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US law enforcement seizure of Hamas cryptocurrency

Overview

The FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice have seized over $560,000 in cryptocurrency intended for the Al Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas. This operation targeted the group’s digital infrastructure, including website domains, servers, and communication platforms used for recruitment and fundraising.

Investigators utilized blockchain analysis and information from human sources to track rotating cryptocurrency addresses and a ‘gas wallet’ used for transaction fees. The investigation revealed that Hamas has been testing virtual currency fundraising since early 2019, often using encrypted chats and Telegram channels. Some accounts involved in the network were registered to individuals in Turkey and other locations.

This action follows a previous seizure of approximately $200,000 in March 2025. Authorities noted that the operation also provided information regarding thousands of individuals who had contacted the group online to offer donations.

Entities

FBI · Department of Justice · Hamas · Al Qassam Brigades · U.S. Department of Justice

Claims

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  • "The current operation expands upon an initial $200,000 seizure announced in March 2025." bitcoinethereumnews.com · news.bitcoin.com

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    "The total seizure amount was reached through three specific cryptocurrency actions on March 25, June 25, and October 10, 2025." bitcoinethereumnews.com · news.bitcoin.com

    The first claim states the total seizure was reached through three specific actions, while the second claim describes the current operation as an expansion of a previous $200,000 seizure.

Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    FBI seizes $560,000 in cryptocurrency linked to Hamas

    The FBI seized over $560,000 in cryptocurrency linked to Hamas and disrupted digital infrastructure used by the Al Qassam Brigades for fundraising and recruitment.

  2. 11 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources
    FBI seizes $560,000 in Hamas cryptocurrency and digital infrastructure

    The FBI has seized over $560,000 in cryptocurrency intended for Hamas's military wing and seized domains and servers used for the group's fundraising and recruitment efforts.

Sources

bitcoinethereumnews.com · coinpedia.org · criptotendencias.com · criptovaluta.it · cryptoast.fr · cryptopolitan.com · europesays.com · it-boltwise.de · legalinsurrection.com · libertynation.com · news.bitcoin.com · newsbit.nl · phocapblockchain.net · thethinkingconservative.com · theyeshivaworld.com