Justice Seizes $560K in Crypto Donations Meant for Hamas
The U.S. Department of Justice has seized over $560,000 in cryptocurrency donations intended for Hamas's Al Qassam Brigades.
Court documents allege that a group chat claiming ties to Hamas used an encrypted messaging platform to direct supporters to a fundraising website and circulated different cryptocurrency addresses for donations.
According to three unsealed warrants, investigators tracked and seized the cryptocurrency on March 25, June 25, and October 10, 2025. Officials also gained control of domains and servers that the group used for recruitment and online appeals.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro stated: 'My message to Hamas is clear: your networks are not secure, your crypto is vulnerable, and we will not stop until your ability to wage war is defeated.'