Netanyahu Asks For A Blockchain Backup Plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for plans to implement blockchain technology as a potential response to economic sanctions against Israel, according to the supplied report.It demonstrates an interest in finding alternative financial systems.
Netanyahu reportedly mentioned this during an interview with Channel 10 where he said the technology could be used as an alternative if there were banking sanctions. It has been reported that Netanyahu has requested plans to put this into practice if economic sanctions are placed, however there is no confirmation that they have created a system.
Can Blockchain Really Bypass Sanctions?
Blockchain uses a decentralised ledger system which allows users to record transactions. This has led governments and businesses to consider the advantages of implementing blockchain technology, as depending on the design of the system digital assets can be transferred, and information recorded. This can be done without a central party.
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Using blockchain can prove challenging when trying to bypass sanctions. Accessing digital assets, having parties to trade with and converting tokens can all impact the effectiveness of blockchain as an alternative.
How Other Countries Are Using The Technology
The report also points to other examples of governments and organisations engaging with blockchain infrastructure. Iran has reportedly used digital assets such as Bitcoin and USDT for certain payments and imports amid banking sanctions. Earlier this year, the country also released a proposal involving cryptocurrency payments for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Meanwhile, the United States has worked with Chainlink to publish economic data onchain, demonstrating another potential use of blockchain technology within public-sector information systems. That application differs from using digital assets to work around financial restrictions.
While it seems that for Israel it is just part of Netanyahu’s contingency planning, this does raise some interesting questions about the role of blockchain to create financial resilience during a time of geopolitical uncertainty. The success of this would depend on what system was used but could work.
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