“Dark Web Currency” unveils the intricate relationship between cryptocurrencies and the hidden world of online black markets. It highlights how digital currencies like Bitcoin facilitate illicit transactions, presenting a challenge to financial regulation and cybersecurity efforts. The book explores the evolution of the dark web, from its early forum days to its current state as a sophisticated hub for illegal activities, supported by anonymity networks like Tor.
The book uniquely combines technical analysis with legal and social science viewpoints. Examining real-world case studies, it discusses how criminals use cryptocurrencies to trade narcotics, weapons, and stolen data, often employing methods to obfuscate transactions.
Discover how blockchain analysis and crawling dark web marketplaces provide data, giving insight into the goods offered, their prices, and the cryptocurrencies used.
Structured in three parts, the book first introduces core concepts before analyzing the use of cryptocurrencies in various illegal activities, such as drug markets and ransomware attacks. Finally, it addresses regulatory and technological challenges, exploring existing countermeasures and suggesting future solutions, offering a practical outlook for policymakers and financial institutions.
