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Darkweb ‘Dream Market’ Now a Bitcoin Payment-FBI Honeypot?
Three men have been arrested this month under suspicions of running one of the largest drug stalls on the dark web named “Sinmed,” as reported by ABC News Australia. The illegal drug marketplace conducted its business on Dream Market, which is now suspected of being compromised as a “honey pot” by law enforcement agencies. дальше »
2019-4-29 22:00
Roger Ver calls Ross Ulbricht a genius; urges people to sign petition for his release
Bitcoin hard fork proponent, Roger Ver, called Ross Ulbricht a genius entrepreneur and a hero during a recent YouTube session. Ulbricht, who was the founder of Silk Road, was charged with money laundering, computer hacking, and conspiracy to traffic narcotics. дальше »
2019-4-9 04:30
The Darknet’s Largest Marketplace Is Closing – But a Replacement Is on Its Way
After more than five years of business, Dream is preparing to close its doors. The darknet marketplace (DNM) will shut up shop within a month, before relaunching under a new name and onion domain. дальше »
2019-3-31 05:02
Unusual Goods You Can Purchase on the Darknet With Cryptocurrency
Darknet marketplaces (DNMs) are a repository for the weird and the wonderful. Whatever your vice, your potion, or your whimsy, odds are there’s a darknet vendor who’s selling it in exchange for cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-2-25 05:30
Nurse Accused of Selling Drugs on Silk Road and other Darknet Marketplaces for Bitcoin
A nurse in California has been arrested on suspicion of illegally selling opiates on the dark web on marketplaces such as Silk Road, AlphaBay, and Pandora in exchange for bitcoin since 2013. She was arrested last week and could face distribution and conspiracy charges. дальше »
2019-2-1 17:00
Report: Bitcoin Use on Darknet Markets Doubled in 2018
Bitcoin use on darknet markets (DNMs) doubled in 2018, a study has shown, rising to an average of $2 million per day. Bitcoin has long been used to buy goods on the darknet due to its relative anonymity, and looks set to remain a favorite on DNMs, despite the existence of more privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-1-19 04:10
Silk Road’s Ross Ulbricht Moved to Another High Security Prison
Ross Ulbricht has been transferred to a new prison. This time to USP Tucson, yet another high security prison where he will be locked up likely alongside fewer murderers and hardcore gang members than previously. дальше »
2019-1-17 11:00
Former Silk Road Founder Writes to Roger Ver, Asks for Help in Legal Battle
Its been a bit over five years now since Ross Ulbricht was put behind bars. Ross was the founder of Silk Road, a dark web marketplace that listed all sorts of products and services, both legal and illegal. дальше »
2018-12-31 04:16
Суд признал криптовалюту Ethereum «доходами от преступления»
В деле наркоторговца с Silk Road новые подробности. Высокий Суд Ирландии создал правовой прецедент уже после того, как обвиняемому вынесли приговор в 2015 году. дальше »
2018-12-18 15:34
Another Silk Road Vendor Gets Arrested
Most Bitcoin enthusiasts are well aware of the Silk Road debacle. This infamous darknet marketplace was shut down in 2013, and numerous associated individuals have been arrested over the years. The latest name to be of interest in this investigation is James Ellingson. дальше »
2018-11-28 03:13
Silk Road Fake Murder Mystery May Be Solved
Rather than round up a series of stories from the deep web, this week we’re focusing on just the one. The tale, concerning Silk Road’s most enduring mystery, is so labyrinthine it warrants recounting in full. дальше »
2018-11-25 21:30
Silk Road Operator Libertas Pleads Guilty, Seeks Plea Deal
Gary Davis, an Irishman who was extradited to the United States in July to face charges for his suspected involvement in the operations of Silk Road, has reportedly begun discusssing a plea bargain with prosecutors. дальше »
2018-10-28 03:15
Notorious Silk Road Operator Libertas Mulls Plea Deal With US Officials
It has been a while since any new development occurred in the Silk Road investigation. Ever since shutting down the world’s biggest darknet marketplace a few years ago, law enforcement agencies have been trying to put the final nail in the coffin for all individuals involved in this project. дальше »
2018-10-25 03:01
10 Days That Shook the World of Bitcoin
