- The New Satoshi Emails: Early Developer Sirius Releases 120 Pages Detailing Work On Bitcoin - Bitcoin Magazine (2024-02-23)
- Read Adam Back's Complete Emails With Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto - Bitcoin Magazine (2024-02-23)
- Confessions of a Bitcoin Believer: One Former Miner’s Journey from Zealot to Skeptic - Fortune (2021-02-07)
- They Cracked the Code to a Locked USB Drive Worth $235 Million in Bitcoin. Then It Got Weird - Wired (2023-09-24)
- Record $3.8 Billion Stolen in Crypto Hacks Last Year, Report Says - CNN (2023-02-01)
- Report: $1.9 Billion Stolen in Crypto Hacks So Far This Year - CNN (2022-08-16)
- Feds Arrest Founders of Bitcoin Mixer Samourai Wallet
- Founders And CEO Of Cryptocurrency Mixing Service Arrested And Charged With Money Laundering And Unlicensed Money Transmitting Offenses - US (2024-05-24)
- Monero Founder Refutes Allegations of Helping Interpol Trace Funds - Beincrypto (2023-03-22)
- The Impact of Throwing Russia out of Swift - Financial Times (2022-02-25)
- BRICS to Develop Blockchain-Based Payment System to Bypass the Dollar - Money Metals (2024-03-07)
- Venezuela Rushes to Mend Iran Relationship as US Sanctions Loom - Reuters (2024-03-12)
- North Korea's Lazarus Group Launders $900 Million in Cryptocurrency - The Hacker News (2023-10)
- Justice Department Announces Court-Authorized Action to Disrupt Illicit Revenue Generation Efforts of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Information Technology Workers - U.S. Department of Justice (2023-09-18)
Flag Theory - https://flagtheory.com
- Whonix Wiki - Money
- Whonix Wiki - Electrum
- Whonix Wiki - Monero
- Whonix Wiki - Ethereum
- Whonix Wiki - Bisq
- TailsOS Cold Storage
- Bails
- Bitcoin Core on Tails
- CryptoDad YouTube Channel
- Jade DIY Cold Storage
- YetiCold
- Monero Official Site
- Monero Community Forum
- Monero Project - GitHub
- XMR Guide
- Monero Policy Working Group
- Monero RCT Report - GitHub
- Chainalysis Report on Monero
- Bisq - Exchange, Decentralized
- Coincards - Spend crypto at top brands
- Haveno - Opening Monero To The World
- LocalMonero - Buy or Sell Monero Anonymously
- Moon - Pay with crypto
- Samourai Wallet - A Bitcoin wallet for the streets
- Travala - Travel with crypto
- Privacy.com - Protect Your Payments and Keep Free Trials Free
- Viabuy - Online account with personal IBAN and Prepaid Mastercard. Without stress!
- Anonymous Planet - The Hitchhiker’s Guide (PDF)
- DNM Bible - Accessible via Tor: http://biblemeowimkh3utujmhm6oh2oeb3ubjw2lpgeq3lahrfr2l6ev6zgyd.onion
- XMRGuide - Accessible via Tor: http://xmrguide25ibknxgaray5rqksrclddxqku3ggdcnzg4ogdi5qkdkd2yd.onion
- Blockchain Dark Forest Selfguard Handbook
- Crypto-OpSec-SelfGuard-RoadMap
- Awesome Privacy on Blockchains
- Pseudonymity Guide
- InfoSec Handbook - A comprehensive guide for Information Security.
- EFF's Surveillance Self-Defense - Practical tips for safer online communication.
- Whonix Documentation - Extensive resources for using Whonix, a privacy-focused operating system.
- P2P Trading - Guide for peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading.
- LocalCryptos - A popular platform for P2P cryptocurrency trading.
- Bisq - A decentralized Bitcoin exchange network.
- CryptoScamDB - Database to check for scam and malicious cryptocurrency sites.
- Burner Wallet - A simple, disposable wallet for small transactions.
- WalletConnect - Open protocol for connecting wallets to decentralized applications.
