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Darknet Markets Are Mixing Bitcoins at Blistering Pace: Report

Darknet markets mixed $67 million in bitcoin in Q1 2020, a staggering jump from 2019's Q1 total of $3 million.

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Online Black Markets' Bitcoin Revenues Take a Hit Amid Pandemic

Customers spent fewer bitcoins at darknet markets over the last two months despite the slide in the cryptocurrency's price, according to data from blockchain surveillance firm Chainalysis.

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US Charges Dutch National With Running Crypto-Funded Child Porn Site

U.S. officials allege a Dutch national referred to as “Michael R.M.” made $1.6 million in bitcoin by operating a rape and child pornography website for the last eight years.

U.S. officials allege "Michael R.M." allowed customers to purchase videos using bitcoin and ether. Individuals could upload "obscene" videos. (Credit: Shutterstock)

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