WASHINGTON: The Justice Department has seized millions of dollars from
cryptocurrency accounts used by militant organisations based abroad, including the
Islamic State group and al Qaida, officials announced Thursday.
Officials described it as the largest-ever seizure of digital currency funds related to terrorism.
The department said it has seized millions of dollars, more than 300
cryptocurrency accounts and four websites.
Officials said the accounts were being used to raise money for the groups' operations.
The seizure also involved the military wing of
Hamas.