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On Background: Bad Actors on the Blockchain

Against the Rules with Michael Lewis

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Corruption and Chaos in the Crypto Underworld

This chapter explores the corruption within law enforcement as DEA and Secret Service agents misuse their positions in relation to cryptocurrency, particularly Bitcoin and dark web markets. It highlights the rise of AlphaBay post-Silk Road, detailing its growth and the innovative methods of cybercrime used to attract users. The narrative also examines the investigative strategies employed to trace illicit transactions and identify key players involved in exit scams on the dark web.

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