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Russian Darknet Markets, Ransomware Groups Thrive Despite Sanctions, Report

Russian Darknet Markets, Ransomware Groups Thrive Despite Sanctions, ReportRussian marketplaces on the dark web have continued to operate despite Western sanctions and efforts to shut them down, according to a report accessing the illicit blockchain space amid the world’s “first crypto war.” Ransomware actors and high-risk crypto exchanges have also remained active. Underground Russian Crypto Platforms Adapting to Disruptions Caused by Ukraine War […]

Coincheck Makes History as First Japanese Exchange Listed on Nasdaq

4 Years After the 2017 Law Enforcement Takedown, Alphabay Is Once Again the King of Darknet Markets

4 Years After the 2017 Law Enforcement Takedown, Alphabay Is Once Again the King of Darknet MarketsFollowing the demise of the largest darknet marketplace (DNM) in mid-July 2017, the underground market Alphabay returned in August 2021, and during the last year, Alphabay has managed to once again regain its position as the world’s top DNM. Furthermore, Alphabay relentlessly conducted business amid a domino effect of DNMs folding last year and throughout […]

Coincheck Makes History as First Japanese Exchange Listed on Nasdaq

Deep Web Confusion: Ostensible Alphabay Admin ‘Desnake’ Claims the Darknet Market Has Returned

Deep Web Confusion: Ostensible Alphabay Admin ‘Desnake’ Claims the Darknet Market Has ReturnedIn mid-July 2017, the largest darknet marketplace (DNM) Alphabay went dark and patrons didn’t know if the administrators were busted by law enforcement or if it was an exit scam. Not too long after the site went dark, law enforcement disclosed that an organized police task force, from various jurisdictions, infiltrated Alphabay alongside the DNM […]

Coincheck Makes History as First Japanese Exchange Listed on Nasdaq

World’s Largest Monero Accepting Darknet Market Reveals Retirement Plan — White House Admins Say DNM ‘Reached Its Goal’

World’s Largest Monero Accepting Darknet Market Reveals Retirement Plan — White House Admins Say DNM ‘Reached Its Goal’One of the largest darknet markets (DNM), White House, announced the market is retiring as the DNM’s administrators say the team has reached its goal. After revealing the retirement plan, White House admins explained that user registration and orders have been disabled. Darknet Market White House Plans to Close Its Doors Soon, User Registration and […]

Coincheck Makes History as First Japanese Exchange Listed on Nasdaq

Darknet Update: Hydra Reigns, Monero Acceptance Climbs, Russian State Collusion Questioned

Darknet Update: Hydra Reigns, Monero Acceptance Climbs, Russian State Collusion QuestionedAt the end of 2020, darknet markets (DNM) set new records as marketplaces like White House and the Russian-language DNM Hydra led the pack. A report published on May 25, shows Hydra saw a 624% year-over-year growth rate in three years, and researchers estimate roughly 75% of illicit DNM transactions stem from the Russian marketplace. […]

Coincheck Makes History as First Japanese Exchange Listed on Nasdaq