US authorities seize cryptocurrencies of dark web marketplace BidenCash

The marketplace started operating in 2022 and allowed trading in stolen personal data

US authorities seized the domains and cryptocurrencies of the BidenCash dark web marketplace

05.06.2025 - 11:15

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What’s new? The US government has seized 145 domains and undisclosed amounts of cryptocurrency associated with the BidenCash dark web marketplace. The marketplace began operations in March 2022 and offered services to buy and sell stolen credit card data and other personal information.

Press release from the prosecutor’s office

What else is known? According to prosecutors, the marketplace served more than 117 000 customers and conducted 15 million card transactions, generating more than $17 million in revenue over two years of operation.

The domains arrested during the operation are no longer available and will be redirected to law enforcement-controlled servers, preventing further illegal activity.

According to the statement, the US government was authorized to seize cryptocurrency funds tied to the trading platform.

BidenCash administrators reportedly charged transaction fees, allowing users to buy stolen financial and personal information, including credentials to access the hacked servers.

To promote its services and expand its reach, BidenCash periodically publishes datasets for free. Between October 2022 and February 2023, it published 3,3 million stolen credit card records, including card numbers, CVVs, account holder names, email addresses, and physical addresses.

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