Cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin and Monero, are used on the dark web for anonymous transactions, enabling purchases of illegal goods or services. Their decentralized nature and pseudonymity make them appealing. Monero’s privacy features obscure transaction details, complicating tracking. Regulatory agencies track these activities using blockchain analysis tools to trace wallet addresses, monitor exchanges for suspicious activity, and employ AI to detect patterns. They also infiltrate dark web marketplaces and collaborate internationally to identify users. However, privacy-focused coins and mixing services challenge these efforts, requiring advanced forensic techniques.

Cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin and Monero, are used on the dark web for anonymous transactions, enabling purchases of illegal goods or services. Their decentralized nature and pseudonymity make them appealing. Monero’s privacy features obscure transaction details, complicating tracking. Regulatory agencies track these activities using blockchain analysis tools to trace wallet addresses, monitor exchanges for suspicious activity, and employ AI to detect patterns. They also infiltrate dark web marketplaces and collaborate internationally to identify users. However, privacy-focused coins and mixing services challenge these efforts, requiring advanced forensic techniques.

https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/dark-web-cryptocurrency-trends
https://www.europol.europa.eu/publications-events/publications/cryptocurrencies-tracing-illicit-transactions