Dark Web

The Dark Web is a term commonly used to describe a part of the internet that is not indexed by traditional search engines. It is a network where users can remain anonymous and engage in various activities, including the exchange of cryptocurrencies. While the Dark Web has gained notoriety for its association with illegal activities, it is important to note that not all activities conducted on the Dark Web are illegal. Within the realm of cryptocurrencies, the Dark Web has become a platform for people involved in crypto to engage in transactions and exchange information.


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Interpol Event to Discuss Bitcoin's Role in Illicit Asset Trade

Bitcoin and digital currencies are said to be an area of focus during an upcoming conference organized by Interpol.

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Bitcoin in the Headlines: Kingpins and Dark Markets

CoinDesk looks at the top headlines from the last week including prominent pieces from Rolling Stone and The New Yorker.

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Dark Market Agora Shuts Down Citing Security Threat

Agora has announced it will shut down temporarily while it explores defence mechanisms against attacks which could identify its servers and operators.

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Dark Web Markets 'Processed More Bitcoin than BitPay in 2014'

Marketplaces on the dark web frequently processed more bitcoin transactions than BitPay last year, new research has found.

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Inside Barcelona's Bitcoin Drug Lab

For €50 in bitcoin, Energy Control provides anyone in the world with a breakdown of the purity of their drugs – no questions asked.

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Former Silk Road DEA Agent Pleads Guilty to Bitcoin Theft

Former DEA agent Carl Mark Force IV has admitted stealing over $700,000 worth of bitcoin whilst running the Baltimore Silk Road investigation.

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Bitcoin Teen Pleads Guilty Over Providing Support to ISIL

A teenager who instructed ISIL (or ISIS) supporters on how to use bitcoin has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to provide material support.

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Survey: Silk Road Closure Didn't Stop Dark Web Drug Surge

Drug sales on the dark web actually increased after the closure of bitcoin-only marketplace Silk Road, a new survey has shown.

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$80,000 in Bitcoin Seized in International Dark Web Crackdown

An international undercover investigation that tracked the illegal selling of firearms on a dark web site has resulted in a series of global arrests.

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Controversial Dark Web Bitcoin Bot Released from Custody

An automated shopping bot designed to make purchases on dark web marketplaces using bitcoin has been released after being confiscated.

Yellow Twitter pills delivered to the Random Darknet Shopper installation. Source: !Mediagruppe Bitnik

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