- Wasabi Wallet - A privacy-focused Bitcoin wallet.
- Monerica Project - A project promoting the adoption of Monero as a form of payment.
- Accept Bitcoin Cash - A directory and resources for businesses that accept Bitcoin Cash.
- Galt Project - Core infrastructure for decentralized land ownership and tokenization.
- Travala - Book travel services using cryptocurrency.
- "Monero Adoption: How and Where to Spend XMR" (2023) - A blog post detailing businesses and services accepting Monero, covering various sectors including retail, travel, and online services.
- "How to Use Monero for Daily Transactions" (2022) - A comprehensive guide on using Monero for everyday purchases, including tips on finding merchants and using it for private transactions.
- "Monero’s Growing Role in the Crypto Economy" (2021) - An article from CoinDesk discussing Monero's increasing use in commerce and its advantages in terms of privacy.
- "Why More Businesses Are Accepting Monero" (2023) - A blog post exploring the reasons behind the growing acceptance of Monero by businesses, focusing on privacy and security features.
- "Top Places to Spend Monero (XMR)" (2023) - A list of platforms and stores that accept Monero, offering a diverse range of services where Monero can be used.
- "Privacy-Preserving Cryptocurrencies: An Overview of Monero" - This academic paper provides a detailed analysis of Monero's privacy features and discusses its potential for everyday transactions.
- "Cryptocurrency Adoption in Retail: A Case Study of Monero" - A research paper examining the adoption of Monero by retail businesses, highlighting its use for secure and anonymous transactions.
- "An Empirical Study on Monero Transaction Patterns" (2020) - This paper analyzes transaction patterns in Monero, providing insights into how it is being used in real-world scenarios.
- "Monero: The Dark Side of Crypto" (2022) - This study examines Monero's use in various transactions, including both legitimate and illicit activities, providing a broader perspective on its adoption.
- "The Economics of Monero: Adoption and Market Dynamics" (2023) - A paper focusing on the economic aspects of Monero, including its use in commerce and daily transactions.
- "Smart Contracts And The Law: What You Need To Know" (2022) - A Forbes article discussing the legal implications of smart contracts and how they interact with existing regulatory frameworks.
- "Smart Contracts and Regulation: How DApps Challenge Governments" (2020) - An article from Cointelegraph exploring the regulatory challenges posed by decentralized applications (DApps) and smart contracts.
- "Blockchain, Regulatory Arbitrage, and International Law" (2021) - A research paper examining how blockchain technology and smart contracts contribute to regulatory arbitrage on a global scale.
- "Monero's Concept of Crypto Contracts: A Solution for Decentralized Exchanges" (2018) - An article from CoinDesk discussing how Monero's crypto contracts could be used for decentralized exchanges, challenging regulatory frameworks.
- "Monero Atomic Swaps: Enabling Decentralized, Private Trading" (2021) - An article from Monero Outreach explaining how atomic swaps with Monero facilitate regulatory arbitrage by enabling decentralized and private transactions.
- "The Importance of Privacy and Regulatory Arbitrage with Monero" (2021) - A blog post on Monero’s official site discussing the importance of privacy in regulatory arbitrage and how Monero’s features support this.
- "Monero and the Future of Regulatory Arbitrage" (2022) - An insight article from Cypherpunk Holdings exploring how Monero can be used for regulatory arbitrage in the future financial landscape.
- "Monero and Its Impact on Financial Regulation" (2021) - A post from LocalMonero Academy discussing the implications of Monero for financial regulation and how it enables regulatory arbitrage.
- "Monero vs. Smart Contracts: A Comparative Analysis" (2022) - An analysis exploring Monero's privacy features in comparison with smart contracts, and how both can be leveraged for regulatory arbitrage.
- "Privacy-Enhancing Cryptocurrencies: The Case of Monero and Regulatory Implications" (2021) - An academic paper examining Monero’s privacy features and their implications for regulatory compliance and arbitrage.
