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Netanyahu floats blockchain as way to bypass financial sanctions, sparking Israeli political spat

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (베냐민 네타냐후) has publicly raised the possibility of using blockchain and cryptocurrencies to respond to potential international financial sanctions. He said Israel is reviewing related technology to reduce any economic shock. Political opponents criticised the idea, with one calling it a national security threat, while the Bank of Israel said crypto cannot be used to bypass sanctions. Industry figures and local media also questioned its effectiveness.

Telecommunications & Media

\"There was no innovation after Steve Jobs\" - PayPal founder criticises Apple

PayPal co-founder and technology investor Peter Thiel criticised Apple for failing to deliver new innovation after Steve Jobs. In a podcast interview with author Walter Isaacson recorded in September and released on Oct. 22, Thiel said nothing new emerged after Jobs. He said the iPhone was a major invention, but Apple then focused on expanding existing products and building its brand. He also compared Tim Cook unfavourably with Elon Musk and Jobs.

Mobility

U.S. moves to standardise autonomous vehicle identification lights with teal external lighting

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is moving to introduce teal external lights to show when an autonomous vehicle is operating in self-driving mode. A draft proposal sets requirements for visibility from the front, sides and rear, with a minimum mounting height of 15 inches, but makes the lighting optional. The draft also includes changes to safety rules to reflect autonomous vehicle designs, including deleting a turn-signal requirement that is hard to apply to vehicles without steering wheels.