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TRX $0.28 ↓ 1.9%
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FIGR_HELOC $1.03 ↑ 0.1%

Bitcoin Darknet Market Abacus Vanishes in Suspected Exit Scam

July 15, 2025 Sama Tarek 1 min read Short News

Abacus Market, the largest Bitcoin-powered Western darknet marketplace, has abruptly gone offline in a suspected exit scam, taking users’ funds. TRM Labs reported its website and infrastructure are inaccessible, following a decline in daily deposits from $230,000 to $13,000 after users reported withdrawal issues. This disappearance comes after Abacus saw a surge in market share (reaching 70%) and record sales volume of $6.3 million in June, following the cloCsure of other major darknet markets.

Sama Tarek

Sama Farghaly is a contributing writer covering the evolving intersection of compliance, fintech, and digital assets. She brings practical, on-the-ground experience advising Web3 startups and licensed entities on regulatory frameworks across the UAE and international markets. Sama specializes in AML/CFT policy development, licensing strategy, and operational compliance, with a focus on helping companies navigate complex legal environments. Her writing translates regulatory developments into clear, actionable insights—bridging the gap between policy and innovation for a global crypto audience.

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