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 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.
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Coinlive In 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 Defunct crypto lender Celsius Network has proposed a joint reorganization plan to resolve its outstanding claims and interests under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.
BitcoinistU.S. lawmakers this week will hold hearings that could decide the future of stablecoins.
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LedgerinsightsChristie’s 3.0 has teamed up with Chainalysis, Manifold, and Spatial to sell NFT artwork on Ethereum.
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