tl;dr
The U.S. government seized 145 domains and undisclosed crypto assets linked to BidenCash, a dark web marketplace operating since March 2022 that sold stolen credit cards, personal data, and server access. BidenCash served over 117,000 customers, facilitated more than 15 million card transactions, an...
The U.S. government has seized 145 domains and undisclosed cryptocurrency assets connected to BidenCash, a dark web marketplace that operated from March 2022. BidenCash was a hub for selling millions of stolen credit card details, personal data, login credentials, and access to compromised servers.
Over its lifespan, BidenCash facilitated more than 15 million card transactions, served over 117,000 customers, and generated upwards of $17 million in revenue. The marketplace charged transaction fees and used a tactic of releasing massive datasets of stolen information for free — including 3.3 million credit card records between October 2022 and February 2023 — to attract and build trust among users.
Following the crackdown, the seized domains have been redirected to law enforcement-controlled servers, effectively halting further illicit activity. In addition, the government obtained legal authorization to seize cryptocurrency connected to the operation.
This seizure forms part of a broader effort targeting crypto-enabled dark web criminal networks. It follows high-profile enforcement actions such as Operation RapTor, which last month led to the arrest of 270 individuals across 10 countries and the seizure of more than $200 million in assets, including hundreds of millions in cryptocurrencies. These coordinated takedowns represent a sustained push against cybercriminal marketplaces leveraging cryptocurrency for illicit trade and money laundering.