Cryptocurrency
$70M Ripped from UPCX: Another Audited Crypto Project Falls Flat
Another day, another so-called "secure" blockchain project gets gutted. This time, it’s UPCX—a self-proclaimed financial service platform running on its own blockchain.
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Cryptocurrency
DOJ Targets Crypto Transactions Linked to Ransomware and Darknet Drug Markets
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced indictments focusing on cryptocurrency transactions allegedly tied to ransomware operations and darknet marketplaces specializing in narcotics.
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U.S. Marshals Service Mismanaging Billions in Seized Assets—And It Can’t Even Track Its Crypto
The DOJ and USMS can’t even track the crypto they seize, yet they want to regulate yours. Between USAID corruption, Pentagon fraud, and financial black holes, it’s clear: this isn’t mismanagement, it’s systemic theft.
Cryptocurrency
Feds move around $1.92 Billion in Bitcoin from the Silk Road
The U.S. government transferred $1.9B worth of Bitcoin from a wallet associated with the Silk Road confiscation to Coinbase Prime wallets, sparking speculation about their motives. This video explores the details of the transfers and the questions they raise.
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Max and AurumXchange
“Max” – a man who operated the now-defunct AurumXchange, a cryptocurrency exchange that shut down over a decade ago. The DOJ’s decision to revive this case raises serious questions about government efficiency, selective justice, and priorities within the so-called “justice system.”
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Crypto Address Poisoning - DON'T GET ROBBED! How it works, Variants and how to be safe
Crypto Address Poisoning is a common yet dangerous scam affecting thousands of cryptocurrency users. In this tactic, attackers create fake wallet addresses that closely resemble the victim’s address.
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Federal Agencies Quietly Transfer 10,000 Bitcoin
The U.S. government recently transferred 10,000 Bitcoin, worth nearly $600 million, to a Coinbase account, raising concerns about the lack of transparency and potential market manipulation. #BitcoinTransfer #GovernmentSecrets #CryptoMarket
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The Coinbase-SEC Subpoena Showdown
The SEC has petitioned a New York court to block Coinbase's sweeping subpoena, arguing that it is overly broad and burdensome. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for the future of cryptocurrency regulation in the U.S. #SECBattle #Coinbase #CryptoRegulation
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Darknet Discussions E02: LocalMonero, Benzo Boy, Haveno, DoxBin
In Episode 2, we address viewer feedback, discuss drug legalization, analyze the "Benzo Boy" case, and the closure of LocalMonero. We also introduce Haveno, a new decentralized platform, and explore the challenges and future of the darknet business.
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End of an Era: LocalMonero / AgoraDesk to Close After Nearly 7 Years
After nearly seven years of operation, LocalMonero and AgoraDesk, pivotal platforms within the Monero (XMR) community, have announced their upcoming closure. This decision reflects a "mixture of internal dynamics and external pressures" that have reshaped their operational landscape.
Cryptocurrency
If Countries Were Cryptocurrencies
Digital currencies are becoming as influential as traditional economies, it’s fascinating to imagine if a cryptocurrency represented each country. Just as cryptocurrencies vary in attributes and purposes, so do countries in their cultural, economic, and technological landscapes. Here’s a speculative and engaging look at which cryptocurrencies might best
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Bitcoin Fog Clears: Sterlingov's Capture and Why it Doesn’t Matter to the Darknet
In the grand (security) theater of cybercrime busts, the conviction of Roman Sterlingov, the operator behind Bitcoin Fog, has been hailed as a landmark victory. Yet, for those of us who’ve navigated the shadowy corridors of the Darknet, this event is but a drop in the ocean. To categorize