Dark Web

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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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Dark Web Drug Dealer to Forfeit Millions in Illicit Crypto Earnings
A man has been sentenced in San Diego, California, for conspiring to sell opioids and other drugs over dark web markets for cryptocurrencies. 
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police
Three UK Men Busted Over Bitcoin-Based Drug Ring
The trio sold their products on the dark web and shipped as far as Australia.
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drugs
California Couple to Forfeit Cryptocurrency Riches After Drug Bust
The couple must forfeit an undisclosed sum of bitcoin and bitcoin cash they acquired from selling illicit goods on a dark web marketplace.
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Dark Web Drug Dealer to Hand Over Bitcoin Millions After Plea Deal
A dark web drug dealer must forfeit $4 million in funds including bitcoin after pleading guilty in New York.
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New York
New York State Sees First Conviction for Crypto Money Laundering
A case involving millions of dollars in bitcoin and Western Union payments resulted in New York State's first conviction for crypto money laundering.
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Jail
Canadian Court Rules Drug Dealer Must Hand Over $1.4 Million in Bitcoin
A Toronto judge has ruled that a 30-year old drug dealer must forfeit 281.41 bitcoins used in illegal activities on the dark web.
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US State Seeks to Confiscate $24 Million in Dark Web Bitcoin
The crackdown of vendors on darkweb marketplaces lets the U.S. government seize 4,000 bitcoins and now it wants to confiscate all of them.
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Web
This Dark Web Market is Planning to Add Support for Ethereum
One of the most well-known dark markets is looking to add support for ethereum in the coming weeks.
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Bitcoin and drugs
Bitcoin Remains Most Popular Digital Currency on Dark Web
Department of War Studies professors have published results of their deep dive into the Tor network.
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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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