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US Democrats Ask Trump Administration for Details on Terrorist Crypto Seizures

Two U.S. Democrats have asked the White House to provide more information on recent seizures of cryptocurrency from terrorist groups, including ISIS.

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By Daniel Palmer

Aug 26, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. UTC

Aug 26, 2020

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Policy

US Woman Gets 13 Years in Jail After Funding ISIS With Cryptocurrency

The woman fraudulently obtained credit card numbers in order to buy $62,000 in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies

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By Daniel Palmer

Mar 16, 2020 at 10:25 a.m. UTC

Mar 16, 2020

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Markets

Palestinian Militant Group Has Received 3,370 Bitcoins in Donations Since 2015: Report

The report from an Israeli organisation claims the group used bitcoin to avoid sanctions, offer a degree of anonymity to donors and enable cross-border money transfers.

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Jan 20, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

Jan 20, 2020

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NJ Counterterrorism Chief Warns US Congress: Crypto Is Funding 'Domestic Extremism'

New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Director Jared Maples predicted Wednesday that domestic terrorists will increasingly turn to bitcoin.

U.S. Capitol

By Danny Nelson

Jan 15, 2020 at 6:57 p.m. UTC

Jan 15, 2020

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CipherTrace's Blockchain Forensics Service Now Covers 700 Crypto Assets

The blockchain analytics provider now offers a window into the data of more than 87 percent of the top 100 cryptocurrencies.

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By William Foxley

Oct 15, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

Oct 15, 2019

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Markets

In Palestine, Civilians Are Using Bitcoin More Than Hamas

Terrorists are using bitcoin, but they aren't the only ones. Here's the real story about bitcoin usage in Palestine.

palestine, middle east

Aug 22, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. UTC

Aug 22, 2019

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Beyond KYC: Regulators Set to Adopt Tough New Rules for Crypto Exchanges

Exchanges will likely have to collect information about their clients' crypto transactions under new global standards expected in June.

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By Marc Hochstein Nikhilesh De Anna Baydakova

May 20, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. UTC

May 20, 2019

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UK Crypto Exchanges Pose Low Money Laundering Risk, Says Global Watchdog

Crypto exchanges in the U.K. pose a “low” risk for money laundering and terrorist financing, says a report from the Financial Action Task Force.

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By Yogita Khatri

Dec 11, 2018 at 9:10 a.m. UTC

Dec 11, 2018

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US Lawmakers Move Forward on Crypto Task Force Proposal

The U.S. House of Representatives has reconsidered a proposed federal task force to investigate cryptocurrencies' use in financing acts of terror.

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By Nikhilesh De

Sep 27, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. UTC

Sep 27, 2018

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Markets

Crypto Use A 'Fringe Activity' Among Terrorists, Says Think Tank

Cryptocurrencies are ill-suited for terrorist financing, a member of a think tank told the U.S. House of Representatives last week.

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By Anna Baydakova

Sep 10, 2018 at 9:00 p.m. UTC

Sep 10, 2018

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