Telegram takes down $35 billion black-market networks, but illicit operators plan comeback

Telegram has taken down thousands of accounts linked to two massive black-market networks, Xinbi Guarantee and Haowang Guarantee, effectively turning off their operations. Blockchain firm Elliptic reported these networks facilitated over $35 billion in stablecoin transactions through Telegram-based marketplaces. Despite the crackdown, the operators of these illicit marketplaces are reportedly not backing down. Tom Robinson, co-founder […]