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    Israel approves first shekel-backed stablecoin BILS

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    Illustration of Israel's first shekel-backed stablecoin BILS

    Here's what it means for you.

    Israel's approval of the BILS stablecoin could signal a shift in the global cryptocurrency landscape.

    What happened

    Israel approved the BILS stablecoin, developed in collaboration with the Solana network.

    The Context

    • BILS was created by Bits of Gold and is pegged to the Israeli shekel.
    • The stablecoin underwent a pilot program using Solana's technology.
    • Auditing was conducted by EY, a Big Four consultancy firm.

    Takeaway

    The introduction of BILS may encourage other countries to explore their own digital currencies.

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