FBI seizes $560,000 in crypto from Hamas in 18-month counterterrorism operation

The FBI has seized about $560,000 in cryptocurrency from Hamas following an 18-month counterterrorism operation, according to Pluang. The reported seizure highlights U.S. law-enforcement efforts to identify and disrupt the use of digital assets in alleged terrorist financing activity.

The available report did not specify which cryptocurrencies were seized, how the assets were traced, or which wallets or platforms were involved. It also did not provide details on arrests, charges, or the legal process used to take control of the funds.

Cryptocurrency transactions can be recorded on public blockchains, allowing investigators to analyze wallet activity, though identifying the people controlling wallets can require additional evidence. The case underscores the continued focus of authorities on crypto’s use in illicit-finance investigations, including counterterrorism enforcement.