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Sanctions Against Hamas Show How U.S. 'Should Go After Any Terrorist Use of Crypto,' Former CIA Analyst Says
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on "10 key Hamas terrorist group members, operatives, and financial facilitators," including a "Gaza-based virtual currency exchange," as conflict escalates in the wake of the militant group's attack on Israel. Former CIA analyst Yaya J. Fanusie discusses the latest developments and why the latest actions are "precise and targeted."
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.
Key Driver Behind Bitcoin's Price Spike; California's Crypto Licensing Bill Signed Into Law
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including the factors that caused bitcoin to briefly spike to $30,000. When will a crypto licensing bill signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom take effect? Plus, Tether freezes accounts linked to terrorism and warfare in Israel and Ukraine.
Hamas' Crypto Ties May Lend Energy to Sen. Warren's Money Laundering Bill
The prominent Massachusetts senator has argued the Hamas connection shows it's time to "crack down on crypto-financed crimes."
Sam Bankman-Fried Trial Concludes Week 2; Israel Launches Aid Fund Amid Conflict
Host Megha Chaddah breaks down the latest developments in Sam Bankman-Fried's case as the trial against the FTX founder continues. Plus, the role of crypto in geopolitical crises as Israel launches aid fund amid ongoing conflict. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."
Israeli Crypto Firms Scramble to Deal With War, in Between the Sirens
Few operational disruptions were reported, but some crypto employees were getting called up for reserve duty. Executives and developers coped with the stress of attending funerals, responding to security warnings and encountering supermarket shortages.
Crypto Traders See Over $100M in Liquidation Losses Amid Middle East Turmoil
CoinGlass data shows crypto traders suffered over $100 million of losses from liquidations following the unprecedented Hamas attack on Israel. First Mover host Lawrence Lewitinn and CoinDesk's chief content officer Michael J. Casey discuss what is happening in the crypto markets.
Crypto Outlook as Market Braces for Spread of Israeli-Hamas War
Ongoing tensions in the Middle East could spill over to the crypto markets and cause a short-term decline in riskier assets such as bitcoin (BTC). This comes as crypto traders suffered over $100 million of losses from liquidations, according to CoinGlass data. First Mover host Lawrence Lewitinn and CoinDesk Chief Content Officer Michael J. Casey discuss their crypto markets outlook.
