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Crypto exchange handled buys for Canadian darknet marketplaces, agency alleges

Court records shine light on a big fine and link to illegal online bazaars

Zak Vescera
Zak Vescera

16 Mar 2026 • 4 min read

The bright yellow console of a Bitcoin ATM featuring a white and gold Bitcoin logo.
Federal officials believe KuCoin, a cryptocurrency exchange, helped facilitate transactions for darknet marketplaces selling illegal goods. (Canadian Press/AP, Kin Cheung)

Zak Vescera
Zak Vescera

Zak is a Vancouver-based reporter focusing on white-collar crime in British Columbia. He previously reported for The Tyee and The Saskatoon StarPhoenix.

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