Popular P2P Exchange LocalMonero Announces Closure
Traders of the popular privacy cryptocurrency Monero have been left devastated following the unexpected announcement that LocalMonero is closing its doors permanently.
Oldest Darknet Market Exits
The oldest English language darknet market, Cypher Market, has exited in mysterious circumstances, with the administrator suddenly disappearing without a trace.
Web Browser Based PGP Encryption Tool Launched
Darknet users can now utilize a full suite of PGP functions within their web browser, without the need for downloading or installing any third party software, thanks to a new tool.
Mandatory PGP Gaining Popularity on Darknet Markets
Following multiple recent seizures of major darknet markets, mandatory PGP usage is gaining traction. Learn more about how to use PGP software.
Older Darknet News
Nemesis Market Seized by German Federal Police
One of the world's largest darknet markets and forum communities has been seized by German Federal Police, working with Lithuanian law enforcement.
Monero bounces back after Binance delisting
After months of speculation, Monero, the most popular cryptocurrency for darknet market purchases, was delisted from Binance, but it remains resilient.
$127M cryptocurrency lost to hackers in January
January 2024 saw a record $127M (USD) of cryptocurrency lost to hackers, a sixfold increase from January 2023 and almost triple the amount stolen in December.
Drugula Market hit by major DDOS attack
After being hit by a major Direct Denial-of-service (DDOS) attack, users of darknet market Drugula have found themselves unable to access the platform.
Kingdom Market seized by law enforcement
The darknet community has been shocked to learn that one of the world's largest darknet markets has been taken down by German law enforcement.
The Darknet Markets That Exited in 2023
It's been an eventful year, so we take a look at the most notable markets which left the darknet scene during 2023 and the ways they ceased trading.
M00nkey Market disappears in suspected LE takedown
Just 8 months after opening, it is widely believed that the market has been taken down by law enforcement, with the lead admin disappearing.
Exploring the Monero Alternative Privacy Coins
Monero may lead the way in the privacy coin space with its $3 billion market cap, but what are the rival coins looking to usurp it?
Harm Reduction Program Admin Mysteriously Disappears
The admin of the Test4Pay program has mysteriously disappeared, with speculation that he has been arrested, with significant funds also being lost.
