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Terrorism

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Blockchain Analysis Links Hamas Fundraising to Coinbase Bitcoin Account

Leigh CuenFeb 7, 2019

Hamas is soliciting bitcoin donations for its military operations, but so far has only garnered a few thousand dollars.

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Crypto Use A ‘Fringe Activity’ Among Terrorists, Says Think Tank

Anna BaydakovaSep 10, 2018

Cryptocurrencies are ill-suited for terrorist financing, a member of a think tank told the U.S. House of Representatives last week.

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Crime

In Palestine, Civilians Are Using Bitcoin More Than Hamas

Leigh CuenAug 22, 2019

Terrorists are using bitcoin, but they aren't the only ones. Here's the real story about bitcoin usage in Palestine.

Crime

US Treasury Official Calls for Global Crypto Regulation

Annaliese MilanoFeb 14, 2018

The Treasury undersecretary has called for other nations to regulate cryptocurrencies to help protect the financial system and national security.

Law

Proposed US Task Force Would Tackle Crypto Use in Terrorism Financing

Wolfie ZhaoJan 17, 2018

A new bill introduced by a U.S. lawmaker calls for the formation of a task force to combat the use of cryptocurrencies in financing terrorism.

Security

Think Tank Links Rising Bitcoin Price to Terrorist Use

Michael del CastilloDec 21, 2017

The increased price of bitcoin appears to be luring terrorist fundraising efforts, in spite of the risks of being discovered.

Crime

EU Report: Digital Currency Use by Organized Criminals Is ‘Rare’

Stan HigginsJul 8, 2017

A newly released report from the European Commission suggests there is relatively little virtual currency use among organized crime groups.

Money Laundering

IMF’s Lagarde Touts Distributed Ledger as Defense Against Terror

Pete RizzoJun 22, 2017

The head of one of the world's largest financial organizations has issued new comments addressing blockchain trends.

Congress

Forfeit Your Bitcoin? Congressional Bill Draws Fire Over Border Check Rules

Stan HigginsJun 19, 2017

A group of influential US senators want to see digital currency holdings declared at the border – and advocates of the tech are pushing back.

Congress

US House Committee to Hold Virtual Currency Hearing

Stan HigginsJun 6, 2017

The US House of Representatives Financial Services Committee is holding a hearing on virtual currencies this week.

Crime

US National Security Advisor: Bitcoin Needs to Be Understood, Not Feared

Michael del CastilloMay 17, 2017

A US think tank that advises the US government is exploring the threats bitcoin poses to national security, but also its benefits.

Congress

US Congress to Announce Study on Virtual Currency Link to Terrorism Today

Stan HigginsMay 16, 2017

A US Congressional subcommittee is developing a bill to study the use of digital currencies by terrorists, CoinDesk has learned.

Crime

Europol: No Confirmed Evidence Linking Islamic State to Bitcoin

Pete RizzoJan 26, 2016

Europol has found that there is no evidence to back up reports linking the Islamic State (IS) to the use of bitcoin.

Crime

US Think Tank: Terrorists and Cartels May Abuse Digital Currencies

Stan HigginsDec 18, 2015

A US government-funded think tank has released a new report that explores how nonstate actors could issue their own digital currencies.

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