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Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain, & the Dark Web

Collected by: San Jose State University, School of Information

Archived since: Sep, 2017

Description:

This collection aims to preserve information on various cryptocurrencies, blockchain open source technology, and the use of these currencies on the dark web. Main topics include: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Monero, and celebrity-driven ICO’s.

Subject:   Computers & Technology Society & Culture Bank notes--Bank currency, Bitcoin, Drug traffic--Drug abuse and crime, Drug traffic--Illicit drug trade, Drug traffic--Drug dealing, Electronic Funds Transfers--Digital Cash, Electronic Funds Transfers--Digital Currency, Electronic Funds Transfers--Digital Money, Electronic Funds Transfers--Virtual Money, Exchange, Finance, Global, Money-- Currency; Hacking; Korea (North)

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URL: https://www.wired.com/2017/01/monero-drug-dealers-cryptocurrency-choice-fire/

Description: This article looks at the cryptocurrency Monero and its use among drug dealers due to its hyper-anonymity. In addition to analyzing Monero's use in dark web's drug market, author Andy Greenberg draws comparisons between Bitcoin and Monero to illustrate why the latter's value has skyrocketed among this criminal community. Features such as "stealth addresses" are discussed, as well as how this will inform the future of the Monero market.

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Subject:   Drug traffic--Drug abuse and crime, Drug traffic--Illicit drug trade, Drug traffic--Drug dealing, Electronic Funds Transfers--Digital Cash, Electronic Funds Transfers--Digital Currency, Electronic Funds Transfers--Digital Money, Electronic Funds Transfers--Virtual Money, Exchange, Global, Money-- Currency

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