DOJ: FBI seized $560,000 in Hamas crypto, took over fundraising domains

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The U.S. Department of Justice announced that cryptocurrency seizures linked to Hamas have reached $560,000. FBI agents took control of domains and servers, including Alqassam.ps, which were being used to solicit donations for the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas. The operation was aimed at intercepting incoming funds and shutting down the group's online fundraising infrastructure. The seizure reflects ongoing U.S. law enforcement efforts to disrupt terrorist financing conducted through digital assets.

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