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US Seizes Over $560,000 in Crypto Donations for Hamas

The FBI seized over $560,000 in cryptocurrency donations intended for Hamas and its military wing.

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As of 2026-09-03 19:40 UTC. Market figures are as the cited sources reported them at that time and may have moved since. This is news, not investment advice.
The US Department of Justice announced on September 2, 2026, that the FBI seized more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency donations intended for Hamas. [1] Jeanine Pirro, the US Attorney for the District of Columbia, stated that Hamas's networks are not secure and their cryptocurrencies are vulnerable. [2] The US Department of Justice indicated that it took control of website domains and communication platforms used by Hamas for fundraising and recruitment. [3] Blockchain analytics played a central role in tracing the flow of funds across multiple wallets, exchanges, and cross-chain bridges during the investigation. [4] The initial investigation began in March 2025, when authorities traced $200,000 in stablecoin donations to wallets controlled by Hamas' military wing, the al-Qassam Brigades. [5] Hamas solicited donations through its Telegram channel and utilized direct internet fundraising methods. [6] By mid-2026, authorities had expanded their efforts to include domain and server seizures, effectively intercepting additional donations and dismantling communication channels. [7]
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  1. The US Department of Justice announced on September 2, 2026, that the FBI seized more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency donations intended for Hamas. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
  2. Jeanine Pirro, the US Attorney for the District of Columbia, stated that Hamas's networks are not secure and their cryptocurrencies are vulnerable. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
  3. The US Department of Justice indicated that it took control of website domains and communication platforms used by Hamas for fundraising and recruitment. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
  4. Blockchain analytics played a central role in tracing the flow of funds across multiple wallets, exchanges, and cross-chain bridges during the investigation. · Blockchain.News
  5. The initial investigation began in March 2025, when authorities traced $200,000 in stablecoin donations to wallets controlled by Hamas' military wing, the al-Qassam Brigades. · Blockchain.News
  6. Hamas solicited donations through its Telegram channel and utilized direct internet fundraising methods. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
  7. By mid-2026, authorities had expanded their efforts to include domain and server seizures, effectively intercepting additional donations and dismantling communication channels. · Blockchain.News
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