Empire Market ran from 2018 to 2020, handling over 4 million transactions worth $430M+ in drugs, stolen credentials, counterfeit cash and hacking tools — crypto only, mixers encouraged.
Co-founder Raheim Hamilton got 40 years and forfeited
1,230 BTC (~$101M), three properties, and a $5M fine. Partner Thomas Pavey surrendered 1,584 BTC plus gold bars and three cars; his sentencing lands later this month.The operator of rival Incognito Market got 30 years in February. Turns out the industry does have a career ceiling.
Via CoinDesk.