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FinCEN: Virtual asset service providers should report suspicious transactions linked to Hamas as soon as possible

The US Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a warning on Friday stating that Hamas relies on "fundraising activities involving virtual currencies and fictitious charitable organizations to raise legal tender and virtual currencies." Virtual asset service providers should report suspicious transactions related to Hamas as soon as possible.

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