FBI Used Hamas Crypto Fundraising Pipeline as a Law-Enforcement Trap

The US Department of Justice said three warrants issued in 2025 led to the seizure of more than $560,000 linked to Hamas’ cryptocurrency fundraising activity. According to CryptoSlate, the investigation later progressed after agents obtained access to captured systems associated with the fundraising operation. That access enabled law enforcement to obtain additional donations, turning the group’s fundraising pipeline into an investigative tool. The DOJ’s account highlights how authorities used warrants and access to seized systems to disrupt and trace crypto-based fundraising. The source did not provide a value for the additional donations obtained after the systems were captured. The report adds to the scrutiny surrounding digital-asset channels used by organizations designated by authorities, while the specific impact on individual cryptocurrencies was not detailed.