- The Justice Department said the FBI seized over $560,000 in cryptocurrency donations intended for Hamas.
- Authorities also seized website domains and communication platforms used by Hamas for fundraising and recruitment.
- The department said it obtained information about thousands of people who contacted Hamas to give money.
- Hamas began testing cryptocurrency fundraising around early 2019 through its Qassam Brigades and solicited donations on Telegram and through direct online fundraising.
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“My message to Hamas is clear: your networks are not secure, your crypto is vulnerable, and we will not stop until your ability to wage war”