Yaya Fanusie

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.

Nov 21, 2023

Yaya Jata Fanusie, chief strategist at Cryptocurrency AML Strategies and former CIA analyst, joins “First Mover” to discuss U.S. President Joe Biden’s new sanctions targeting Russian banks and technology exports following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Fanusie provides insights on the role of cryptocurrencies amid government sanctions, central bank digital currencies and whether Russia can be excluded from the Swift system.

Feb 25, 2022