🔍 **Crypto Shift: Darknet Markets Return to Bitcoin**

- Darknet markets are pivoting back to Bitcoin (BTC) due to liquidity and accessibility issues with privacy coins like Monero (XMR), says Eric Jardine from Chainalysis.

- Major exchanges like OKX and Binance have delisted Monero and other privacy tokens, impacting their use on the darknet.

- Despite the shift, illicit transactions remain a minor part of crypto activity, accounting for less than 1% of total transactions.

- Law enforcement focuses on markets involved in the fentanyl trade, with recent busts highlighting the issue.

💬 What are your thoughts on the evolving role of Bitcoin in darknet markets? Share in the comments!