Amid the global crackdown on financial crimes and terrorism funding, the US government has expressed concerns about certain companies in the crypto asset industry. The government believes that these entities are not doing enough to prevent illicit financial transactions. US Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo emphasized the need for financial institutions and digital asset companies […]
The U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary, Wally Adeyemo, has warned digital asset companies about the need to prevent illicit financial flows. Speaking at London’s Royal United Services Institute, Adeyemo highlighted that some companies in the crypto industry are more focused on technological innovations and overlook the potential consequences of unlawful funds. He emphasized the importance of […]
US lawmakers are urging the Justice Department to investigate Binance and Tether for their alleged involvement in facilitating illicit financing for terrorist groups, including Hamas. In a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, Senator Cynthia M. Lummis and Representative French Hill called for decisive action if the firms are found complicit. The lawmakers highlighted Binance’s […]
US lawmakers are calling on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to take action against major cryptocurrency companies Binance and Tether. They allege that these companies have facilitated illicit financial activities, including funding for the terrorist group Hamas. Senator Cynthia Lummis and Representative French Hill have sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, citing media […]
Former FTX CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, is set to testify in the ongoing criminal FTX fraud trial. He is facing allegations of misusing customer and investor funds, which led to FTX’s Chapter 11 filing. Bankman-Fried’s previous statements, made in a non-legal context, are now under scrutiny as he testifies under oath. Key testimonies from former colleagues […]
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is set to testify in the ongoing criminal FTX fraud trial. He is facing allegations of misusing customer and investor funds, which led to FTX’s Chapter 11 filing. Bankman-Fried’s previous statements, made in a non-legal context, are now under scrutiny as he testifies under oath. Key testimonies from former colleagues […]
Earlier this week, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) surpassed $35,000, reaching a level not seen in 17 years. Experts believe that the rally was driven by the anticipation of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving a Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) in the near future. However, BitMEX exchange Co-Founder Arthur Hayes has a different perspective. […]
Israel’s “Iron Dome” air defense system has protected the country from air attacks, but recently, Hamas fired over 2,000 rockets into Israel from the Gaza Strip. The financing behind this attack has raised questions, and it has been revealed that terror groups, including Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), and Hezbollah, have received significant cryptocurrency funding. […]
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), an agency at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, has issued an alert urging financial institutions to actively combat potential funding sources for Hamas. The agency highlights that Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist group, funded its recent attack on Israel through an illicit financial network involving both fiat and cryptocurrency […]
The Crypto Aid Israel collective has raised over $185,000 in less than two weeks and has already distributed aid to various humanitarian groups. The organization has conducted two rounds of aid distribution, providing around $50,000 to NGOs such as the Foundation for Advancing Citizens of Eshkol Regional Council and Zaka. These funds have been used […]
