Singapore Report Reveals: Terrorists Prefer Cash Over Crypto for Funding

Singapore Report Reveals: Terrorists Prefer Cash Over Crypto for Funding

Even with the widespread use of cryptocurrencies, traditional methods of funding remain prevalent among terrorist organizations. Singapore’s recent internal security investigations have provided new insights into the financing methods employed by these groups. Related Reading: Jack Dorsey’s Block Faces Federal Probe Over Alleged Bitcoin Transactions For Terrorist Groups Singapore’s Terrorism Threat Assessment Singapore’s Ministry of […]


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