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A top official with the U.S. Department of the Treasury confirmed earlier reports that Hamas relied heavily on crypto were faulty. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk.)

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U.S. Treasury Debunks Narrative That Hamas Relied on Crypto to Fund Terrorism

The Treasury's top official on terrorism, Brian Nelson, said Hamas and other groups still prefer traditional financing, and crypto isn't figuring into their funding in a big w...

A top official with the U.S. Department of the Treasury confirmed earlier reports that Hamas relied heavily on crypto were faulty. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk.)

By Jesse Hamilton

Feb 14, 2024 at 8:56 p.m. UTC

Feb 14, 2024

RegulationsTreasury DepartmentHamasTerrorismTerrorist FinancingLegislationHouse Financial Services CommitteeTom EmmerBrian Nelson

Brian Nelson (left) and Elizabeth Rosenberg have been nominated to a pair of financial crime positions within the U.S. Treasury Department.

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Treasury Nominees Pledge to Enforce New Crypto Regulations

"I would prioritize implementing pieces" of a new AML law around crypto, Treasury Department nominee Brian Nelson said.

Brian Nelson (left) and Elizabeth Rosenberg have been nominated to a pair of financial crime positions within the U.S. Treasury Department.

By Nikhilesh De

Jun 22, 2021 at 4:05 p.m. UTC

Jun 22, 2021

Treasury DepartmentJanet YellenBrian NelsonElizabeth Rosenberg