The NCB’s “Operation MELON” bust in Cochin isn’t your average run-of-the-mill drug bust. It's a blaring alarm, a flashing red light screaming: India, wake up! The crypto-fueled darknet drug market is not only present but extremely sophisticated. We're not talking about back-alley deals; we're talking about a globally connected, digitally...
You see the headlines: “NCB Busts Darknet Drug Ring!” “Crypto Seized!” What's the real story? It's not just about drugs and digital money. It's about the insidious erosion of national security and the future of responsible innovation in India. First, we have to peel back the sensationalism and address the...
The darknet lies deep within the underbelly of the internet, acting as an underground exchange for all manners of illegal conduct. Of these, drug trafficking is one of its most violent and horrible trades. A few months ago, Indian authorities scored a huge win, busting an elaborate darknet drug syndicate...
The recent NCB takedown of "Ketamelon," India's supposed top-tier darknet drug vendor, isn't just another headline about illicit online activity. This is a bright spotlight on crypto’s double-edged sword and an important opportunity for India to determine how it will approach the regulation of this technology in the future. We...
