FBI Seizes Over $560,000 in Crypto Linked to Hamas Fundraising

Federal law enforcement announced the seizure of more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency that was being funneled to Hamas. The operation also involved taking control of online infrastructure used for fundraising and recruitment, and collecting data on thousands of individuals who had contacted the group.

Key Elements of the Operation

The Justice Department described the effort as a sustained campaign against the digital‑money network supporting the Al Qassam Brigades, Hamas’s military wing. Court‑authorized actions targeted an encrypted chat that directed supporters to a fundraising website and a rotating list of cryptocurrency addresses.

Seizure Timeline and Amounts

• Three seizure events on March 25, June 25, and October 10, 2025, together totaling approximately $560,000.
• The latest disclosure expanded on an earlier $200,000 seizure announced in March 2025.
• The network involved at least 17 cryptocurrency addresses that had moved more than $1.5 million since October 2024.

Infrastructure Disruption

Agents captured domains and servers associated with the fundraising effort, allowing them to intercept cryptocurrency transactions. Public blockchain data, combined with information from exchanges, human sources, and the seized infrastructure, enabled investigators to trace the flow of funds.

Broader Context of Crypto Enforcement

The seizure follows a series of international actions targeting financial channels used by Hamas and related groups. In July 2025, a $2 million civil forfeiture targeted assets held in Tether and Binance accounts linked to a Gaza‑based operation. Earlier sanctions by the U.S. Treasury, the United Kingdom, and Australia aimed at exchange networks and facilitators further constrained the group’s ability to move money.

Regulatory alerts from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) have highlighted red‑flag indicators for crypto‑based fundraising, urging financial institutions to report suspicious activity. Similar actions by Israeli police in October 2023 resulted in the freezing of Binance accounts alleged to be used for Hamas donations.

Future Investigations

The FBI indicated that the information gathered will support ongoing counter‑terrorism investigations, including data on thousands of individuals who attempted to donate to Hamas using cryptocurrency or traditional payment methods.