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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...
U.S. Senate's Banking Chairman Says Panel to 'Crack Down' on Crypto's Terrorism Ties
26.10.2023
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) has said the Senate Banking Committee will "crack down on the use of crypto to fund terrorism and evade sanctions" at a time when the U.S. must stand with both Ukraine and Israel as they fight back against Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian-backed...
Blockchain Forensics Firm Elliptic Challenges Reports on Crypto’s Role in Terrorism Funding
26.10.2023
Recent reports suggesting that crypto has played a significant role in terrorism funding have been debunked by blockchain forensics firm Elliptic. According to a report by Elliptic published this week, the transparency and traceability of the blockchain make it challenging for terrorist groups like...
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
Crypto’s Role in Terrorism Financing Overestimated, Chainalysis Shows
20.10.2023
Inaccurate methodologies have resulted in overstated metrics about the use of cryptocurrency by terror groups fighting Israel, according to Chainalysis. The analytics company has tried to “correct the record” on crypto’s role in terrorism financing amid ongoing hostilities in the Middle East....
Crypto Aid Israel raises $185K, distributes aid to 4 organizations, in 10 days
19.10.2023
The organization is a collective of Israeli Web3 community members and international companies striving to alleviate suffering in the south of Israel
Advocacy groups push back against Sen. Warren linking crypto with terrorism
19.10.2023
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
Senator Warren Demands Action Against Crypto-Funded Terrorism Following Hamas Attacks
18.10.2023
In a move paralleling heightened crypto regulatory urgency in the country, Senator Elizabeth Warren led a bipartisan group of 102 lawmakers in sending a letter to U.S. security officials on Tuesday.
Simultaneously, the Department of the Treasury announced today new sanctions against entities...
Elizabeth Warren and 100 Lawmakers Push Biden on Crypto-Terrorism Action, Despite Less Than 1% Illicit Use
18.10.2023
Elizabeth Warren, the Democratic senator from Massachusetts, is alarmed by the potential of crypto-fueled terrorism. She has rallied over 100 policymakers and approached the Biden administration, urging the executive branch to tackle this pressing issue. The news follows Warren’s recently...
Sen. Warren, 100+ legislators write White House, Treasury about crypto and terrorism
18.10.2023
The letter was signed by crypto opponents and many lawmakers who had been neutral on crypto until now
US Treasury sanctions Gaza-based crypto operator allegedly tied to Hamas
18.10.2023
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 funds
U.S. Sen. Warren Leads Lawmakers to Push Administration on Crypto-Backed Terrorism
18.10.2023
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) led more than a hundred lawmakers in demanding top officials share their plans for heading off crypto-financed terrorism
Tether Freezes 32 Suspicious Addresses Linked to Ukraine and Israel Conflicts
16.10.2023
On Monday, Tether, the leading stablecoin issuer, revealed it had frozen 32 addresses allegedly linked to activities involving war, terrorism, and crime. These USDT accounts are said to have ties to suspicious operations in Israel and Ukraine. The firm further disclosed that it is actively...
Tether Freezes 32 Crypto Addresses Linked to Terrorism, Warfare in Israel and Ukraine
16.10.2023
Stablecoin issuer Tether has frozen 32 cryptocurrency addresses linked to terrorism and warfare in Israel and Ukraine, according to a press release
Crypto exchange Binance reopens exchange services in Belgium
26.9.2023
In June, Binance was ordered to halt its services in Belgium "with immediate effect," leading to the exchange redirecting Belgian users to its Binance Poland entity
Debunking Crypto Myths: An Analysis of Kenyan Interior Minister’s Crypto Activity and Terror Funding Argument
17.9.2023
Despite Kenyan Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki’s recent attempt to revive the old crypto terrorism funding narrative, evidence suggests that criminal elements primarily use conventional financial systems when transferring funds. Contrary to Kindiki’s claims, crypto transactions...
When Will Final Fantasy VII Remake And XVI Come To Xbox? Phil Spencer Can’t Say Yet
23.8.2023
Years after its PlayStation release and its eventual PC port, Final Fantasy VII Remake still isn’t on Xbox. Final Fantasy XVI ended up being a PlayStation 5 console exclusive as well. When will Xbox fans finally get to play these hit RPGs on their game system of choice? That’s what IGN aske…Read...
Namibia signs crypto exchange regulation bill into law
26.7.2023
The law will officially enter into force at a date determined by Namibia’s Ministry of Finance
TRM Labs: ISIS Allies Utilized Crypto to Raise Millions for Terrorism
24.7.2023
Middle Eastern terrorist groups associated with ISIS are increasingly turning to cryptocurrency to conduct their operations, according to a new report from TRM Labs.
On Friday, the blockchain analytics and compliance firm wrote that it has found “mounting on-chain evidence” of the organization’s...
Israeli authorities seize crypto from terror organizations, credit new technology
28.6.2023
The Israeli Ministries of Defense and Justice and a number of intelligence and enforcement agencies collaborated, Chainalysis also pitched in