Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren is taking advantage sensationalist claims related to Hamas’ use of crypto. Unfortunately, those claims are largely false.
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.
Hamas’ Military Wing to Stop Accepting Bitcoin Donations: Report
The Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades reportedly said the move is to protect donors from harm.
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.
What the Holy Land Reveals About Bitcoin
Israel’s political backdrop gave attendees of Tel Aviv Blockchain Week an opportunity to ponder the duality of the bitcoin movement. LINK @La__Cuen reports
Palestinian Civilians Are Using Bitcoin More Than Terrorists
Terrorists are using bitcoin, but they aren’t the only ones. Here’s the real story about bitcoin usage in Palestine.
Trump Administration in Talks With Crypto Startup on Israeli–Palestinian Peace Plans
Crypto startup Orbs has been working with the Trump administration to explore blockchain solutions related to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.
Palestinians Are Using Bitcoin to Transact Across Borders Amid Conflict
For a small community of users in the occupied territories, bitcoin has become an economic lifeline to the outside world. But it can do only so much.