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Crypto community accuses WSJ of exaggerating Hamas crypto funding by 99%
Crypto community members have accused The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) of publishing misleading information about Hamas crypto-related funding. On Oct. 10, WSJ reported that Hamas had acquired approximately $90 million in cryptocurrency to finance a surprise attack against Israel. This revelation drew significant attention from prominent crypto skeptics, who swiftly used this funding to illustrate how the industry aided malicious actors. Several U.S. lawmakers, spearheaded by Senator Elizabeth Warren, cited the WSJ report in a letter addressed to the White House and the Treasury Department. The lawmakers expressed ... (full story)