The U.S. Treasury sanctions watchdog announced that the U.S., Australian and British governments are adding a number of Hamas-linked financial figures to a global financial blacklist, including individuals who help Hamas facilitate crypto and non-crypto transactions in the global financial system. and entities. Brian Nelson, the U.S. Treasury Department’s undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, said in a statement that Hamas uses cryptocurrencies as one of “multiple financial transfer mechanisms” to provide support. “Treasury will work with our allies and In close coordination, partners continue to use our authority to target Hamas, its financiers, and its international financial infrastructure." However, unlike typical cryptocurrency sanctions, no specific crypto addresses were added to the list of Specially Designated Nationals. (CoinDesk)