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US authorities have shut down 145 internet and darknet domains connected to BidenCash, a platform accused of selling stolen credit card data and personal information. The action, announced on June 5 by the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, also included the seizure of cryptocurrency assets tied to the illegal operation.
BidenCash was first established in March 2022. This form of crime became popular by providing illegally obtained financial data, including people’s credit card information and login details. All the seized domain names were forwarded to a server controlled by the authorities, preventing people from accessing the marketplace.
Officials stated that BidenCash distributed 3.3 million stolen credit card records for free between October 2022 and February 2023. The giveaway was designed to attract more users and boost the marketplace’s credibility in cybercriminal circles.
The US Secret Service’s Frankfurt Resident Office, Cyber Investigative Section, and the FBI’s Albuquerque Field Office were all involved in the investigation. By monitoring the site’s money transactions, they captured the cryptocurrency wallets involved in paying for criminal actions.
Though authorities have not shared the exact quantity of cryptocurrency seized, the seizure highlights US efforts to cut off financial resources used in dark web operations.
US officials believe the action against BidenCash is an essential step in fighting illicit trade on dark websites that accept cryptocurrency payments. In May, a joint law enforcement operation known as Operation RapTor led to 270 arrests in 10 countries and the seizure of $200 million in assets, including large amounts of digital currency.
Investigators confirmed that the marketplace generated $17 million in revenue from over 117,000 users. The site reportedly sold over 15 million stolen payment card records. It also provided sensitive data such as home addresses and phone numbers.
According to TRM Labs’ 2025 Crypto Crime Report, dark web markets brought in $1.7 billion in 2024. Most of this activity came from Russian-speaking marketplaces, which face limited local enforcement.
