Billionaire Changpeng Zhao and leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance pleaded guilty on Tuesday to federal charges in a watershed moment designed to bring order to the often-lawless crypto …
Terrorists raised $130m in crypto since 2021; sought more via social media after attack
On October 10, three days after the brutal onslaught by Hamas and other Gazan terror groups against Israel, the cyber branch of the Israel Police froze several cryptocurrency accounts belonging to …
Tether freezes $873K USDT linked to terrorist activity in Ukraine, Israel
Stablecoin issuer Tether has moved to freeze 32 addresses linked to terrorist activity in Israel and Ukraine in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies. $873,118 worth of Tether linked to …
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The Crypto Exchange Moving Money for Criminal Gangs, Rich Russians and a Hamas-Linked Terror Group
The U.S. last year sanctioned a Moscow-based crypto exchange to stymie Russian efforts to evade the financial blockade imposed after the invasion of Ukraine. A year on, the exchange is …
How Hamas is using cryptocurrency to raise funds
Iran has loomed large as one of Hamas’ most generous financial backers, providing the militant group crucial resources it needs to carry out acts of terrorism. But investigators in the US and across …
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Hamas Militants Behind Israel Attack Raised Millions in Crypto
Hamas’s lightning strike on Israel last weekend has raised the question how the group financed the surprise operation. One answer: cryptocurrency. During the year leading up to the attacks, three …
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Cryptocurrency regulations approved in EU parliament
The European Parliament has overwhelmingly backed new regulations governing the trading of cryptocurrency. They are due to come into effect from July of next year. The new measures seek to ensure that …
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Under US pressure, Iran passes anti-terror financing bill
Iran has passed a law against terrorist financing in order to maintain international economic ties with partners, as the U.S. increases economic pressure and sanctions removed under the Nuclear Deal …
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US Names Iran Leading State Sponsor Of Terrorism
The US State Department, in its annual report on global terrorism, has named Iran the leading state sponsor of terrorism that reaches nearly every continent. From fundraising networks in West Africa, …
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U.S. Cuts $300 Million In Aid To Pakistan; Says It’s Failing To Fight Militants
The U.S. announce the suspension of $300 million in funding to Pakistan, citing the government’s failure to fight terrorism. Under the DoD 2018 Appropriations Act, Pakistan will not receive funding …