Lawmakers Urge Biden to Probe Hamas' Cryptocurrency Fundraising
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Bipartisan lawmakers sent a letter to President Biden asking him to investigate the extent of Hamas' cryptocurrency fundraising.
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The letter cites reports that Hamas-linked digital wallets received $41 million between 2021-2023, but it's unclear how much is still accessible.
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Lawmakers want Biden to use the blockchain ledger to assess the footprint of Hamas' digital fundraising campaign.
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The letter asks about fundraising by other groups like Hezbollah and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
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Lawmakers request a response by November 29, 2023, and a classified briefing if necessary.