Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, collaborated with law enforcement agencies to dismantle the Incognito Market, a major darknet marketplace facilitating illegal drug sales. Binance’s Financial Intelligence Unit […]
Bitcoin Donation Linked to AlphaBay Raises Concerns About Illicit Funds in Crypto Ecosystem
A recent shocking development has highlighted the enduring legacy of darknet markets and their impact on the cryptocurrency ecosystem. A $31 million Bitcoin donation, traced back to a […]
U.S. Seizes Crypto Linked to Illegal Credit Card Trading
The U.S. Department of Justice has taken down 145 darknet domains and seized cryptocurrency funds connected to BidenCash, an illegal market for trading stolen credit card data. The […]
DOJ Uncovers $200M in Crypto During Major Darknet Drug Trafficking Crackdown
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a significant crackdown on darknet drug trafficking networks, seizing over $200 million in cryptocurrency and arresting 270 suspects worldwide. This […]
Russia’s Darknet Market Booms While Global Crypto Sales Decline
Despite a global decrease in darknet crypto transactions, Russia’s Kraken market experienced a significant surge, increasing by 68% year-over-year, according to Chainalysis. The platform has become the leading […]
German Police Recover €34 Million in Crypto from Darknet Platform eXch
German authorities have seized €34 million worth of cryptocurrency from the darknet platform eXch, a move targeting alleged money laundering operations within Europe. The Federal Criminal Police Office […]
Russian-Language Darknet Markets Dominate illicit Drug Sales Despite Western Market Decline
Despite challenges faced by darknet marketplaces worldwide, Russian platforms continued to dominate the illicit drug trade on cryptocurrency networks like Bitcoin and TRON. A recent report from blockchain […]
Bitcoin Rebounds in Darknet Markets Amidst Privacy Coin Accessibility Challenges
Privacy-focused cryptocurrencies, once popular on darknet markets like Monero, are experiencing a resurgence in challenges. Regulatory pressure and platform delisting have made these coins more difficult to access, […]