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Israel Freezes 100 Binance Accounts Over Suspected Hamas Links: FT
17.10.2023
Authorities requested information on some 200 other crypto accounts, the FT said, citing people familiar with the matter
Israeli Authorities Order to Seize Millions in Crypto Linked to Hamas
17.10.2023
Israeli law enforcement authorities have ordered a freeze on hundreds of cryptocurrency accounts and seized millions of dollars' worth of crypto in order to block the flow of funds to Hamas, Financial Times reported.
The crackdown primarily targets cryptocurrency accounts on Binance, the world's...
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...
Russian Crypto Exchange Moves Money for Gaza Groups, Report
16.10.2023
Palestinian militant organizations, including a Hamas-linked Islamist group, have been using a Moscow-based crypto exchange to transfer millions, a press report revealed. The U.S.-sanctioned platform, which allows customers to convert Russian cash to crypto and then withdraw fiat abroad, has been...
Amidst Controversy, Telegram Will Keep Hamas’ Channels Open
15.10.2023
Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, has explained that Hamas’ communication channel in the application will keep operating. Durov’s statements come after Telegram faced widespread backlash for allowing the Palestinian group to keep posting war-related content on its network. Durov...
Hamas' Cryptocurrency Ties May Add Momentum to Senator Warren's Anti-Crypto Bill
14.10.2023
The revelation that the recent attack in southern Israel, which allegedly resulted in the deaths of 1,200 Israelis, was partially funded with cryptocurrency has added fuel to the efforts led by Senator Elizabeth Warren and others to advocate for crypto legislation....
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Hamas' Crypto Ties May Lend Energy to Sen. Warren's Money Laundering Bill
13.10.2023
The revelations that the terrorist group behind last week’s attack on villages in southern Israel that left more than 1,200 Israelis dead was partially funded with cryptocurrency may lend additional weight to an effort from Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and others to push for a law targeting...
Crypto Stolen From Indian Businessman Used by Hamas in Attacks on Israel
12.10.2023
Nearly 4 crore INR ($480,000) crypto stolen from a businessman in Delhi, India has been traced back to crypto accounts linked to Hamas by Indian police.
Indian authorities received input from Israeli intelligence agency Mossad regarding some suspect wallets that were being used by terror...
Crypto Aid Israel Fundraiser to Help Victims of Hamas Assault
11.10.2023
Members of Israel’s Web3 community have launched Crypto Aid Israel, a fundraiser in support of those affected by the conflict with Hamas. The goal is to attract cryptocurrency donations to relieve the humanitarian situation of thousands of Israelis displaced by the surprise attack...
Hamas Received $41 Million in Crypto in Lead Up to Attack on Israel
11.10.2023
Investigations based on Israeli government seizure orders and blockchain analytics have indicated that Hamas, along with other militant groups such as Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and Hezbollah, received millions of dollars in crypto funding in the lead-up to the attack on Israel....
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Israeli Shekel Hits 7-Year Low Amid Conflict; Central Bank Launches $30B FX Intervention
10.10.2023
On Monday, as tensions escalated between Israel and Hamas militants from the recent weekend skirmishes, the Israeli shekel plummeted to its weakest level in seven years. Responding to the declining currency, the Bank of Israel unveiled a strategy to offload up to $30 billion in foreign exchange...
Hamas-Linked Crypto Accounts Frozen by Israeli Police, With Binance's Help: Report
10.10.2023
Israeli authorities had previously seized around 190 Binance accounts with alleged ties to terrorist groups
Israeli Authorities Freeze Crypto Donation Accounts Linked to Hamas
10.10.2023
The Israeli police cyber unit have frozen cryptocurrency accounts used by Hamas to raise donations via social media, Jerusalem Post reported.
This action comes as part of a broader effort to curb the flow of funds into the hands of the terrorist organization, especially during times...
Israel-Hamas Conflict Shakes Global Markets: Emerging Stocks and Crypto Slide, Oil and Metals Surge
9.10.2023
Global markets took a hit today as tensions between Israel and Hamas escalated into full-blown warfare over the weekend. The conflict has caused ripples across asset classes, sending emerging stocks and cryptocurrencies on a downward trend while boosting the value of oil and precious metals....
Tensions in Israel Reverberate Globally — US Equities, Cryptos Falter Amid Mideast Conflict; Oil and Metals Capitalize
9.10.2023
Markets faced turbulence on Monday as all four major U.S. indices took a downward turn, influenced by the Israel-Hamas conflict which escalated into an outright war over the weekend. The crypto economy experienced a 1.8% dip against the U.S. dollar on the same day. Meanwhile, the onset of...
Hamas' Military Wing to Stop Accepting Bitcoin Donations: Report
28.4.2023
The Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades reportedly said the move is to protect donors from harm
Israeli court rules authorities can seize crypto in 150 blacklisted wallets
19.12.2022
Over 150 crypto wallets blacklisted for alleged links to funding terror groups can now be drained of all funds following a ruling by an Israeli court
Report: Israel Defense Ministry Seized Crypto Wallets Holding Hamas-Destined Funds
1.3.2022
Israel’s Defense Ministry seized cryptocurrency wallets holding funds that were destined for Hamas, a report has said. The wallets belonged to businesses that are associated with Al’matchadun currency exchange, which itself is accused of helping to funnel funds to Hamas. Seizure Order...
Israeli authorities seize Hamas linked crypto accounts
1.3.2022
The Israeli government has confiscated 30 crypto wallets from a small exchange based in Gaza, where the Hamas terrorist group has bolstered its military
Israel Begins Seizure of Bitcoin Donations Collected by Hamas
10.7.2021
Israel’s Defense Minister Benny Gantz has ordered the seizure of cryptocurrency funds raised by the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas. His department has reportedly started taking control over digital wallets used by the terrorist group to collect crypto donations from abroad. Defense...