- "Monero Atomic Swaps Whitepaper" (2020) - A technical paper outlining the implementation of atomic swaps in Monero and their potential for regulatory arbitrage.
- On-Chain Investigations Tools List
- Awesome OSINT Crypto Web3 Stuff
- BlockSherlock - Blockchain Explorers
- Mempool
- Blockchain.info
- TronScan
- Etherscan
- AlgoExplorer
- Solana Explorer
- Stellar Expert
- Snowtrace
- FlowScan
- Polygonscan
- On-Chain Investigations Tools List
- Awesome Cryptocurrency Security
- CryptoDeepTools
- BitcoinDigger
- Orbit
- Dao-Exploit
- Web3 Security Library - Blockchain Analysis Tools
- BTCscan
- Pleb Miners - GitHub Repository - A collection of mining tools for various cryptocurrencies.
- Immersion Plep Miner - GitHub Repository - A project focusing on immersion cooling solutions for mining hardware.
- Monero Mining Guide - GitHub Repository - Official Monero repository with resources and guides for mining Monero.
- Monero GitHub - Mining Resources - Repository for Monero with additional resources related to mining.
- Official Monero Mining Guide - Comprehensive guide on mining Monero directly from the official Monero website.
- Crypto Mining Blog - Monero Mining - Blog posts and updates on Monero mining techniques and tools.
- Monero Mining Overview - Detailed overview and best practices for mining Monero.
Others Resources
- Wired - Technology and Business News - Broad technology news with sections on financial and cybersecurity topics.
- CoinDesk - Cryptocurrency News - News and analysis on cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
- Cointelegraph - Crypto News - In-depth articles and updates on cryptocurrency and blockchain developments.
- Fortune - Cryptocurrency Section - Coverage and news on cryptocurrency markets and trends.
- The Block - Cryptocurrency and Blockchain News - Analysis and reports on blockchain and crypto-related topics.
- Money Laundering - News and Analysis - Comprehensive coverage on money laundering and financial crime.
- Financial Crime Academy - Educational resources and training related to financial crime and anti-money laundering (AML).
- Journal of Money Laundering Control - Academic journal focusing on research and issues related to money laundering.
- KYC Not Me - Insights on Know Your Customer (KYC) Compliance - Information and discussions on KYC regulations and compliance challenges.
- UNODC - Additional Teaching Tools on Cybercrime - Resources from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime on teaching about cybercrime.
- ACAMS - Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists - Professional organization offering certifications and resources on AML.
- Finextra - Financial Technology News - News on financial crime, technology, and compliance.
- FATF - Financial Action Task Force - International body focused on combating money laundering and terrorist financing.
- "An Analysis of Monero’s Privacy" - arXiv (2019) - This paper analyzes the privacy features of Monero and their implications for money laundering.
- "Privacy Coins and Financial Crime: An Overview of Monero" - Journal of Financial Crime (2020) - An overview of how privacy coins like Monero can be used for illicit activities, including money laundering.
- "Monero and the Challenges of Regulating Privacy Coins" - Medium (2020) - A Medium article discussing the regulatory challenges and risks associated with Monero, including its use in money laundering.
- "Monero: The Private Crypto with a Money Laundering Problem" - CoinDesk (2020) - An article from CoinDesk examining the issues related to Monero and its association with money laundering activities.
- "Monero and the Dark Web: A Chainalysis Report" - Chainalysis (2021) - A report from Chainalysis exploring Monero’s use on the dark web and its implications for financial crime.
- "The Evolution of Privacy Coins and Money Laundering" - Finextra (2021) - Discusses the role of privacy coins like Monero in money laundering and how they have evolved.
- "Monero: Analyzing the Impact of Privacy Features on Financial Crime" - arXiv (2021) - A technical analysis of how Monero’s privacy features impact financial crime and law enforcement efforts.
- "Cryptocurrencies and Money Laundering: The Case of Monero" - European Journal of Law and Economics (2022) - An academic paper analyzing the relationship between cryptocurrencies like Monero and money laundering practices.
Glossary of Terms
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