Terrorism

State of Crypto: How SEC Chair Gary Gensler Could Differ From Predecessor Jay Clayton

Gary Gensler will testify before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee today for a confirmation hearing on his nomination to lead the SEC.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 March 2021

Crypto Is Spared Scapegoat Treatment in US Hearing on Terror Financing

Witnesses didn't call for new domestic terror statutes or treat cryptocurrencies as a tool uniquely suited for illicit finance in a U.S. Congressional hearing Thursday.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 February 2021
Regulation

US Lawmakers to Examine Crypto’s Role in Domestic Terrorism Funding

Witnesses will likely suggest giving FinCEN better tools to watch for illicit financing methods.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 February 2021
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.

News  ·  24 February 2021
Newsletters

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?

Policy & regulation  ·  23 February 2021
Terrorism

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 tool to finance terrorism," Yellen said.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 February 2021
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.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 August 2020
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.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 July 2020
Terrorism

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 January 2020
Bitcoin

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 August 2019
Bitcoin

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 February 2019
Terrorism

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.

Markets  ·  10 September 2018
Exchanges

US Treasury Official Calls for Global Crypto Regulation

The Treasury undersecretary has called for other nations to regulate cryptocurrencies to help protect the financial system and national security.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 February 2018
Regulation

Proposed US Task Force Would Tackle Crypto Use in Terrorism Financing

A new bill introduced by a U.S. lawmaker calls for the formation of a task force to combat the use of cryptocurrencies in financing terrorism.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 January 2018
Security

Think Tank Links Rising Bitcoin Price to Terrorist Use

The increased price of bitcoin appears to be luring terrorist fundraising efforts, in spite of the risks of being discovered.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 December 2017