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Hamas, Hezbollah Now Prefer Tron to Bitcoin: Reuters
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 Palest...
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By Jamie Crawley
Nov 27, 2023 at 1:06 p.m. UTC
Nov 27, 2023
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Hamás y Hezbollah ahora prefieren TRON a Bitcoin: Reuters
Casi dos tercios de las incautaciones de TRON por parte de Israel se produjeron en 2023, incluidas 39 de carteras que Israel dijo en junio eran propiedad de Hezbollah del Líba...
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By Jamie Crawley
Nov 27, 2023 at 1:06 p.m. UTC
Nov 27, 2023
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U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) cited discredited figures about crypto funding of terrorist groups at a congressional hearing, despite vigorous pushback from the industry on those stats. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Policy
Regulations
Discredited Crypto Terrorist Funding Figures Gain Fresh Life in House Hearing
Recent reports that terrorism organizations such as Hamas pocketed as much as $130 million in crypto funding have been proved incorrect but were resurrected in Congress today.
U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) cited discredited figures about crypto funding of terrorist groups at a congressional hearing, despite vigorous pushback from the industry on those stats. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
By Jesse Hamilton
Nov 2, 2023 at 7:29 p.m. UTC
Nov 2, 2023
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Regulations
U.S. Lawmakers Lummis, Hill Urge DOJ Decision on Charging Binance, Tether for Aiding Hamas
Sen. Cynthia Lummis and Rep. French Hill have been notable advocates in Congress for reasonable regulation of crypto.
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By Amitoj Singh
Oct 26, 2023 at 5:38 p.m. UTC
Oct 26, 2023
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Treasury Department Issues Sanctions on Hamas Operatives; SBF's Meetings With Powerful Politicians
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Fidelity
Treasury Department Issues Sanctions on Hamas Operatives; SBF's Meetings With Powerful Politicians
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including testimony during the criminal trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried that reve...
Treasury Department Issues Sanctions on Hamas Operatives; SBF's Meetings With Powerful Politicians
By CoinDesk Staff
Oct 18, 2023 at 3:52 p.m. UTC
Oct 18, 2023
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Sanctions Against Hamas Show How U.S. 'Should Go After Any Terrorist Use of Crypto,' Former CIA Analyst Says
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Sanctions Against Hamas Show How U.S. 'Should Go After Any Terrorist Use of Crypto,' Former CIA Analyst Says
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on "10 key Hamas terrorist group members, operatives, and financial facilitators," including a "Gaza-based virtual currency...
Sanctions Against Hamas Show How U.S. 'Should Go After Any Terrorist Use of Crypto,' Former CIA Analyst Says
By CoinDesk Staff
Oct 18, 2023 at 2:11 p.m. UTC
Oct 18, 2023
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Israel Freezes 100 Binance Accounts Over Suspected Hamas Links: FT
Authorities requested information on some 200 other crypto accounts, the FT said, citing people familiar with the matter.
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By Sandali Handagama
Oct 17, 2023 at 8:11 a.m. UTC
Oct 17, 2023
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Key Driver Behind Bitcoin's Price Spike; California's Crypto Licensing Bill Signed Into Law
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Bitcoin
Key Driver Behind Bitcoin's Price Spike; California's Crypto Licensing Bill Signed Into Law
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including the factors that caused bitcoin to briefly spike to $30,000. When will a crypt...
Key Driver Behind Bitcoin's Price Spike; California's Crypto Licensing Bill Signed Into Law
By CoinDesk Staff
Oct 16, 2023 at 3:48 p.m. UTC
Oct 16, 2023
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Current Affairs | Analyzing Israel-Gaza Conflicts, Crypto's Dual Nature, and the Intriguing World of Crypto Celebrities
A breakdown into the most pressing global issues, shedding light on everything from international conflicts and crypto's implications to the dynamics of celebrity culture and...
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By Michael J. CaseySheila Warren
Oct 14, 2023 at 8:01 p.m. UTC
Oct 14, 2023
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Israeli forces bombard Gaza City, Gaza, in response to attacks from Hamas, whose cryptocurrency backing may lend energy to U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren's effort to combat crypto money laundering. (Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images)
Policy
Regulations
Hamas' Crypto Ties May Lend Energy to Sen. Warren's Money Laundering Bill
The prominent Massachusetts senator has argued the Hamas connection shows it's time to "crack down on crypto-financed crimes."
Israeli forces bombard Gaza City, Gaza, in response to attacks from Hamas, whose cryptocurrency backing may lend energy to U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren's effort to combat crypto money laundering. (Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images)
By Jesse Hamilton
Oct 13, 2023 at 6:03 p.m. UTC
Oct 13, 2023
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