How Russian Darknet Markets Funneled $2B in Bitcoin Using Top-Tier Exchanges

In its report, shared with Cryptonews, Global Ledger traced thousands of wallet transactions from darknet addresses into regulated crypto venues. It stated that DNMs rely on crypto as a primary method of payment. Combined, the marketplaces moved nearly $2 billion worth of Bitcoin during the first nine months of this year. Kraken facilitated the largest volume of illicit transfers, totaling $1.3 billion, followed by BlackSprut at $344 million.Omg!Omg! was the third highest with $123.4 million in volume. Tran ...