# US law enforcement seizure of Hamas cryptocurrency

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-law-enforcement-seizure-of-hamas-cryptocurrency
> Updated: 2026-09-04T16:00:14.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

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.

## Claims

- The total seizure amount was reached through three specific cryptocurrency actions on March 25, June 25, and October 10, 2025. (disputed by 2 sources)
- The current operation expands upon an initial $200,000 seizure announced in March 2025. (disputed by 2 sources)
- The FBI seized more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency intended for Hamas. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Authorities took control of domains and servers used by Hamas for fundraising and recruitment. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The operation targeted infrastructure controlled by the Al Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Investigators used information from human sources to identify and trace the funds. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Funds moved through exchanges and accounts registered to individuals in Turkey and other locations. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The FBI utilized blockchain analysis from Chainalysis to track the wallet network. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fbi-seizes-560000-in-cryptocurrency-linked-to-hamas

### 2026-09-02: 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.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fbi-seizes-560000-in-cryptocurrency-intended-for-hamas

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