U.S. Seizes 145 Domains and Crypto Funds Linked to BidenCash Marketplace
The U.S. seized 145 darknet and internet domains, along with cryptocurrency funds linked to BidenCash, a marketplace for stolen credit card details.
- Marketplace revenue reached $17 million.
- Served over 117,000 customers.
- Traded more than 15 million payment card numbers since 2022.
- Included personal information such as home addresses and phone numbers.
The U.S. is intensifying efforts against crypto-related illicit activities. A bill to combat such finance on digital asset platforms was reintroduced in March after failing to pass in the previous Congressional session.
According to Chainalysis, $40 billion was received on illicit crypto addresses in 2024, with projections indicating further increases this year.
Agencies involved included the U.S. Secret Service and the FBI.