Hamas halts bitcoin fundraising, fearing anti-terror efforts “This comes out of concern about the safety of donors and to spare them any harm,” the Islamist group said. April 30, 2023
Iran places first import order using cryptocurrency, according to news report The $10 million order was a first step towards enabling Tehran to conduct business with countries similarly constrained by U.S. sanctions. Aug. 10, 2022
Israel seizes cryptocurrency wallets used by Hamas The terrorist organization that rules the Gaza Strip is said to be trying to rebuild its military arm, while bypassing the conventional banking system. July 11, 2021
Terrorists, including Hamas, relying on Telegram to raise cryptocurrency, says report Research contains examples from content shared by jihadi groups that are using and fundraising with cryptocurrencies. Aug. 29, 2019
Hamas military wing to accept bitcoin donations On Jan. 31, the Hamas military wing Al-Qassam Brigades published its bitcoin address announcing that the group was accepting donations. Feb. 6, 2019
Gazan journalist: ‘People can donate to Hamas using bitcoin’ Gazan academic and journalist Hussam Al-Dajany: “People can now donate to Hamas using bitcoin without fear of getting caught.” Feb. 6, 2019
Hamas raises bitcoin funds through US crypto exchange It is currently unknown if Coinbase has taken action against Hamas for using its exchange. Feb. 4, 2019
Report: Terrorists are using bitcoin for anonymous donations Terrorist groups are beginning to take advantage of the anonymity of cryptocurrency to raise funds. Feb. 22, 2018
Netanyahu’s bitcoin forecast puts Israel at center of financial technology revolution As digital currencies like bitcoin make historic gains and as the “start-up nation” of Israel emerges as a key player in the blockchain field, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has become one of the first world leaders to weigh in on the cryptocurrency phenomenon, placing the country at the center of the global financial technology revolution. Adam Abrams Dec. 18, 2017
