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Playpen Child-Porn Investigation

A high-profile case where the FBI used an exploit to de-anonymize users on Tor, leading to thousands of IP revelations.

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Jan 16, 2026
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How do darknet marketplaces and vendors launder cryptocurrency to evade tracing?

Darknet marketplaces and vendors launder cryptocurrency by converting illicit receipts into layered, obfuscated on‑chain movements and then cashing out through a mix of privacy tools, intermediaries a...

Jan 15, 2026

So if u go onto tor n watch vids FBI might arrest you or when do they care enough or how do they decide who to go after

Using Tor hides an IP address by routing traffic through relays, but anonymity is not absolute; U.S. agencies and international partners have repeatedly de‑anonymized users when investigations target ...