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Empire Market Co-Creator Sentenced to 40 Years Over $430M Dark Web Bazaar
Decrypt·October 9, 2026·1 min read
Raheim Hamilton, co-creator of Empire Market, was sentenced to 40 years for operating a $430M dark web marketplace. He forfeited about 1,230 BTC. Co-creator Thomas Pavey, who agreed to forfeit 1,584 BTC, faces sentencing this month. The case underscores the scale of darknet crypto activity.
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