Deep Web

Russia’s Largest Darknet Market Is Hawking an ICO to Fund Global Expansion

Here’s one token sale that’s almost certainly illegal, and not just under securities laws.

Business  ·  12 December 2019

Alex Winter Talks Bitcoin, Drugs and His New Film ‘Deep Web’

CoinDesk managing editor Emily Spaven interviews director Alex Winter ahead of the release of his new documentary film Deep Web.

Markets  ·  16 April 2015
Crime

Silk Road 2.0 Seized, Alleged Operator Unmasked in FBI Crackdown

Blake Benthall, the alleged operator of Silk Road 2.0, has been arrested and charged in a Manhattan federal court.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 November 2014
Crime

How Deep Web Scams Helped Silk Road 2.0 Turn Crisis into Opportunity

Despite recent setbacks, Silk Road 2.0 now lists more items than the original site in its heyday.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 May 2014
Europe

Europol Seeks New Powers to Clamp Down on Digital Money Laundering

Europol is urging legislators to provide law enforcement with more powers to fight digital money laundering.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 March 2014