Coinbase Takes A Stand: No Support For Hamas Or Other Terrorists
In a clear stand against the misuse of cryptocurrency for illicit activities, Coinbase, the largest US crypto exchange by volume, detailed its strategy to prevent the movement of digital assets to terrorist organizations, such as Hamas, amid increasing scrutiny from Israel and other global entities. This development further emphasizes the ongoing debate about the role […]
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Israel’s Defense Minister Benny Gantz has ordered the seizure of cryptocurrency funds raised by the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas. His department has reportedly started taking control over digital wallets used by the terrorist group to collect crypto donations from abroad. Defense Ministry of Israel Targets Crypto Addresses Used by Hamas Minister Gantz approved the seizure of the wallets on June 30, the Times of Israel reported on Friday. The National Bureau for Counter Terror Financing (NBCTF) published a list of targeted addresses and wallet details used by Hamas to raise....
Israel’s Defense Ministry has seized 30 crypto accounts belonging to organizations affiliated with the al-Mutahadun exchange company. The crypto wallets associated with 12 exchange accounts have been linked to the Gaza-based terrorist group Hamas. According to the Times of Israel, Israel’s Defense Ministry stated on Feb. 28 that al-Mutahadun aided Hamas’ military branch by transmitting […]
The Israel-Hamas conflict, an enduring and deeply entrenched geopolitical issue, has captured global attention for years. However, one area that seems remarkably impervious to the ebbs and flows of this contentious conflict is the cryptocurrency sector. While the conflict affects the lives of many, cryptocurrency remains largely detached from its influence. The conflict escalated significantly […]
Israel’s Defense Ministry seized cryptocurrency wallets holding funds that were destined for Hamas, a report has said. The wallets belonged to businesses that are associated with Al’matchadun currency exchange, which itself is accused of helping to funnel funds to Hamas. Seizure Order Israel’s Defense Ministry recently seized cryptocurrency wallets belonging to businesses that are associated with Al’matchadun currency exchange. The wallets had crypto assets worth thousands of dollars or tens of thousands of shekels. The Defense Ministry alleges the seized funds....