eXch

So, law enforcement’s [clink above to cop blog post] big victory here is the takedown of eXch.cx. This crypto exchange was recently charged with actually laundering almost $2 billion. The German BKA, in conjunction with Dutch authorities, seized servers, data, and a nice €34 million in crypto. But dig down...

Germany’s Federal Criminal Police (BKA) shut down the eXch crypto exchange on April 30, 2025, amid allegations of money laundering and illegal trading. This exchange enabled users to exchange cryptocurrencies anonymously on both the clearnet and the darknet. Today, it finds itself under fire for allegedly laundering nearly $1.9 billion...

German authorities have taken down eXch, a dark web crypto-swapping platform used for laundering illicit funds, in operation with Dutch law enforcement as part of a growing trend. The platform flourished because of its extreme lack of oversight and complete anonymity. It quickly became a preferred refuge for cybercriminals who...