U.S. House passes bill for crypto-terror task force

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House Resolution (H.R.) 5036 will establish a task force focused on combating terrorist using cryptocurrencies. The task force, called "Independent Financial Technology Task Force," will fight the illicit use of cryptocurrency and prevent entities from using cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions. (Source: Cointelegraph)

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