Over two hundred thousand dollars in cryptocurrency linked to Hamas has been seized by the Department of Justice in a sweeping operation. The bust, announced in late March 2025, followed months of investigation tracing funds across the digital landscape. Not exactly pocket change.
Federal agents just snagged $200K in Hamas crypto funds after months of digital detective work. Spare change for terrorists, major win for justice.
The seizure targeted approximately $90,000 stashed in various crypto wallets, plus another $112,000 found in three exchange accounts. Total haul: $201,400. Investigators uncovered at least 17 different wallets used in the scheme—digital hiding spots that weren’t hidden well enough, apparently.
This bust represents just a drop in the bucket compared to Hamas’ overall fundraising efforts. Since October 2024, supporters have funneled over $1.5 million in cryptocurrency to the organization. They’ve been soliciting crypto donations since at least 2019, getting increasingly crafty with their methods.
The case fell to Assistant U.S. Attorney Tejpal Chawla, with help from the National Security Division‘s Cyber and Counterterrorism Sections. Some officials are now questioning whether the crypto industry needs tighter supervision. Though let’s be real—terrorist financing remains a tiny fraction of overall crypto usage.
International cooperation played a key role. Israeli Police’s Lahav 433 seized additional Hamas cryptocurrency accounts, while Binance reportedly helped locate suspicious wallets. U.S. Treasury sanctions targeted Hamas members and facilitators as part of a coordinated effort. This follows a pattern established in October 2023 when Israeli authorities seized cryptocurrency accounts linked to Hamas with Binance’s assistance.
Hamas isn’t taking this lying down. They’ve adapted their tactics—no more publicly published donation addresses for them. Now they’re using payment processors embedded in websites, juggling multiple chains and currencies, and employing sophisticated laundering methods. Classic cat-and-mouse game.
The seizure represents part of broader counterterrorism efforts by U.S. authorities. The Treasury Department has been aggressively targeting Hamas’s revenue sources, with OFAC imposing sanctions on key members and facilitators. The goal: disrupt terror finance networks globally.
For crypto enthusiasts worried about government overreach, relax. They’re after terrorists, not your Dogecoin stash.
