Are darknet marketplaces embracing cryptocurrency obfuscation techniques like Bitcoin mixers?

Darknet marketplaces are embracing cryptocurrency obfuscation techniques such as bitcoin mixers at a blistering pace, according to new research by analytics firm Crystal Blockchain.

How much bitcoin did darknets send in Q1 2020?

BitFury’s intelligence outfit said in its " Darknet Activity Report ," released in May and recirculated Tuesday, that “darknet entities” sent $67 million with of bitcoin to transaction scrambling mixers in Q1 2020. That’s a staggering spike from the $3 million recorded in Q1 2019.

Do darknet platforms use cryptocurrencies?

Moreover, darknet platforms like TOR or potentially TON don’t solely utilize cryptocurrencies, but also blockchain technology as a whole. There are already a few projects that are actively using the blockchain in order to access their resources. Experts at Chainalysis confirmed: