Report Links Hamas to $41M in Crypto Donations, But Evidence Unclear on Terrorist Financing
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Report claims Hamas raised $41M in crypto to finance attacks, but evidence is unclear if funds reached terrorists.
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Public nature of blockchains allows scrutiny of terrorist financing, but also risks donors being identified.
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Crypto donations to Hamas rose from $600 in 2016 but have slowed recently due to risks.
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Not proven if crypto funded recent Hamas attack on Israel despite implications of report.
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Improved AML procedures in crypto industry expected to help address terrorist financing concerns.
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