Terrorism / Заголовки новостей 
OFAC targets Telegram-based news outlet Gaza Now that raised $4.5m in crypto to fund Hamas
OFAC designated social media news outlet Gaza Now and its founder Mustafa Ayash for crypto fundraising efforts aimed at supporting Hamas. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) alongside the U.K.’s Office of Foreign Sanctions… дальше »
2024-3-28 10:03
|
EU picks Frankfurt headquarters for new anti-money laundering authority
Frankfurt has emerged as the most suitable location for the situation of anti-money laundering and counterterrorism financing (AML/CFT) authority headquarters in Europe. дальше »
2024-2-27 01:28
|
|
US Treasury reports minimal crypto use in financing Hamas activities
A United States Treasury official has clarified that cryptocurrencies play a minimal role in financing the operations of militant groups such as Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, counteracting earlier reports of tens of millions of dollars in terrorism funding. Brian… дальше »
2024-2-15 11:41
|
|
US House Financial Services subcommittee looks for answers on crypto and crime
Reports on crypto funding terrorism and blockchain forensics were confusing, but everyone agreed on the need for collaboration and regulation. дальше »
2023-11-16 00:00
|
|
Crypto-Friendly Lawmakers Ask Biden, Yellen to Quantify Hamas' Digital Asset Fundraising
A group of lawmakers led by дальше »
2023-11-16 21:38
|
|
Crypto Terror Funding: Elliptic Uncovers The Real Extent
Crypto terrorism funding is at the focus of analysts today as concerns have been raised about the use of digital assets in funding militant organizations, with a particular focus on Hamas. However, blockchain forensics firm Elliptic is challenging the notion that crypto has played a significant role in terrorist financing, emphasizing the misrepresentation of recent […] дальше »
2023-10-26 10:38
|
|
FinCEN issues alert regarding crypto transactions connected to Hamas
The government department warned virtual asset service providers and other financial institutions to “identify and report suspicious transactions” related to terrorist groups. дальше »
2023-10-21 22:52
|
|
Chainalysis report debunks crypto’s role in terrorism financing
Terrorism financing is chiefly reliant on fiat currency, not cryptocurrencies, as revealed by the latest Chainalysis report. On Oct. 18, Chainalysis, a blockchain analytics firm, published a report that sheds light on the cryptocurrency’s minimal role in funding terrorism. The… дальше »
2023-10-19 15:46
|
|
US Treasury sanctions Gaza-based crypto operator allegedly tied to Hamas
According to the U.S. Treasury, federally designated terrorist groups including Hamas, ISIS and an al-Qaeda affiliate used the Buy Cash Money and Money Transfer Company to transfer funds. дальше »
2023-10-18 19:33
|
|
Binance reportedly blocked over 100 Hamas-related accounts
Israeli authorities have reportedly requested information on over 100 crypto accounts in addition to the ones already blocked by Binance. Crypto exchange Binance is said to have blocked 100 more accounts related to Hamas, a militant group supported by a… дальше »
2023-10-17 12:51
|
|
Tether Freezes 32 Crypto Addresses Linked to Terrorism, Warfare in Israel and Ukraine
Stablecoin issuer Tether has frozen 32 cryptocurrency addresses linked to terrorism and warfare in Israel and Ukraine, according to a press release. дальше »
2023-10-16 15:50
|
|
Israel seized crypto worth millions of dollars from accounts linked to Iran and Hezbollah
The Defense Minister of Israel, Yoav Gallant, said the government had seized millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrencies linked to Iran’s military arm, Quds Force, and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. дальше »
2023-6-28 11:26
|
|
Bomb threats targeting US retailers demand bitcoin payments, FBI involved
Law enforcement authorities in the US are intensifying efforts to investigate a series of bomb threats targeting major retail chains, with the culprits demanding payments in bitcoin, according to a WSJ report. дальше »
2023-6-27 18:27
|
|
Israel targets Binance accounts in battle against terrorism
Israeli authorities have confiscated approximately 190 Binance accounts believed to be affiliated with terrorist organizations, prompting concerns over the cryptocurrency exchange’s anti-money laundering measures. дальше »
2023-5-5 14:14
|
|
Israel Has Seized 190 Binance Accounts With Alleged Terrorist Ties Since 2021: Reuters
Israeli authorities say the accounts on crypto exchange Binance belonged to individuals affiliated with Daesh and Hamas. дальше »
2023-5-5 04:45
|
|
U.K. Sales Person Pleads Guilty For Using Bitcoin to Fund Islamic State (IS)
Bitcoin and Altcoin Transactions are usually anonymous and untraceable. As a result, it is generally easier to carry out shady deals with crypto knowing that the perpetrator might succeed without detection. дальше »
2021-7-17 19:31
|
|
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. дальше »
2020-7-30 19:25
|
|
Russia Officially Lifts Its Two-Year Telegram Ban
Russia’s Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media has officially lifted the ban on Telegram. дальше »
2020-6-18 16:07
|
|
EU Won’t Let Stablecoins Enter Market Until Risks Are Addressed
No global stablecoin project should begin operations in the EU until the associated risks are addressed, EU authorities say in a new adopted statement
дальше »2019-12-6 00:01
|
|
FBI: Crypto Is A ‘Significant Problem That Will Get Bigger And Bigger’
FBI director Christopher Wray said that cryptocurrencies present a significant and growing problem for the agency
дальше »2019-11-8 00:30
|
|
U.S. Secretary of State Wants to Subject Cryptocurrencies to Existing Regulations
