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Oct 13, 2023

How cryptocurrency helps fund Hamas

Crypto is one funding mechanisms that has allowed Hamas to evade U.S. sanctions. Also: the latest on crude oil prices and government bonds.

Smoke billows over southern Israel after a rocket attack from the Gaza Strip on Oct. 10. — Smoke billows over southern Israel after a rocket attack from the Gaza Strip on Oct. 10.
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Crypto is one way Hamas gets its funding
by David Brancaccio and Alex Schroeder
Jack Taylor/Getty Images
But it’s only one tool for evading sanctions. And it’s actually easier to track cryptocurrency movement than you might think.

The Team

David Brancaccio Host
Leanna Byrne Host, BBC
Kelly Silvera Executive Producer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Nic Perez Director/Producer
Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director
Nick Esposito Media Producer
James Graham Producer, BBC
Jo Critcher Producer, BBC
Olie D'Albertanson Producer, BBC
Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC