Mossad is looking for specialists in cryptocurrencies and financial technology – Bits Media

Israeli intelligence Mossad has opened several vacancies for specialists in the field of cryptocurrency and financial technology. They will work as part of the investigation of cases involving the use of cryptocurrencies.

According to the local Ynet newspaper, this is the first time, when the department is openly looking for specialists in digital assets. The responsibilities of the new employee will include management, creation and planning of systems for working with cryptocurrency transactions.

The applicant must have three years of experience in the financial technology industry. Mossad is also looking for a business consultant to carry out "complex and dynamic" work..

Israeli authorities drew attention to increased use of anonymous cryptocurrency payments for terrorist financing. However, similar trends are observed in other countries. Particularly harsh rhetoric against anonymous transactions of digital assets is in the United States..

In early July, Israeli Defense Minister Benjamin Gantz (Benjamin Gantz) signed a confiscation order 84 cryptocurrency wallets, associated with the terrorist movement Hamas. Addresses associated with seven Palestinian citizens, who are seen interacting with Hamas.