offer bitcoin, ether and solana trading directly through its Leumi Trade app from early 2027. Galaxy will provide the trading and custody infrastructure for the service, positioning Leumi as the first Israeli bank to announce direct digital asset trading for customers.

Silver has fallen during two major Strait of Hormuz disruptions this year, challenging the assumption that geopolitical shocks automatically lift precious metals. The pattern suggests investors are focusing less on fear itself and more on whether haven money flows into metals or the US dollar.

WTI crude oil ended the weekend around $70.975 after retreating from midweek highs, even as tensions around the Hormuz Strait persisted. Energy traders now face a potentially combustible Monday open as U.S.-Iran developments threaten to reshape sentiment quickly.

USD/ILS is holding near 3.02950 after the Bank of Israel cut interest rates by 0.25%, pushing the pair higher in recent sessions. Traders are also watching regional tensions, with 3.00000 emerging as a key psychological support area.

The Israeli shekel has weakened against the U.S. dollar after the Bank of Israel reduced rates by 0.25%, lifting USD/ILS toward the 3.02950 area. Traders are now watching the 3.00000 psychological support zone, nearby resistance at 3.03500, and regional risk around Iran, Israel, and the U.S.

Hacker group Gonjeshke Darande leaked Nobitex’s full source code following a $100M attack. Remaining user assets may be vulnerable as back-end security is now fully exposed.

Crude Oil prices jumped as the Biden administration declined Israel’s request to bomb Iranian oil fields. Discover the latest technical analysis, market drivers, and support/resistance levels.

Bitcoin has surged back above the $62,000 mark as the cryptocurrency market rebounds from initial turbulence sparked by reports of limited damage from an Israeli strike on Iranian military targets.

Bitcoin (BTC) and the wider cryptocurrency market experienced a nearly 10% decline on Saturday, with Bitcoin's value dropping below $62,000 momentarily before rebounding to approximately $64,000 at the time of reporting.