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Raheim Hamilton, co-creator of the Empire Market dark web marketplace, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for facilitating over $430 million in illegal trades, highlighting ongoing law enforcement efforts against cybercrime. Hamilton's guilty plea included the forfeiture of $100 million in Bitcoin and assets. Additionally, the FBI has arrested the founder of a Canadian cybersecurity firm, linked to the ShinyHunters hacking group, signaling a crackdown on organizations involved in ransomware negotiations. These developments underscore the increasing focus on dismantling criminal enterprises in the dark web and addressing ransomware threats.
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