Dark Web Market Founder Gets 40 Years, Agrees to Forfeit 1,230 Bitcoin

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What happened

A crypto-only dark web marketplace has brought its co-founder decades in federal prison and an agreement to surrender digital assets and real estate.

The case involved drug trafficking, concealed payments, and vendor ratings for hiding shipments.

Key facts

  • Reported by Bitcoin.com and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:45:22 UTC.

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