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Regulations

UK Lawmakers Support Easy Seizure of Crypto Linked to Terrorist Activity

The lower chamber of the U.K. Parliament had already voted in favor of proposed rules to make it easier for law enforcement to target crypto linked to crime.

By Camomile Shumba

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Nov 24, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. UTC

Nov 24, 2022

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Policy

United nations

Crypto-Linked Terror Attacks Probably Quadrupled, UN Official Says: Report

As many as 20% of terror attacks may be financed by crypto, up from 5% a few years ago, said Svetlana Martynova.

By Amitoj Singh

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Oct 31, 2022 at 3:27 p.m. UTC

Oct 31, 2022

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Policy

Regulations

UK Wants to Make It Easier to Seize Crypto in Terrorism Cases

The government wants to mirror planned changes to the Economic Crime and Transparency bill to enable authorities to swiftly seize crypto assets linked to terrorist activities.

By Camomile Shumba

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Oct 14, 2022 at 9:33 a.m. UTC

Oct 14, 2022

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Policy

Regulations

France Orders Jail Time for 2 Men Charged With Funding Terrorism in Syria With Crypto: Report

The amount transferred via crypto by three Islamic extremists is estimated at around $280,000, one news outlet in France reported.

By Sandali Handagama

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Sep 19, 2022 at 3:06 p.m. UTC

Sep 19, 2022

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Policy

Sec

State of Crypto: How SEC Chair Gary Gensler Could Differ From Predecessor Jay Clayton

Gary Gensler will testify before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee today for a confirmation hearing on his nomination to lead the SEC.

By Nikhilesh De

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Mar 2, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. UTC

Mar 2, 2021

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Policy

Washington, dc

Crypto Is Spared Scapegoat Treatment in US Hearing on Terror Financing

Witnesses didn't call for new domestic terror statutes or treat cryptocurrencies as a tool uniquely suited for illicit finance in a U.S. Congressional hearing Thursday.

By Nikhilesh De

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Feb 26, 2021 at 12:05 a.m. UTC

Feb 26, 2021

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Policy

Terrorism

US Lawmakers to Examine Crypto's Role in Domestic Terrorism Funding

Witnesses will likely suggest giving FinCEN better tools to watch for illicit financing methods.

By Nikhilesh De

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Feb 25, 2021 at 2:08 p.m. UTC

Feb 25, 2021

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Markets

Terrorism

US House Subpanel to Look at Crypto as Part of Examination of How Domestic Terrorism Is Funded

The hearing will assess various means of terrorist financing including cryptocurrencies and other funding mechanisms amid the backdrop of what occurred on Jan. 6.

By Sebastian Sinclair

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Feb 24, 2021 at 1:55 a.m. UTC

Feb 24, 2021

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Policy

Janet yellen

State of Crypto: The US Government Keeps Mentioning Terrorism

Congress is holding a hearing on financing for domestic terrorism this week. What role will bitcoin play?

By Nikhilesh De

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Feb 23, 2021 at 4:05 p.m. UTC

Feb 23, 2021

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Janet yellen

Crypto Use in Terrorism 'a Growing Problem,' Yellen Says

"I see the promise of these new technologies, but I also see the reality: Cryptocurrencies have been used to launder the profits of online drug traffickers; they’ve been a tool to finance terrorism," Yellen said.

By Nikhilesh De

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Feb 11, 2021 at 4:05 a.m. UTC

Feb 11, 2021

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