Senators in the USA, Joe Biden He wants to learn how to fight against the use of cryptocurrencies in financing terrorism.
87 senators, led by Elizabeth Warren and Roger Marshall, sent a letter to the US Treasury Department and the National Security Council on October 17, saying: of Hamas And Palestinian Islamic Jihad organizations He collected millions of dollars through cryptocurrencies drew attention.
According to the information in the letter, these two organizations traded in cryptocurrencies between August 2021 and June 2023. More than $130 million raised money and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad organization has sent cryptocurrencies to Hezbollah since the beginning of the year. $12 million sent.
In the senators’ letter, “The deadly attack against civilians in Israel by Hamas, which has become one of the most sophisticated organizations using cryptocurrencies to finance terrorism, has made it clear that cryptocurrencies pose a national threat to the United States and our allies.” The statement was included.
Senators called for action against this risk:
“As Congress evaluates legislative proposals that will mitigate the risks of cryptocurrencies in terms of money laundering and illegal finance, we also invite you to join us quickly. to prevent illegal cryptocurrency activities and protect our and our allies’ national security “We are calling.”