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo wants cryptocurrencies to be regulated under existing rules for electronic transactions. The post U.S. Secretary of State Wants to Subject Cryptocurrencies to Existing Regulations appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2019-9-6 20:32
|
|
Terrorist Branch of Hamas Uses BTC to Raise Funds
Cryptocurrencies allowed society to freely carry out financial transactions without depending on the authorization or supervision of third parties such as banks, government agencies, private organizations, etc. дальше »
2019-4-28 20:46
|
|
Terrorist Group Creates Multiple Wallet Addresses to Bypass Anti-Terrorism Vigilance
According to a Reuters report published April 26, 2019, the armed offshoot of Hamas group is using complex methods of raising funds via digital currencies, making it difficult for regulators around the world to crack down on terror financing. дальше »
2019-4-27 13:01
|
|
Governments Exploit Christchurch Tragedy to Enforce Censorship and Thought Policing
No sooner had the victims of the Christchurch attack fallen than governments were clamoring to mine the tragedy for political capital. Despite the shooting having been live streamed on Facebook, antipodean officials have directed their ire against fringe websites in a desperate bid to control the narrative and criminalize curious civilians. дальше »
2019-3-19 22:05
|
|
New Zealand Terrorist Claims He Made Money From BitConnect
The perpetrator of the mass killings at New Zealand mosque appears to have funded his life with investments he made in defunct cryptocurrency BitConnect. Tarrant Used BitConnect Funds For ‘Travel’ As various media publications report citing a document which claims to be a manifesto by Brenton Tarrant, cryptocurrency investments allowed him to travel at an unspecified point in the past. дальше »
2019-3-15 15:00
|
|
Bitcoin Bomb Threats Across The US Cause Evacuations
There have been numerous reports of a series of emails that have been sent to various businesses and establishments in the US asking for $20,000 in Bitcoin or else a bomb will be detonated in the building. дальше »
2018-12-14 07:17
|
|
UK-based Terrorist Successfully Purchased Semtex off the Darknet
The darknet does not enjoy the best of reputations, for many different and valid reasons. The biggest problem is how this particular part of the internet is home to a lot of illegal activity, including drug and weapon sales, as well as the sale of a lot of other types of information which is considered […] The post UK-based Terrorist Successfully Purchased Semtex off the Darknet appeared first on NullTX. дальше »
2018-12-1 13:15
|
|
FATF to Set International Standards to Stop Use of Bitcoin for Terrorism Funding
In a bid to deal with the use of Bitcoin to fund terrorist regimes around the world, the United States’ Financial Action Task Force is set to come up with standards that will help to stop the use of the digital asset to fund such activities. дальше »
2018-9-23 19:31
|
|
Europol: Terrorists Still Use Banks, Fail To Abuse Cryptocurrencies
A new assessment by Europol this week reveals a growing schism between the use of cryptocurrencies by terrorists and other criminals. No European Terrorist Attacks Leveraged Crypto Funds In its Internet Organized Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA), the organization highlights that while the use of Bitcoin in particular by cybercriminals is growing, terrorists still prefer conventional money transfer methods — banks and wire transfers. дальше »
2018-9-21 00:00
|
|
International AML Task Force to Close “Gaps” Created by Virtual Currencies
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an intergovernmental organization founded in 1989 on the initiative of the G7 to combat anti-money laundering (AML), may be about to agree with a set of standards to apply to virtual currencies. дальше »
2018-9-20 22:00
|
|
Terrorists Not Gaining From Cryptos But Risks Remain, Experts Tell Congress
Terrorist groups such as Al-Qaeda, the Islamic State and others have unsuccessfully tried to raise money through cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, a former CIA analyst told Congress on Friday per Forbes. дальше »
2018-9-10 00:30
|
|
Terrorists Turn Away From Crypto, Criminal Money Argument No Longer Relevant
Foreign terrorist groups such as Isis and al-Qaeda have failed at repeatedly trying to raise money to fund their criminal operations using crypto, according to a testimony made today at a House Financial Services Committee hearing. дальше »
2018-9-8 13:29
|
|
Dark Web Powers the World’s First Jihadi Cryptocurrency Crowdsourcing Effort
Benjamin Strick, a specialist in open-source investigations in international crime, terrorism, and human rights abuses, recently discovered a crowdsourced mujahideen platform that allows anyone in the world to fund Jihadist projects anonymously. дальше »
2018-8-31 06:00
|
|
Augur: ‘Inevitable’ Assassination, Terrorism Markets Worry Community
Decentralized prediction market Augur is attracting criticism following its launch as potentially illegal markets begin to surface on its platform. ‘This Was Inevitable’ Augur, which finally launched in full July 9 after a beta phase lasting two years, currently has almost $2 million in open interest on its Ethereum DApp. дальше »
2018-7-24 21:00
|
|
G20 Calls for Cryptocurrency Vigilance, Eyes October 2018 Deadline for Standardized AML Monitoring
The G20 says cryptocurrencies do not pose a threat to the global financial system. Notwithstanding, the G20 wishes to maintain a careful observance of the emerging market to preventing its use in illicit financial activities. дальше »
2018-7-23 12:32
|
|