The U.S. Department of Justice said it seized roughly $560,000 in Hamas-linked cryptocurrency and, alongside the FBI, took control of fundraising websites used to solicit the funds, extending
The U.S. Department of Justice said it seized roughly $560,000 in Hamas-linked cryptocurrency and, alongside the FBI, took control of fundraising websites used to solicit the funds, extending a run of federal enforcement actions aimed at disrupting digital terrorist-financing channels.
The DOJ described the action as part of its continuing effort to dismantle Hamas financing schemes, pairing the seizure of digital assets with the takeover of the online infrastructure used to raise them, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia. The dual step targets both the money and the mechanism that gathered it. For related coverage, see 70% of U.S. Crypto Traders Would Let AI Manage Portfolios: Survey.
The confirmed elements are narrow: a seizure figure of about $560,000 in cryptocurrency tied to Hamas-linked activity, and an FBI takeover of the fundraising websites. Precise wallet identifiers, the specific tokens involved, and the timeline of transfers are detailed in the associated court filing published by the Justice Department, and readers should treat any figure beyond the headlined amount as pending confirmation from that document. For related coverage, see BancaStato Launches Regulated Crypto Trading in Switzerland.
The department framed the case as an ongoing disruption effort rather than a closed matter, meaning further seizures or charges tied to the same network are possible but not yet announced.
The campaign allegedly relied on websites to solicit donations, presenting cryptocurrency as a payment rail for supporters, per the DOJ statement. Authorities said they traced and linked the resulting funds to the wider network, connecting the online solicitation infrastructure to the underlying wallet flows.
The government has not published a full technical breakdown of how each donation was routed, and the specifics of the on-chain tracing remain limited to what appears in the charging document. Overstating the mechanics beyond that record is not supported by the available evidence.
Seizing the wallets cuts off access to money already raised, while taking over the websites interrupts any further donations, according to the DOJ description of the action. Pursuing both simultaneously signals a strategy aimed at the financing infrastructure itself, not just a single pool of assets.
That approach mirrors other recent federal crypto-seizure cases, including when U.S. authorities seized $25 million tied to fraud and a separate DOJ action recovered 927,155 USDT through civil forfeiture, both of which likewise combined asset recovery with targeting of the underlying scheme.
For platforms, the case reinforces that high-risk wallet tracking sits at the center of enforcement, and that exchanges face continued pressure to identify and block suspicious donation flows. It underscores the relevance of sanctions screening and anti-money-laundering controls, the same pressures visible in a U.S. court case targeting USDT tied to a specific crypto address.
Crypto readers should care because enforcement of this type raises the compliance bar for any service that could inadvertently process funds linked to a designated group, sharpening expectations around monitoring and reporting.
What amount was seized? The DOJ said it seized approximately $560,000 in Hamas-linked cryptocurrency.
Which agencies were involved? The Department of Justice announced the case, working with the FBI, which took over the fundraising websites.
What happened to the fundraising websites? The FBI assumed control of the sites used to solicit donations, interrupting further fundraising.
Why does this matter for crypto compliance? It signals sustained enforcement pressure on wallet tracking, sanctions screening, and AML controls for exchanges and platforms.
The next concrete milestone to watch is any follow-on charges or additional seizures the DOJ discloses in the same matter, along with further detail from the court filing.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency and digital asset markets carry significant risk. Always do your own research before making decisions.
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