U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis and Representative French Hill urged the Justice Department to take “swift action” against Binance and Tether over facilitating funds for Hamas.
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FinCEN issues alert regarding crypto transactions connected to Hamas
The government department warned virtual asset service providers and other financial institutions to “identify and report suspicious transactions” related to terrorist groups.
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Crypto Aid Israel raises $185K, distributes aid to 4 organizations, in 10 days
The organization is a collective of Israeli Web3 community members and international companies striving to alleviate suffering in the south of Israel.
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Advocacy groups push back against Sen. Warren linking crypto with terrorism
The Blockchain Association and Crypto Council for Innovation said the terrorist group Hamas had reportedly curtailed using Bitcoin as authorities could more easily track funds.
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US Treasury sanctions Gaza-based crypto operator allegedly tied to Hamas
According to the U.S. Treasury, terrorist groups including Hamas, ISIS, and an al-Qaeda affiliate used the Buy Cash Money and Money Transfer Company to transfer
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Israeli authorities seize crypto from terror organizations, credit new technology
The Israeli ministries of defense and justice and a number of intelligence and enforcement agencies collaborated; Chainalysis also pitched in.
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