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Policy

Crypto Use in Terror Financing Rises, but Is Still Relatively Small: Singapore

"As a global financial centre and transport hub with a significant migrant workforce, Singapore remains a potential source of funds for terrorists and terrorist organisations abroad," the report said.

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Policy

Israel Freezes 100 Binance Accounts Over Suspected Hamas Links: FT

Authorities requested information on some 200 other crypto accounts, the FT said, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Videos

Ex-Alameda Research CEO Prepared to Take the Stand at SBF Trial; Hamas-Linked Crypto Accounts Frozen

"CoinDesk Daily" breaks down the biggest crypto headlines today, including what to expect during the fifth day of Sam Bankman-Fried's criminal trial as Caroline Ellison prepares to take the stand. Binance is reportedly helping Israeli police freeze cryptocurrency accounts linked to Palestinian militant group Hamas. Plus, a crypto markets update.

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Policy

Hamas' Military Wing to Stop Accepting Bitcoin Donations: Report

The Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades said the move is to protect donors from harm.

Fighters of Ezz al-Din Al-Qassam brigades, the military wing of Hamas.

Policy

Palestine’s Central Bank Reportedly Mulling a CBDC Launch

Palestinians do not have an independent currency, and rely on the Israeli shekel and Jordanian dinar.

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Markets

Hamas Sees Surge in Donations Through Bitcoin: Report

An unidentified Hamas official said there has been a "spike" in the past month, the Wall Street Journal reported.

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Videos

Palestinian Militant Group Hamas Sees Increase in Crypto Donations Since Start of Conflict With Israel Last Month

The Palestinian militant group Hamas has seen a surge in cryptocurrency donations since the start of the escalating conflict in besieged Gaza. “The Hash” team explores bitcoin as a tool for freedom, and its role in the global financial system.

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Markets

Why It's Tough to Send Aid Money to Palestine During the Latest Israel-Hamas Conflict

Banks in Israel and around the world are restricting business relationships with what they consider to be risky clients.

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Videos

Venmo Reportedly Halting Some Payments Referring to Palestine

Paypal’s Venmo is halting transactions for some payments that refer to Palestine, according to Rest of World. A number of Venmo users say their payments to the “Emergency Palestinian Relief Fund” are stalled.

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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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