When Bitcoin’s history is written, the following events will command a chapter apiece. Bitcoin is a creeping revolution that does not lend itself to listicles, and thus any such attempt is destined to fall short. дальше »
2018-10-20 23:20
Silk Road Admin Indicted for Involvement in Money Laundering and Drug Trafficking Network
Former Silk Road administrator Gary Davis, also known as Libertas, has pled guilty to drug distribution charges related to the dark web operation. The post Silk Road Admin Indicted for Involvement in Money Laundering and Drug Trafficking Network appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-10-15 18:39
Deep Web Roundup: Intelligence Official Charged With Selling Secrets, Disney Visits the Darknet
A French intelligence official has been charged with selling state secrets on the dark web for BTC. Also in this roundup, we look at a new threat analysis tool trawling deep web sites for certain keywords and detail a surprise namecheck in Disney’s latest movie. дальше »
2018-10-2 13:50
Block School: Early Bitcoin, Rocky Mt Gox Days
BLOCK SCHOOL Here at NewsBTC we believe that education and knowledge is fundamental to the wider adoption of cryptocurrencies and growth of the blockchain industry. We will be expanding our education section by delving deeper into some of the machinations and technology behind the blocks. дальше »
2018-10-1 15:00
Josh and Ross: The Government Doesn’t Care About You
The U. S. Government doesn’t care about your losses. They don’t care if you get scammed. What they care about is their own power, keeping it, and controlling you. There is no better illustration of that than in the disparity in the sentences of Ross Ulbricht and Joshua Homero Garza. дальше »
2018-9-27 23:49
Another $10 Billion Lost; Why Have Crypto Markets Dumped Again?
FOMO Moments Another week, another dump; Ethereum, EOS, and VeChain, all in pain. Just when the crypto community was thinking a recovery could be possible, markets take a big dump once again to dash all hopes. дальше »
2018-9-18 12:15
Fake FUD Blamed For Market Slump, One Bitcoin Whale Proves Otherwise
Last week, after a slow grind up to its most recent peak of roughly $7,400, Bitcoin’s price plummeted over 20% in less than 48 hours. All signs had pointed to a slow, steady recovery for the cryptocurrency market, leaving investors shocked as recent gains evaporated before their eyes. дальше »
2018-9-14 23:30
Blockchain Being Used to Save Lives Amidst Opioid Epidemic
A growing number of start-ups and larger companies have begun to experiment with blockchain’s utility for solving public health crises — like the opioid epidemic in the United States. Cryptocurrencies have had a testy relationship with some law enforcement figures in the United States, who see popular forms like Bitcoin as a scapegoat for an ongoing opioid crisis. дальше »
2018-9-8 23:00
Crypto Market Chaos: Crypto Community Quick to Blame Goldman Sachs, Silk Road Bitcoin Liquidation More Likely
The cryptocurrency market is in the midst of a selling frenzy, with Bitcoin, Ethereum and most altcoins experiencing a sharp and sudden drop in value. A major sell-off, which began at 4:40 p. m. UTC +7:00 on Wednesday saw total cryptocurrency market capitalization lose almost $12 billion in just one hour. дальше »
2018-9-6 23:51
$800M BTC Wallet Reactivates: Tens of Millions to Exchanges
Speculation has been swirling around a BTC wallet held dormant for over four years that is suddenly showing movement. That it contains something on the order of nearly one billion dollars worth of bitcoin core (BTC) has the ecosystem in both investigative mode and panic, as it could signal a giant dump at the very […] The post $800M BTC Wallet Reactivates: Tens of Millions to Exchanges appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-9-6 20:05
Market Jittery as $1 Billion Worth of Bitcoin Rumored to Be Dumped
The cryptosphere is agog with rumors about a bitcoin whale – someone controlling a significant amount of bitcoin – preparing to dump approximately $1 billion worth of bitcoin on the market. дальше »
2018-9-5 07:00
Charlie Shrem Talks Bitcoin, Hodling, and the Future of Cryptocurrency
Charlie Shrem sat down with Yahoo Finance recently to discuss his thoughts on the present and future states of cryptocurrency. The Starting Line Charlie Shrem, early Bitcoin adopter and founder of BitInstant and Crypto. дальше »
2018-8-28 07:00
Investors and Not Criminals dominate Bitcoin Transactions, Says Federal Agent
