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Cryptocurrency and Terrorism Financing
This chapter explores the complex relationship between cryptocurrency and terrorism financing, examining U.S. forfeiture laws and the implications of asset seizures for minor crypto transactions. It highlights the role of organizations like Israel's National Bureau of Counterterrorism Financing in tracking terrorist-affiliated wallets, as well as the challenges in accurately quantifying funds linked to groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah. The discussion further reflects on the increasing politicization of cryptocurrency in the context of illicit financing and the need for collaboration among industry stakeholders to mitigate risks.