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Crypto terrorism funding is at the focus of analysts today as concerns have been raised about the use of digital assets in funding militant organizations, with a particular focus on Hamas. However, blockchain forensics firm Elliptic is challenging the notion that crypto has played a significant role in terrorist financing, emphasizing the misrepresentation of recent figures. Elliptic, a firm specializing in blockchain forensics, has pointed out that the scale of crypto fundraising by Hamas may not be as substantial as recent reports suggest. In a statement, they said that there is little concrete evidence to support the claim that terrorist groups are successfully using digital currencies for fundraising.  The controversy emerged after US lawmakers, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren, cited a Wall Street Journal report claiming that Hamas, among other militant groups, had raised millions through cryptocurrency ahead of attacks in Israel. “There is no evidence to suggest that crypto fundraising has raised anything close to this amount, and data provided by Elliptic and others has been misinterpreted,” Elliptic wrote. They further clarified that they have engaged in discussions with Warren and the authors of the Wall Street Journal article to rectify the misinterpretation. Hamas’ Crypto Fundraising History Hamas first began soliciting Bitcoin donations in 2019. However, they ceased all public-facing crypto fundraising activities in April, citing concerns about the safety of donors and their desire to protect them from potential harm.  According to Elliptic, since the attacks in Israel on Oct. 7, only $21,000 in fresh crypto donations have been received, with a significant portion of these funds already frozen. This limited influx of funds suggests that the use of cryptocurrency for fundraising by terrorist groups is not as effective as previously portrayed. Related Reading: World Bank Blockchain Bond Debut – Why It’s A Pivotal Moment For Digital Assets Total…

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