Lilita Infante, a special agent of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has declared that Speculative investors dominate Bitcoin transactions as against criminal activities like money laundering, tax evasion, and drug trafficking. дальше »
2018-8-7 16:05
Free Ross Ulbricht Petition Closing In On 50,000 Signatures
The petition to pardon Ross Ulbricht is closing in on 50,000 signatures after just over three weeks. The petition currently sits at over 48,000 signatures. Ross was tried and convicted of Continuing a Criminal Enterprise, Computer Hacking, Money Laundering and Narcotics Trafficking Conspiracy in 2015. дальше »
2018-8-3 00:00
A Brief History of the Silk Road: Drugs, (Non)Violence, and Video Games
The Silk Road story is a fascinating one filled with undercover agents, potential hits, and the libertarian spirit. Read about its brief history here. The post A Brief History of the Silk Road: Drugs, (Non)Violence, and Video Games appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-7-29 20:17
Deep Web Roundup: BCH Adoption Increases and Dread Rises
The specter of the deep web looms large over everything bitcoin does. You won’t hear it mentioned by VCs funding blockchain startups, or by options exchanges applying for bitcoin ETFs, but the darknet is the reason we’re all here. дальше »
2018-7-29 00:45
$1.8 Million in Bitcoin Seized from Alleged Silk Road Drug Dealer
Once plagued by a black market stigma, cryptocurrencies have risen from public uncertainty to global proliferation. Arrested in 2015, an alleged Silk Road drug dealer is now fighting to reclaim his 226 BTC worth over $1. дальше »
2018-7-28 02:00
Charlie Lee Joins Other Bigwigs In A Petition To Free Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht
Cryptocurrency bigwigs join the petition for pardon to Ross Ulbricht, as the request gains more strength beyond the crypto world. More than 29,000 signatures have asserted on the petition less than a week it started. дальше »
2018-7-23 16:26
$5.2 Million in Cryptocurrency Seized in EU’s Largest LSD Raid
European law enforcement agencies dismantled a Darknet drug trafficking network, seizing almost 800,000 doses of LSD and over $5 million in Bitcoin, IOTA, and Lumens. The Infamous ‘Darknet’ The Deep Web or the “Darknet” gained a lot of notoriety back in 2013 when the United States FBI took down the Internet’s largest online black market and drug trafficking ring known as The Silk Road after an extended manhunt for the site’s libertarian creator, Ross William Ulbricht. дальше »
2018-6-30 10:00
A dark web drug ring has 17 million bitcoin seized!
The two were nabbed as part of a nationwide operation dubbed “Operation Dark Gold” which targets the illegal and criminal activities on dark web marketplaces. The DoJ seized over $ 22 million worth of assets from the two as well as other co-conspirators whose identity wasn’t revealed. $ 17 million of the seized assets was дальше »
2018-6-28 17:05
$17 Million Worth Of Bitcoin Seized From A Dark Web Drug Ring
Bitcoin has been associated with criminal activities for a long time now and while the crypto community has refuted such claims, an increasing number of instances involving the use of Bitcoin in crime suggest otherwise. дальше »
2018-6-28 11:12
US Specialists Seize Over $20M in Crypto in Gigantic Darknet Crackdown
News US authorities have revealed that their agents had been operating undercover on the Darknet for the past year. The massive operation uncovered the true identity of over fifty vendors on sites such as Silk Road, Alpha Bay, Hansa, Dream, and more. дальше »
2018-6-27 21:21
US Authorities Seize Over $20M in Crypto in Massive Darknet Crackdown
US authorities have revealed that their agents had been operating undercover on the Darknet for the past year. The massive operation uncovered the true identity of over fifty vendors on sites such as Silk Road, Alpha Bay, Hansa, Dream, and more. дальше »
2018-6-27 17:35
US Prosecutors Seize $17 Mln in BTC, Seek 4,000 BTC More for Dark Web Dealings
U.S. prosecutors seize $17 mln in BTC, seek $24 mln more from two men on charges of dark web dealings
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The World’s First Play Funded By Bitcoin is Coming to London
London’s Trafalgar Studios is to play host to the first theatre production funded by Bitcoin. The play is titled Silk Road (How to Buy Drugs Online). Bitcoin-Funded Play Focuses on Early Dark Web Use of Cryptocurrency The show that was first conceived back in 2014 will premiere in August. дальше »