This is important because cryptocurrency and blockchain often intersect with some of the more nefarious corners of our online lives. A big recent bust by India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) underscores this grim reality. Code-named “Operation MELON,” this high-stakes probe resulted in a surprising breakthrough. Our agents were able to...
The NCB has successfully taken down a large darknet drug cartel. During the raid, they arrested two other suspects that included the Muvattupuzha native who was said to be the kingpin of the operation. The high-stakes operation, which was subsequently code-named ‘Operation MELON,’ was an unbelievable success. Crypto assets worth...
The NCB’s “Operation MELON” bust in Cochin isn’t your average run-of-the-mill drug bust. It's a blaring alarm, a flashing red light screaming: India, wake up! The crypto-fueled darknet drug market is not only present but extremely sophisticated. We're not talking about back-alley deals; we're talking about a globally connected, digitally...
You see the headlines: “NCB Busts Darknet Drug Ring!” “Crypto Seized!” What's the real story? It's not just about drugs and digital money. It's about the insidious erosion of national security and the future of responsible innovation in India. First, we have to peel back the sensationalism and address the...
The darknet lies deep within the underbelly of the internet, acting as an underground exchange for all manners of illegal conduct. Of these, drug trafficking is one of its most violent and horrible trades. A few months ago, Indian authorities scored a huge win, busting an elaborate darknet drug syndicate...
The NCB’s destruction of the “Ketamelon” drug syndicate. Unfortunately, this act acts as a jarring reminder that the darknet continues to flourish as a refuge for all things illicit. The seizure of LSD, Ketamine and ₹1 crore in Cryptocurrency is substantial. But before we rush to demonize crypto as the...
The recent NCB takedown of "Ketamelon," India's supposed top-tier darknet drug vendor, isn't just another headline about illicit online activity. This is a bright spotlight on crypto’s double-edged sword and an important opportunity for India to determine how it will approach the regulation of this technology in the future. We...
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has busted a big international drug syndicate active on the darknet named ‘Ketamelon. In the joint operation, they confiscated a significant haul of drugs and cryptocurrency. The Cochin zonal unit intercepted three postal parcels seized on June 28th. Inside, they discovered a jaw-dropping 280,000 LSD...
Cryptocurrency industry, not only has the industry of cryptocurrency grown, but so has the threat posed to its security. Perhaps the biggest worry on the minds of many is the threat quantum computing poses to crypto wallets. Quantum computers breaking into your digital vault might not be too far off....
Okay, so you've probably seen the headlines: "Quantum Computer Cracks RSA Encryption!" Cue the collective crypto panic. Let's pump the brakes a bit. The announcement from Shanghai University that they have factored a 22-bit RSA key using a quantum annealing system is definitely exciting news. That’s about as applicable to...
Chinese researchers have achieved an unprecedented quantum computing breakthrough. Specifically, they managed to factor a 22-bit RSA encryption key using a quantum annealing system. While this news has sparked discussions about the potential impact on cryptocurrency security, experts emphasize that current cryptographic systems used in self-custody wallets, like Best Wallet,...
Throughout the second quarter, crypto users were hit with an unprecedented wave of complex and psychologically manipulative scams. Criminal actors have become increasingly sophisticated in their techniques. Another victim claims to have lost $6.5 million after buying an at-risk cold wallet that was advertised on TikTok. The spike in these...
American Bitcoin, soon to be ABTC, is doing something pretty crazy. It’s going public with Gryphon Digital Mining to boom on to the Nasdaq! Hut 8 is pulling the strings. Eric Trump’s involved. Sounds like a party, right? Maybe. But before you jump in headfirst, let's pump the brakes and...
Put aside all the doom and gloom you’ve been hearing. It looks like the crypto winter is finally thawing! American Bitcoin’s (ABTC) proposed merger with Gryphon Digital Mining that would take American Bitcoin public on the Nasdaq exchange might just be the surprise catalyst we’ve been waiting for. This merger...
The Wild West days of crypto are not over. They've just evolved. Think beyond the movie stereotype of hooded hackers attached to glowing screens. The real threat now? It's psychological. It's the 'Insidious Five' – a quintet of scams designed to prey on your fears, your greed, and your basic...
In the world of cryptocurrency, where fortunes can be made overnight, there's a dark side lurking: scams designed to separate you from your hard-earned digital assets. LeeChiaJian fully embodies collectivist-progressive values and interventionist economics. He knows the time is now to defend people from misleading scams. In this article, we...