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British Authorities Take Down Dark Web Ecstasy Gang, Seize $5.8M in Drugs
6.4.2021
The string of dark web gangs being cracked down by law enforcement is still alive across the world. Recently, the British authorities dismantled an unnamed dark web band known for selling ecstasy and gathering millions of dollars worth of crypto. Gang Sold Ecstasy, Amphetamine, and Diazepam...
SEC issues first ever charges over phoney ‘insider information’ on darknet
19.3.2021
The SEC has taken action against a Californian man for fraudulently offering insider stock trading tips on a darknet marketplace
U.S. Woman Charged Over Attempted Dark Web Murder-for-Hire Paid With Bitcoin
9.2.2021
The woman allegedly presented a sum of over $5,000 in bitcoin to a dark web admin as proof she could afford the hit
Russia and US Dominate Global Dark Market Traffic: Report
2.2.2021
Darknet marketplaces received $1.7 billion during 2020, mostly from Russia, the U.S., Ukraine and China, Chainalysis says
Indian Crypto Exchange Buyucoin Hacked, Sensitive Data of 325K Users Reportedly Leaked
24.1.2021
Indian cryptocurrency exchange Buyucoin has reportedly been hacked and sensitive data of about 325,000 users has reportedly been leaked onto the dark web. According to reports, the leaked data includes personal information, encrypted passwords, user wallet details, order details, bank details,...
Darknet Giant Darkmarket Shut Down, Alleged Operator Arrested
13.1.2021
The authorities in seven countries and Europol have jointly taken down Darkmarket, one of the largest darknet marketplaces. The action was taken after the marketplace’s alleged operator was arrested in Germany. Authorities Shut Down Darkmarket Europol announced Tuesday that darknet...
FBI to reform virtual currency practices following DoJ recommendations
19.12.2020
The DoJ thinks the FBI needs to shape up when it comes to its cryptocurrency support teams
Authorities Shut Down Darknet Marketplace Sipulimarket, Seize Bitcoin
14.12.2020
A major darknet marketplace, Sipulimarket, has been shut down and its assets, including bitcoin, were seized by Finnish Customs, in cooperation with Europol and the Polish police. Darknet Marketplace Shut Down, Bitcoin Seized Europol and Finnish Customs (Tulli) announced last week that they...
US financial watchdog fines early Bitcoin mixer $60M for money laundering
19.10.2020
FinCEN has fined the operator of early crypto mixers Helix and Coin Ninja for Bank Secrecy Act violations
Crooked police chief sentenced to 8 years for dark web shenanigans
22.9.2020
The charges are reminiscent of events that took place during the "Silk Road" saga
A major dark web marketplace has been offline for days and no one knows why
24.8.2020
Users are afraid they may be in the middle of an exit scam
A Tor Vulnerability May Have Enabled Dark Web Bitcoin Theft
11.8.2020
Stealing Bitcoin from Tor users is easy
Monero’s Hashrate Experienced Its Largest Single Day Gains Ever
7.8.2020
Monero has experienced its biggest single day gain in hashrate since its creation back in 2014
Much of Russia’s Blockchain Voter Data Is Now for Sale on the Dark Web
6.8.2020
Many Russian citizens now face exploitation on the dark web after their Blockchain voting data was accidentally leaked in early July
Darknet Vendor and Pharmacist Charged With $270 Million Bitcoin Drug Trade
5.8.2020
Two Costa Rican residents were charged for selling drugs worth $270 million on the darknet
Missouri Man Pleads Guilty to Trying to Buy Chemical Weapons With Bitcoin
5.8.2020
The chemicals, though never delivered, would have been potent enough to kill 300 people, prosecutors say
McAfee Says NetWalker Ransomware Generated $25M Over 4 Months
4.8.2020
The millionaire profits put NetWalker as one of the most profitable pieces of ransomware during 2020
North Korea’s Crypto Extortion Efforts Have Expanded Considerably in 2020
28.7.2020
A new ransomware from North Korea targets major companies
Almost 1 Million Bitcoin is Held by Darknet Markets, Scammers & Thieves
27.7.2020
According to Chainalysis, almost one million Bitcoin is held by Dark Web markets and cybercriminals, with crypto exchanges playing a pivotal role in the space
Two Teens Arrested After Paying Bitcoin to See Livestream Murder on Dark Web
16.7.2020
The deep-web website allowed users to pay extra to decide what torture the children would be subject to next