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Hamas Cryptocurrency Confiscation Hits $560,000 as DOJ Seizes Donation Site

The Cryptonomist·September 3, 2026·1 min read
Hamas Cryptocurrency Confiscation Hits $560,000 as DOJ Seizes Donation Site

The U.S. Justice Department confiscated more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency tied to Hamas, dismantling a network of digital platforms the group allegedly used to raise money and recruit supporters online. The announcement, made public on September 1, 2026, marks one of the most detailed disclosures yet of federal tracing and seizure efforts.

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