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U.S. Representative Maxine Waters, who chairs the House Financial Services Committee
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.
U.S. Representative Maxine Waters, who chairs the House Financial Services Committee
By Sebastian Sinclair
Feb 24, 2021 at 1:55 a.m. UTC
Feb 24, 2021
TerrorismU.S. GovernmentHouse Financial Services Committee
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has brought up crypto's use in terrorism on three different occasions since Jan. 6, 2021.
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?
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has brought up crypto's use in terrorism on three different occasions since Jan. 6, 2021.
By Nikhilesh De
Feb 23, 2021 at 4:05 p.m. UTC
Feb 23, 2021
Janet YellenTerrorismRobinhoodSenate Banking CommitteeJerome PowellHouse Financial Services CommitteeNewslettersState of CryptoGameStop
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Policy
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 too...
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By Nikhilesh De
Feb 11, 2021 at 4:05 a.m. UTC
Feb 11, 2021
Janet YellenTerrorismDLive
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Policy
Money laundering
US Prosecutors Seize Bitcoin Allegedly Tied to Al Qaeda, ISIS, Hamas
The U.S. Department of Justice is trying to seize bitcoin from 155 addresses it alleges were used by Al Qaeda to fund terrorism.
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By Nikhilesh De
Aug 13, 2020 at 3:43 p.m. UTC
Aug 13, 2020
Money LaunderingFBITerrorismDepartment of JusticeAl Qaeda
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Policy
Ukraine
Suspects Detained in Ukraine for Bomb Threats Demanding Bitcoin
Ukraine's security service detained two suspected terrorists who threatened to blow up buildings if they didn't receive bitcoin.
(Yevhen Roshchyn/Shutterstock)
By Anna Baydakova
Jul 30, 2020 at 4:25 p.m. UTC
Jul 30, 2020
UkraineTerrorism
Images of Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyid Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini adorn the walls of a Syrian market. (Leif Stenberg/Shutterstock)
Policy
Iran
The Truth About Bitcoin and Hezbollah in Lebanon
Will Hezbollah in Lebanon use bitcoin? The data suggests terror activity is uncommon despite surging crypto popularity across the Middle East.
Images of Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyid Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini adorn the walls of a Syrian market. (Leif Stenberg/Shutterstock)
By Leigh Cuen
Jun 17, 2020 at 5:55 p.m. UTC
Jun 17, 2020
IranLebanonMiddle EastTerrorismBitcoinSyriaHezbollah
U.S. Capitol
Policy
Congress
NJ Counterterrorism Chief Warns US Congress: Crypto Is Funding 'Domestic Extremism'
New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Director Jared Maples predicted Wednesday that domestic terrorists will increasingly turn to bitcoin.
U.S. Capitol
By Danny Nelson
Jan 15, 2020 at 6:57 p.m. UTC
Jan 15, 2020
CongressTerrorismNew JerseyTerrorist FinancingHomeland Security
palestine, middle east
Markets
Crime
In Palestine, Civilians Are Using Bitcoin More Than Hamas
Terrorists are using bitcoin, but they aren't the only ones. Here's the real story about bitcoin usage in Palestine.
palestine, middle east
By Leigh Cuen
Aug 22, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
Aug 22, 2019
CrimeTerrorismBitcoinNewsTerrorist FinancingPalestineHamasPalestiniansGaza
Hamas, Gaza
Policy
Crime
Blockchain Analysis Links Hamas Fundraising to Coinbase Bitcoin Account
Hamas is soliciting bitcoin donations for its military operations, but so far has only garnered a few thousand dollars.
Hamas, Gaza
By Leigh Cuen
Feb 7, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. UTC
Feb 7, 2019
CrimeCoinbaseTerrorismBitcoinRegulation
terrorism, IS
Markets
Btc-e
Crypto Use A 'Fringe Activity' Among Terrorists, Says Think Tank
Cryptocurrencies are ill-suited for terrorist financing, a member of a think tank told the U.S. House of Representatives last week.
terrorism, IS
By Anna Baydakova
Sep 10, 2018 at 9:00 p.m. UTC
Sep 10, 2018
BTC-eTerrorismUS CongressNewsTerrorist Financing