US Seizes 145 Domains and Cryptocurrency Linked to BidenCash Dark Web Market

In a major law enforcement crackdown, U.S. authorities have seized 145 domains and an unspecified amount of cryptocurrency tied to BidenCash, a dark web marketplace accused of distributing millions of stolen credit cards and personal information.

The announcement was made on June 5 by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, following a coordinated operation that dismantled the platform’s infrastructure and financial network. All seized domains now redirect to a law enforcement-controlled page.

⚠️ What Was BidenCash?

Launched in March 2022, BidenCash quickly gained traction in the cybercrime ecosystem. The platform boasted over 117,000 registered users and is believed to have facilitated the sale of more than 15 million compromised payment card details, alongside other forms of personally identifiable information (PII). U.S. officials estimate it generated over $17 million in illicit revenue.

Beyond stolen cards, the marketplace also offered unauthorized access credentials to various systems. In a bid to grow its user base, the operators even leaked 3.3 million credit card records for free between October 2022 and February 2023—a marketing tactic to entice new cybercriminals.

🕵️‍♂️ Investigative Agencies and Seizures

The investigation was spearheaded by the U.S. Secret Service (Frankfurt Resident Office and Cyber Investigative Section) in collaboration with the FBI’s Albuquerque Field Office. Alongside domain seizures, a court order also permitted the U.S. government to confiscate associated crypto assets, although the exact amount remains undisclosed.

🌐 Broader Crackdown on Dark Web Markets

This operation is part of a broader global effort to curb crypto-enabled illegal activities on the dark web. Just last month, Operation RapTor dismantled multiple dark net drug markets, resulting in 270 arrests across 10 countries and the seizure of $200 million, including significant crypto holdings.

In a related move, U.S. officials in March 2025 imposed sanctions on the operator of Nemesis, another dark web platform involved in the sale of narcotics, forged documents, and hacking tools. This included freezing 44 Bitcoin addresses and 5 Monero wallets, which together processed over $850,000 in transactions between July 2022 and March 2024.

According to TRM Labs’ 2025 Crypto Crime Report, darknet markets generated $1.7 billion in revenue in 2024, marking a slight increase from the previous year—highlighting the continued growth of cybercriminal economies powered by cryptocurrency.