Sudden Bitcoin Movement from 312 Silk Road Wallets after a Decade of Silence
After more than ten years of inactivity, 312 wallets from the darknet marketplace Silk Road unexpectedly transferred bitcoins worth approximately $3.14 million to an unknown address. According to Arkham, these wallets still hold assets valued around $38.5 million.
Source Arkm
Previously, it was reported that Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road, was contemplating the launch of a new marketplace. This sudden movement of funds might indicate preparations for new operations or a change in the ownership of the assets.
This event has attracted attention from crypto analysts and law enforcement, as Silk Road was one of the most notorious darknet marketplaces. Future activity related to these assets could impact the cryptocurrency market and the security of online transactions.