The US and its allies are planning to increase sanctions against Hamas and target its crypto assets in order to reduce its funding. The Deputy Treasury Secretary, Wally Adeyemo, stated that more actions will be taken in the near future to cut off funding channels to the militant group. This decision comes after US Senator Elizabeth Warren called for a crackdown on crypto funding to Hamas, citing a report that was later found to be exaggerated. The focus of the sanctions will be on shutting down charities and pursuing individuals involved in facilitating payments for Hamas. The US Treasury has already implemented two rounds of sanctions after a recent attack by Hamas, targeting the group's investment portfolio and warning financial institutions about financing Hamas. The Treasury's top sanctions official has engaged with the private sector to discuss strategies for countering Hamas's fundraising techniques. Adeyemo acknowledged that most of Hamas's assets do not currently come from crypto, but emphasized the importance of the crypto industry implementing anti-money laundering measures to prevent future use by groups like Hamas. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is proposing a rule to monitor and report cryptocurrency "mixing" transactions as a money laundering concern. Adeyemo also stated that efforts to cut off Hamas funding will increasingly target facilitators in third countries and require coordination with allies and partners.
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