The illegal market had seen over 320,000 transactions, with customers using 4,650 Bitcoin and 12,800 Monero for purchases. German authorities have seized DarkMarket, the largest illegal dark web market in the world. German prosecutors in the cities of Koblenz and Oldenburg said they arrested the man responsible for operating DarkMarket, a 34-year old Australian national. Bitcoin, Monero Used on Dark Web Market Over half a million people used the marketplace to buy drugs, stolen personal data, malware, and other illicit products. The illegal platform used cryptocurrencies for its operations. Two leading cryptocurrencies, namely Bitcoin and privacy coin Monero, were accepted. During the period of its existence, the platform saw trading value in fiat exceeding $170 million. “A total of at least 320,000 transactions were carried out via the marketplace, with more than 4,650 Bitcoin and 12,800 Monero – two of the most common cryptocurrencies – changing hands,” said the authorities. Source : https://cryptobriefing.com/german-authorities-shutter-bitcoin-monero-dark-web-marketplace/