Banmeet Singh, an Indian national, pleads guilty in a historic dark web drug case, forfeiting $150 million in crypto. The global operation's reach, detailed in court documents, highlights the challenges in combating dark web enterprises, emphasizing the need for continued international collaboration in safeguarding public health and security.
JoyExplore the gripping tale of a father-son duo's descent into the dark web, leading a notorious 'Xanaxman' Bitcoin laundering operation. Discover how law enforcement untangled this complex web of cybercrime.
WeiliangBitzlato's founder pleads guilty to operating a crypto exchange that served as a haven for criminals, highlighting the platform's significant role in dark market transactions.
YouQuanBitzlato founder, Anatoly Legkodymov, pleads guilty to running an unlicensed money transmitting business. In an agreement with the DOJ, he will dissolve Bitzlato and forfeit around $23 million in seized assets. The conviction is part of the authorities' broader efforts to combat cryptocrime, following the shutdown of Hydra Market in 2022. Despite initial surprise within the crypto community, Legkodymov's admission of guilt signifies a significant move in dismantling illicit crypto operations.
Huang BoAbraxas, a defunct dark web marketplace, saw a long-dormant Bitcoin wallet transfer $136 million to a cryptocurrency mixer, sparking intrigue and discussions about its owner's identity and the use of cryptocurrency mixers in illicit activities.
JixuIn 2016, Felkins transferred 12 Bitcoin, valued at $5,000 at the time, to a website called Besa Mafia, operating on the Tor network, which claimed to offer murder-for-hire services.
Coinlive Crypto may have potential but its transformative facade lies a darker side. Over $30B have been lost in hacks by malicious actors exploiting its vulnerabilities since 2012.
CatherineCryptocurrencies have revolutionized the financial landscape, offering unprecedented benefits such as decentralized transactions and borderless payments.
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BeincryptoThe IMF has forecast economic growth to slow from 6.1% last year to 3.2% in 2022, which some believe will have negative consequences for crypto.
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