Chinese Crypto Scammers on Telegram Are Fueling the Biggest Darknet Markets Ever

Wired Security

• December 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Chinese Crypto Scammers on Telegram Are Fueling the Biggest Darknet Markets Ever

Online black markets once lurked in the shadows of the dark web. Today, they’ve moved onto public platforms like Telegram—and are racking up historic illicit fortunes.

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