Dark Web Market BidenCash Taken Down in Major US Seizure

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Written by Aaron S.,

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Last Updated: June 05, 2025

Key Takeaways

US agencies seized 145 domains and crypto linked to BidenCash, a dark web site selling stolen card and personal data;
BidenCash served over 117,000 users, processed over 15 million stolen cards, and earned $17 million;
The site gave away 3.3 million stolen card records to attract users and recover from cyberattacks before its takedown.

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Dark Web Market BidenCash Taken Down in Major US Seizure

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US officials have shut down a dark web platform known as BidenCash by seizing 145 domain names and an undisclosed amount of cryptocurrency.

The marketplace had been active since March 2022 and was used to sell stolen credit card details, personal data, and login credentials.

BidenCash served more than 117,000 users and handled transactions involving more than 15 million payment cards. Authorities estimate that the platform generated over $17 million.

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Between October 2022 and February 2023, BidenCash released more than 3 million stolen card records for free. These included full card numbers, CVVs, account holder names, email addresses, and physical addresses.

According to officials, the platform charged users small fees to buy access to stolen data and hacked servers. These charges added up over time due to the platform’s large user base.

The US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia announced the operation on June 5. The domains taken over in the sweep point to law enforcement servers, which effectively block access to the original site.

The US also obtained court approval to seize cryptocurrency tied to the operation, though the total value of those assets has not yet been released.

The investigation was led by several federal agencies, including the US Secret Service’s office in Frankfurt, its Cyber Investigative Section, and the FBI’s Albuquerque Field Office.

On May 22, an international operation, known as Operation RapTor, led to 270 arrests and seized $200 million in cash and crypto from darknet drug markets. How did the case unfold? Read the full story.