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Economist Peter Schiff Declares ‘Bitcoin Fad is Over’ as Gold Prices Soar
19.4.2024
After the overnight Israeli retaliatory strikes against Iran, gold prices have settled around $2,388 per ounce, having briefly touched the $2,400 mark right after the events. Over the last five days, gold has increased by 1.85%, while bitcoin has declined by 8% since the onset of the conflict last...
Israel’s Central Bank to Roll Out Sandbox for CBDC Experiments
17.4.2024
The Bank of Israel is launching a sandbox environment for testing CBDC said in a statement use cases, in an effort to refine the design of the digital shekel and ensure its capacity to facilitate advanced applications.
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Crypto Markets Crash as Iranian Drone Attack on Israel Sparks Sell-Off
14.4.2024
The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant downturn following an Iranian drone attack on Israel, leading to a widespread sell-off of digital assets.
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U.S. Sanctions Hezbollah Crypto Operator Linked to Terrorist Funding
26.3.2024
A hawala operator who worked with agents from Hezbollah on cryptocurrency funding infrastructure has been sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the federal agency announced Tuesday. Tawfiq Muhammad Said Al-Law is accused of providing digital wallets to...
Israeli Crypto Firm Launches Pilot for First Shekel-Backed Stablecoin
14.3.2024
Israel has taken a significant step in the cryptocurrency domain by green-lighting a pilot for BILS, the first stablecoin pegged to the New Israeli Shekel. Bits of Gold and Israeli Authority Launch BILS Stablecoin in Regulatory Sandbox The initiative, spearheaded by the crypto broker Bits of Gold...
Israel Plans to Launch Interest-Bearing CBDC – Here’s What You Need to Know
12.3.2024
On March 11, the Central Bank of Israel unveiled plans for a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Known as ‘digital shekel’ the unique CBDC will be interest-bearing, marking a departure from existing digital currencies.
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Binance Sued by Families of Hamas Victims, Hostages
1.2.2024
The plaintiffs, who are also suing Iran and Syria, say the crypto exchange facilitated the financing of Hamas and other terrorist groups between 2017 and 2023
Israeli Officials: 70% Spike in Donations Made to Hamas-Related Charities Since Oct 7
29.11.2023
Image source: Pixabay There has been an increase in donations to charities linked to Hamas following the resistance group’s attack on Israel on October 7. According to Israeli officials, the surge in donations is estimated to be around 70%, CNBC reported on Tuesday. The report noted that...
Hamas, Hezbollah Now Prefer Tron to Bitcoin: Reuters
27.11.2023
Almost two-thirds of Israel's Tron seizures were in 2023, including 39 from wallets Israel said in June were owned by Lebanon's Hezbollah and 26 in July from Hamas ally Palestinian Islamic Jihad
Report: Here’s How Hamas Received Money from Iran Using Crypto
13.11.2023
Source: Adobe / Robert In a bid to circumvent traditional financial oversight, Hamas has increasingly turned to crypto for fund transfers, according to a new Wall Street Journal report. The move by Hamas to turn to crypto followed an air strike by Israel in mid-2019 that targeted a Hamas commander...
Discredited Crypto Terrorist Funding Figures Gain Fresh Life in House Hearing
2.11.2023
Despite a raging online debate discrediting the scale of crypto support for terrorist groups, the story continues to resonate in important places. Most recently on Thursday, the ranking Democrat at a hearing in the U.S. House of Representatives quoted a figure of $130 million in digital assets...
WSJ debacle fueled US lawmakers’ ill-informed crusade against crypto
30.10.2023
The Wall Street Journal corrected its misreporting about crypto funding Hamas, but it was too late to stop lawmakers from amplifying false claims
Wall Street Journal corrects article misciting Hamas' crypto terrorism funding data
28.10.2023
Elliptic, the firm which Wall Street Journal sourced the data from, said it was “pleased” to see the news outlet acknowledge its mistakes
Terrorism Funding Claims Contradicted by Lack of Evidence for Substantial Crypto Donations to Hamas
27.10.2023
Blockchain analytics company Elliptic refuted claims on Wednesday that Hamas received millions in crypto donations in the months leading up to its attack on Israel earlier this month. Elliptic stated in a blog post that there is “no evidence to support the assertion that Hamas has received...
Lawmakers Urge DOJ to Decide on Binance and Tether’s Role in Crypto Funded Terrorism Linked to Hamas and Israel Conflict
26.10.2023
Today, as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) evaluates possible criminal charges against Binance and Tether, two prominent U.S. lawmakers are emphasizing the urgency of the matter. U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wy.) and Representative French Hill (R-Ark.) dispatched a letter to Attorney General...
Lawmakers Lummis and Hill Urge DOJ Decision on Charging Binance and Tether for Aiding Hamas
26.10.2023
U.S. lawmakers Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wy.) and Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) have urged the Department of Justice to "expeditiously conclude" investigations and reach a decision on charging Binance and Tether for aiding terrorism financing for Hamas
Crypto donations raised by Hamas ‘remain tiny,’ says Elliptic
26.10.2023
Elliptic’s statement was framed as a rebuttal to recent articles and letters circulating among the media and U.S. lawmakers this month
Israeli Crypto-Based Aid Organization Says Nearly $200,000 Raised for October 7 Terror Victims
25.10.2023
Nearly $200,000 has been raised by a non-profit organization launched by members of Israel’s Web3 community. More than 30 Web3 companies have since joined the campaign while the accounting firm KPMG is said to be assisting with fundraising and distribution. Web3 Companies Join Campaign Crypto...
Elizabeth Warren uses Hamas as her newest scapegoat in war on crypto
25.10.2023
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren is taking advantage sensationalist claims related to Hamas' use of crypto. Unfortunately, those claims are largely false
FinCEN issues alert regarding crypto transactions connected to Hamas
20.10.2023
The government department warned virtual asset service providers and other financial institutions to “identify and report suspicious transactions” related to terrorist groups