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58 US Lawmakers Probe Biden and Yellen on Hamas’ Crypto Operations
17.11.2023
Fifty-eight U.S. lawmakers have probed President Joe Biden and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen regarding Hamas’ digital asset operations, as well as whether the U.S. has had success in seizing illicit cryptocurrencies. Despite reports that terrorist groups have raised millions in crypto,...
House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets Tackles Hamas’ Illicit Cryptocurrency
15.11.2023
The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology & Inclusion convened the afternoon of Wednesday, November 15th, to discuss illicit activity in regards to cryptocurrency. Bad actors “We know that bad actors prey on vulnerabilities wherever they can find them,”...
Does Crypto Finance Hamas and Other Terrorists?
15.11.2023
Crypto-Friendly Lawmakers Ask Biden, Yellen to Quantify Hamas' Digital Asset Fundraising
15.11.2023
A group of lawmakers led by
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...
US and Allies to Intensify Sanctions Against Hamas, Targeting Crypto Assets to Cut Funding
10.11.2023
Source: Adobe Stock/ sveta The United States and its allies are set to escalate sanctions against the militant group Hamas in the coming days. According to the U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo, more actions will be taken in the coming days and weeks to cut funding channels to Hamas...
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...
Japanese Government Sanctions Crypto Exchange Linked to Hamas
31.10.2023
The Japanese government has taken action to freeze the assets of nine Hamas operatives and a cryptocurrency trading company that were involved in financing the terrorist organization. This decision was reached during a cabinet meeting on the 31st October, Yonhap News reported. Governments Sanction...
US Treasury Deputy Secretary: Crypto Not Major Source of Funding for Terrorists
30.10.2023
U.S. Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo says crypto is not the vast majority of the ways terrorist groups are funded, noting that these organizations “continued to use the traditional banking system.” His statements followed media reports claiming that Hamas raised a large sum...
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
Terrorist fundraising: Is crypto really to blame?
30.10.2023
The industry is reeling as governments, legislators, and even investors ask if its networks are being exploited by terrorists. A sense of proportion may be needed
Bitcoin Price Prediction as Israel Ground Operation in Gaza Jolts Global Markets – Where is BTC Heading Next?
28.10.2023
Amidst the tumult of global markets reacting to the Israel-Hamas conflict, Bitcoin stands resilient. As of Saturday, the premier cryptocurrency is trading at $34,126, marking a modest increase of nearly 0.10%. This stability in the face of geopolitical unrest emphasizes Bitcoin’s growing role...
US Lawmakers Ask DOJ to Consider Criminal Charges Against Binance and Tether
28.10.2023
Two U.S. lawmakers have asked the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to consider criminal charges against Binance and Tether, alleging that the two crypto platforms were used to fund Hamas. “We urge the Department of Justice to carefully evaluate the extent to which Binance and Tether are providing...
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
Games For Gaza Fundraising Bundle Surpasses $15M Goal In Hours
27.10.2023
Games For Gaza, an itch.io fundraiser for Medical Aid For Palestinians (MAP) that features 256 items ranging from games, stories, soundtracks, game assets, and more, reached its $15 million goal within hours of its October 27 launch. Read more
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...
No Evidence Hamas Received Significant Crypto Donations: Elliptic Says Data Has Been Misrepresented
27.10.2023
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic says there is no evidence that Hamas has received significant volumes of cryptocurrency donations, emphasizing that crypto data it provides on the matter has been misrepresented. Noting that crypto accounts linked to Hamas have been seized or frozen, Elliptic...
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...
The Hamas Funding Story Is Why Crypto Is Sick of the Mainstream Media
26.10.2023
Erroneous reports of crypto funding Hamas are yet to be corrected by the WSJ. No wonder people in the Web3 distrust the role of reporters in establishing truth in the world
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