US Authorities Seize $560,000 in Crypto and Hamas Fundraising Domains
The Justice Department and FBI have disrupted a cryptocurrency fundraising network for the Al-Qassam Brigades, highlighting growing law enforcement capabilities to trace digital assets and intercept illicit financial flows.
The US Justice Department has seized more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency intended for Hamas and taken control of the infrastructure used to raise those funds. Federal agents specifically assumed control of domains and servers, including the group’s main website Alqassam.ps, to intercept donations and halt further fundraising efforts.
The enforcement action was detailed in five affidavits released by the department on Wednesday. Three of these documents, dated March 25, June 25, and October 10, 2025, cover the targeted crypto warrants that accounted for the $560,000 seizure. Two additional affidavits, dated July 29 and August 18, 2026, authorize the broader infrastructure seizures.
Investigators relied on human intelligence to identify and trace rotating cryptocurrency addresses. These addresses were actively promoted through an encrypted group chat and a dedicated fundraising website to obscure the flow of capital.
The initial phase of this operation recovered approximately $201,400 from wallets and accounts tied to the network. According to the department, this specific system had facilitated the movement of more than $1.5 million since October 2024 on behalf of Hamas’ military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades.
By seizing the operational infrastructure, the FBI gained access to data on thousands of individuals. These individuals had contacted Hamas-linked platforms seeking to donate using either cryptocurrency or traditional payment methods.
For financial markets and digital asset companies, this operation underscores a critical shift in regulatory enforcement. Law enforcement agencies are increasingly adept at piercing the perceived anonymity of blockchain transactions through a combination of on-chain analysis and human intelligence.
This growing capability presents heightened compliance risks for cryptocurrency exchanges and payment processors. Firms facilitating cross-border digital transfers must now anticipate stricter scrutiny and more aggressive asset forfeiture actions when illicit actors attempt to exploit their platforms.
