Who Gave Ross Ulbricht $31M in Bitcoin? Suspicious Ties to the Dark Web!

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Who Gave Ross Ulbricht $31M in Bitcoin? Suspicious Ties to the Dark Web!

In the shadowy world of digital skulduggery, a certain blockchain analytics firm, Chainalysis, decided to open the dusty curtain. They revealed that a crypto wallet—probably owned by some shady character—linked to the now-defunct Alphabay, a dark web marketplace no longer in the business, was responsible for a staggering $31 million Bitcoin donation to Ross Ulbricht, the man behind Silk Road. Because nothing says “trustworthy” like a donation from a marketplace that folded in 2017, am I right? 🤔

The 300 Bitcoin—yes, three hundred—was sent earlier this month, probably from some big vendor on Alphabay who had enough funds to fund a small European country. One can imagine them pouring tequila, laughing in their underground hideout, pondering how much more trouble they can cause. Alphabay, active from 2014 to 2017, was the big sibling to Silk Road, and apparently, their family ties haven’t been severed, just hidden beneath layers of crypto and secrecy.

So, what do we conclude? Perhaps it’s just a generous gesture, or maybe a clever stunt. Either way, it’s a reminder that the dark web’s web isn’t easily untangled, even with all these fancy analytics. What next? A Bitcoin donation from Santa Claus? Stay tuned. 🤡💸

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2025-06-06 10:11