Russian Darknet Markets Lead Crypto Drug Trade with $1.7 Billion Revenue Surge
According to analysts at blockchain forensic firm TRM Labs, darknet marketplaces saw a modest revenue increase in 2024, surpassing $1.7 billion, with Russian-language platforms continuing to dominate the crypto drug trade. In their 2025 Crypto Crime Report, TRM Labs emphasized that Russian-language marketplaces remain the leading force in illicit drug ...