Recent trends in the modus operandi of technologically-aware criminal groups engaged in
illicit goods trafficking (eg, firearms, drugs, cultural artifacts, etc.) have given rise to …

Purpose The purpose of this research paper is to review and synthesize the role of
blockchain technology (BCT) in various types of illegal activities, including but not limited to …

Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions has been a top priority for activists, scientists, and
policy makers across the globe, and it is one of the main drivers for the transition to …

Medicine counterfeiting has raised significant concern in recent years. Falsified and
counterfeit drug production and distribution are illegal and a public health concern. The …

Since 2012, researchers have explored various factors influencing Bitcoin prices. Up until
the end of July 2023, more than 9100 research papers on cryptocurrencies were published …

This study adopts an integrative approach, combining quantitative and quantitative analysis
based on Court judgements to uncover trends, dynamics and projections in the illegal drug …

Internet freedom and the dark web are complex concepts riddled with misunderstanding.
While the dark web is perceived as a negative space/state, internet freedom is seen as a …

This chapter offers an extensive overview of law enforcement interventions against
cryptomarkets and their measurable impact on the dark web ecosystem thereafter. In short …

Cybercrime is a global problem impacting the lives of millions every year. Individuals, private
companies, government agencies, and nations face the threat of crime perpetrated using …

From the beginnings of Silk Road in 2011, anonymous online marketplaces have continued
to grow despite the best efforts of law enforcement. While these ever-present marketplaces …