Blockchain Cryptocurrency Exchange: Uncovering the Dark Side of Digital Trading and Illicit Exchanges

MetaMask-A closer look at MetaMask's rise as a decentralized wallet, its vulnerabilities, and how it plays a pivotal role in anonymous transactions, often exploited for illegal activities

Cryptocurrency Wallet-Discussing the types of cryptocurrency wallets, this chapter outlines how users store and protect their assets, as well as how these wallets can be used in money laundering schemes

Cryptocurrency and Crime-A deep dive into how digital currencies have been weaponized for illicit purposes, from money laundering to financing terrorism, revealing the dark underbelly of the financial revolution

Kraken (cryptocurrency exchange)-Investigating Kraken’s role in the crypto exchange industry, with a focus on its legal challenges and regulatory scrutiny, illustrating the tension between innovation and regulation

Charlie Shrem-Focusing on the notorious figure Charlie Shrem, this chapter examines his involvement in Silk Road and the consequences of his actions in the growing world of cryptocurrency

Decentralized Finance-Explains how decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms operate and the regulatory concerns they raise, particularly in the context of criminal exploitation through untraceable transactions

Bitcoin-A comprehensive overview of Bitcoin, its rise to prominence, and its association with both legitimate businesses and illicit activities, including fraud and scams

Blockstream-This chapter covers Blockstream’s groundbreaking role in blockchain development and how its technology has been used both for innovation and for obscuring illegal financial activities

MoonPay-Explores MoonPay’s rapid growth in the crypto payment sector, with an emphasis on its regulatory challenges and potential connections to illicit cryptocurrency transfers

Uniswap-The rise of Uniswap as a decentralized exchange platform is scrutinized here, focusing on its adoption by criminals for anonymous trading and its regulatory ramifications

Anthony Di Iorio-A look at Anthony Di Iorio, cofounder of Ethereum, and his controversial connections to the crypto world, highlighting the fine line between entrepreneurial success and criminal involvement

Bitcoind-dot-com-Examining the role of Bitcoin-dot-com in the broader Bitcoin ecosystem, this chapter considers its controversial figures and the cryptorelated crimes tied to its operations

BitGo-Investigates BitGo’s role as a leading security company in the crypto space, and how its technology has been utilized for both legitimate purposes and for laundering funds

Coinbase-Coinbase’s emergence as a mainstream crypto exchange is covered, with attention to its legal challenges and security breaches that have attracted criminal elements

Quadriga (company)-This chapter dissects the infamous QuadrigaCX scandal, exploring how one of Canada’s largest crypto exchanges collapsed amid claims of fraud and criminal activity

Circle (company)-Delving into Circle’s role in facilitating crypto payments and its involvement in highprofile legal battles, this chapter assesses its importance and criminal ties

BitFlyer-An analysis of BitFlyer’s impact on the crypto market, this chapter highlights its growth and its interactions with criminals seeking a safe haven for illicit funds

Cryptocurrency-This chapter provides a broad analysis of cryptocurrency, shedding light on the mechanisms behind various forms of crypto crime and how they affect the global financial system

Decentralized Autonomous Organization-Focuses on DAOs, their promise of creating decentralized governance, and how these structures have been exploited for fraudulent schemes