UK authorities recently moved to shut down an illegal Bitcoin mining operation in Bradford. This operation represents both the massive energy footprint of cryptocurrency as well as the regulatory challenges it poses. Their operation was based in an industrial estate, but they had been illegally and dangerously stealing electricity at...
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 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...
Russian law enforcement have recently discovered an illegal mobile cryptocurrency mining operation which had been siphoning power from a local village. Authorities found the installation in the Pribaikalsky District of the Republic of Buryatia, eastern Siberia. The odd turn of events is the sixth stolen electricity case tied to cryptocurrency...
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) recently dismantled a significant cargo theft operation, recovering nearly $4 million in stolen goods. Among the other devices that were recovered were Bitcoin mining machines worth a whopping $2.7 million. This event has reverberated throughout the entire crypto industry. Most importantly, it raises immediate...
The landscape of cargo theft is quickly changing, and it’s not just about hot TVs and electronics anymore. These days, thieves are raiding a strange cocktail of luxury items including premium tequila and artisanal Bitcoin mining rigs. A recent $4 million cargo heist maybe serves to perfectly illustrate this trend....
Ethereum seems to be going through a major influx of interest and investment, resulting in a breakout price movement. There are at least five interconnected reasons for this rally. Substantial institutional inflows, Robinhood’s recent foray into Layer 2 solutions, and shifting supply dynamics are all major factors. This article breaks...
Okay, let's be real. You've probably heard the buzz: Ethereum's on the rise. This isn't just another pump-and-dump story. We’re not just talking about a change, we’re talking about a large fundamental shift, a tectonic plate movement in the financial landscape. Put aside all the fancy charts and graphs for...
Okay, let's talk crypto. You've seen the headlines: Solana ETF launched, but...crickets? The hard underperformance in relation to Ethereum is raising a lot of eyebrows. Truthfully, it ought to enrage you. Is the SEC slightly, or perhaps less so, shading Solana, while golden-childing Ethereum? It sure feels that way.SEC's Stance:...
Robinhood’s taking a similar plunge into Ethereum—with their own Ethereum Layer-2 network. Institutional investors are pouring billions into ETH. Almost a third of all Ether is currently locked, creating a potential supply squeeze as we described here. So it’s all rosy futures and unicorns for the Boomer generation, yeah? Maybe....
We're told staking is the future. A future of trustless banking, enhanced privacy, and generating crypto yield. How do we know this utopian dream isn’t just a very well masked desert mirage twinkling in the distance? I think it's time we acknowledge the elephant in the digital room: staking, as...
Okay, let's be real. Almost everyone assumed Solana would moon after the ETF launch. I mean, a Solana ETF! It makes this clunking sound, like a rocket ship poised for lift-off. Thus far, the story the numbers are telling is the exact opposite. Ethereum is still king. Why? Here’s my...
Cryptocurrency staking is undergoing a historic sea change. New approaches like Distributed Validation Technology (DVT) and Rainbow Staking are paving the path forward. These innovations are more than just incremental progress. They represent an important step toward a more decentralized, accessible, and resilient staking ecosystem. This article looks in depth...
Forget boring bank accounts! Staking crypto is on the verge of blowing up and you’ll want to be in place to win big when it does. Think of it like this: your crypto is throwing a party, and you get paid to attend. It’s no longer enough to simply HODL—the...