Tag: drugs

Drug Vendors on the Darknet Struggle with Declining Bitcoin Revenue

JP Buntinx April 1, 2020 Crypto

There are some obvious consequences to the coronavirus crisis. Various businesses are being put out of business, including drug vendors on the darknet. It is interesting to note how darknet vendors struggle during the coronavirus crisis. Darknet Bitcoin Revenue is on the Decline More specifically, the people buying items from these vendors are in a real pickle right now. Most of the drug-selling spots are under surveillance, making it very …
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Australian Police Seizes Over AU$1.5m in Cryptocurrencies From Drug-dealing Couple

JP Buntinx December 5, 2019 Crypto

Criminals continue to use cryptocurrencies to mask them activities. Despite the lack of privacy and anonymity, it seems unlikely that this trend will come to an end soon. In Australia, two culprits were apprehended this week for selling various types of drugs. Two More Criminals Use Bitcoin and get Caught The Perth couple is suspected of dealing in MDMA and ecstasy tablets hidden in toy painting kits. Australian Border Force …
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Bitcoin Transactions Lead to International Drug Trafficking Ring’s Arrests

JP Buntinx August 24, 2019 Crypto

Criminals often express their favoritism toward cryptocurrencies. The perceived privacy and anonymity associated with this payment method makes for an excellent tool. In the US, the Treasury is now targeting Chinese drug kingpins. More specifically, they are monitoring Bitcoin revenue streams. That form of payment has become all the more prominent as time went by. China, Drugs, and Bitcoin The vast majority of drugs and other narcotics consumed in the …
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Multiple Hansa Darknet Drug Vendors Face 6.5 Years in Jail

JP Buntinx May 28, 2019 Crypto

Ever since government agencies aggressively began cracking down on darknet places, a lot of arrests have occurred. It now appears some of those individuals getting arrested will know their jail sentence relatively soon. Three male Hansa darknet marketplace drug vendors will face up to 6.5 years in prison. One female suspect is also looking at up to 16 months in prison. Hansa Drug Vendors are in a Pickle Anyone who …
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