The Crypto Launderers: Crime and Cryptocurrencies from the Dark Web to DeFi and Beyond

The Crypto Launderers: Crime and Cryptocurrencies from the Dark Web to DeFi and Beyond explores the impact of crime on the world of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, tracing the history and evolution of crypto crime from the rise of the Dark Web to the present day. It describes how North Korean cyber thieves, Russian hackers, narcotics traffickers, and other illicit actors have moved billions of dollars worth of cryptocurrencies through the blockchain, exploiting new technological innovations to profit from their crimes. Regulators, private industry, and law enforcement have begun fighting back against bad actors abusing cryptocurrencies, igniting important debates about the future of innovation, finance, and the law.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 28 December 2023
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

In his groundbreaking book, "The Crypto Launderers: Crime and Cryptocurrencies from the Dark Web to DeFi and Beyond," renowned anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing expert David Carlisle delves into the profound impact of crime on the world of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Spanning from the emergence of the Dark Web to the present day, Carlisle meticulously traces the history and evolution of crypto crime, unveiling an intricate money laundering ecosystem that has taken root within the crypto space. Through vivid narratives, he reveals how North Korean cyber thieves, Russian hackers, narcotics traffickers, and other illicit actors have exploited innovative technologies to move billions of dollars worth of cryptocurrencies through the blockchain, reaping substantial profits from their criminal endeavors.

In response to this escalating threat, regulators, private industry, and law enforcement have launched a determined fightback against bad actors abusing cryptocurrencies. While achieving significant victories, this effort has also sparked crucial and sometimes contentious debates about the future of innovation, finance, and the law. Carlisle sheds light on a diverse range of technologies exploited by criminals, including mixers, privacy coins, Bitcoin ATMs, decentralized finance applications, and NFTs. He explores the rise of ransomware and the industrialization of the cybercriminal ecosystem, highlighting how the transparency of the blockchain poses challenges for criminals while fueling debates about financial privacy.

Furthermore, Carlisle anticipates emerging innovations, such as the metaverse, that could shape the future of crypto crime. With an engrossing and comprehensive analysis of the intersection of crime, technology, and finance, "The Crypto Launderers" is a must-read for readers with an interest in law, finance, tech, and the ever-evolving landscape of cryptocurrencies.

Weight: 560g
Dimension: 160 x 236 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781394203192