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US Sanctions Russian Darknet Marketplace Hydra

The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Russia-based darknet market Hydra, following Germany’s seizure of $25 million worth of bitcoin (BTC) from the market. “The Hash” group discusses Hydra becoming the world’s largest marketplace for illicit activity and the role of dark markets in the broader crypto space.

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US Sanctions Russian Darknet Market; Indian MP’s Crypto Warning

South Korea’s Kakao Group acquires Japanese crypto exchange SEBC. U.S. sanctions Russia-based darknet market Hydra Market. MP: India to make life hell for crypto investors. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Policy

US Sanctions Russia’s Hydra Darknet, Adds Over 100 Bitcoin Wallets to OFAC List

The move came alongside action by Germany, which earlier on Tuesday announced the shutdown of Hydra Market and seizure of $25 million in bitcoin.

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German Authorities Shut Down Russian Darknet Market, Seize $25M in Bitcoin

The Hydra Market's bitcoin privacy mixer complicated the investigation, police said.

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Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht Announces NFT Auction

“The Hash” team reacts to Ross Ulbricht, the controversial founder of the Silk Road Darknet marketplace, announcing he will auction off his NFT collection beginning Thursday on Superare.

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Finance

International Police Seize $4.9M in Crypto From Alleged Darknet Drug Traffickers

Operation Dark HunTor cracked down on criminals involved in the sale of tens of thousands of illicit goods and services throughout Europe, Australia and the U.S.

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Finance

Eastern Europe Received Over $1B of Illicit Crypto in a Year: Chainalysis

The region is second highest for cryptocurrency scams, behind only Western Europe, a report says.

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Russia's Cybercriminals Are Literally Digging Up Their Crypto Cash-Outs

A service being advertised on a Russian darknet marketplace allows cybercriminals to untraceably cash out of their cryptocurrencies. "The Hash" panel breaks down the extreme lengths being taken, including burying vacuum-packed cash.

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Markets

Darknet Markets Face Headwinds After Year of Mixed Results

Darknet markets are falling off the radar and watching their customer base level off.

Hydra is one of the biggest darknet markets still in operation.

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