Sanctions Against Hamas Show How U.S. 'Should Go After Any Terrorist Use of Crypto,' Former CIA Analyst Says

Oct 18, 2023

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 exchange," as conflict escalates in the wake of the militant group's attack on Israel. Former CIA analyst Yaya J. Fanusie discusses the latest developments and why the latest actions are "precise and targeted."

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