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Elizabeth Warren
How Much Money Are Terrorists Actually Raising in Crypto?
A recent Wall Street Journal article that claimed Hamas raised $130 million via cryptocurrency has sparked considerable debate, especially after Sen. Elizabeth Warren used it as her sole source to ask for tighter regulations around crypto. However, the veracity of this claim has come under scrutiny. Yaya Fanusie, Jessi Brooks, and Andrew Fierman delve into the reported figures, methodology behind it, and subsequent industry responses that sought to correct the public record.
Media Reported Hamas Got Millions Via Crypto, but the Data Provider They Cited Says It Was Misconstrued
The funding revelation caused an uproar in Washington. But there's no evidence for anything beyond "tiny" amounts of digital assets landing in terrorists' hands, the data firm Elliptic now says.
U.S. Sen. Warren Leads Lawmakers to Push Administration on Crypto-Backed Terrorism
In a letter to top U.S. security officials, 102 lawmakers demanded to know what the Treasury Department and others are doing to prevent the use of crypto to finance terrorism.
Hamas' Crypto Ties May Lend Energy to Sen. Warren's Money Laundering Bill
The prominent Massachusetts senator has argued the Hamas connection shows it's time to "crack down on crypto-financed crimes."
Senator Warren’s Crypto Money Laundering Bill Builds Momentum as More Sign On
Among nine new supporters of the legislative effort to ward off illicit uses of crypto are Democratic chairs of the Homeland Security and Judiciary committees.
U.S. Senate Passes $886B Military Spending Bill With Crypto AML Provision
The amendment takes aim at crypto mixers and “anonymity-enhancing” crypto assets.
Senators Tell DOJ to Investigate Binance for Potentially Lying to Lawmakers: Bloomberg
In a letter written to the U.S. Attorney General, Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) alleged that crypto exchange Binance may have lied to lawmakers about its business practices and must be investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), according to a report from Bloomberg. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the Senators' attitude toward crypto.
U.S. Senators Tell DOJ to Investigate Binance for Potentially Lying to Lawmakers: Bloomberg
Two senate democrats, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren, allege in a letter that the platform may have lied about Binance.US being an independent entity.
Hong Kong's Crypto Plans; Dogecoin Volatility Explosion Ahead?
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has started accepting applications for crypto trading platform licenses. Separately, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is calling for a crackdown on the use of crypto in the Chinese fentanyl trade. And, a technical analysis indicator called Bollinger bandwidth suggests dogecoin (DOGE) could be due for a pronounced move. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and The TIE Director of Content Lawrence Lewitinn break down some of the most-searched stories impacting the crypto sector this week.
Bitcoin Slips Closer to $27K; Sen. Warren Calls for Shutdown of Crypto Funding for Fentanyl
CoinDesk's Jenn Sanasie breaks down the major stories shaping the crypto industry on "CoinDesk Daily" as bitcoin (BTC) slips closer to $27,000, after a top U.S. Federal Reserve official said there is no compelling case to halt the central bank’s rate hike cycle. This comes as U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) argues for legislation to shut the rampant use of cryptocurrency in the Chinese fentanyl trade during a Wednesday Senate hearing. Separately, the European Union formally signed its landmark Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation into law, taking the bloc closer to becoming the first major jurisdiction in the world with tailored rules for the sector.