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Huione Wallets Beat Hydra & Silk Road in Crypto Volume

Huione Wallets Beat Hydra & Silk Road in Crypto Volume

Coinomedia2025/08/01 16:40
By: Aurelien SageAurelien Sage
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Huione-linked wallets processed more crypto than Hydra and Silk Road combined, Bloomberg reports.Breaking Down the NumbersGlobal Implications for Crypto Regulation
  • Huione wallets processed over $11B in crypto transactions.
  • Volume surpassed that of Hydra and Silk Road combined.
  • Raises global concerns over crypto misuse in Southeast Asia.

A Bloomberg report has uncovered that wallets linked to the Huione Group have processed over $11 billion in cryptocurrencyoutpacing the combined volume of Hydra and Silk Road, two of the most infamous darknet markets in history.

While Silk Road and Hydra operated largely in the shadows of the dark web, Huione wallets functioned in plain sight, utilizing platforms like Telegram and Huione Pay to facilitate transactions. Many of these wallets are now believed to be tied to scams, illegal gambling operations, and financial fraud rings spread across Southeast Asia.

Breaking Down the Numbers

Silk Road was shut down in 2013 after facilitating about $1.2 billion in crypto trades. Hydra, taken offline in 2022, recorded approximately $5.2 billion in transactions. In contrast, Huione-connected wallets are believed to have moved more than $11 billion, according to Bloomberg’s data.

This staggering number not only makes Huione’s network larger than both platforms combined, but also highlights how crypto-related crime has evolved from the darknet to more public platforms.

🚨 LATEST: Huione-linked wallets processed more crypto than Hydra and Silk Road combined, per Bloomberg. pic.twitter.com/VTSWtu26fm

— Cointelegraph (@Cointelegraph) August 1, 2025

Global Implications for Crypto Regulation

This revelation has put regulators and law enforcement on high alert. The sheer scale of activity linked to Huione shows how easily financial services can be exploited in loosely regulated jurisdictions.

As the crypto industry continues to grow, experts stress the need for stronger international cooperation and clear compliance frameworks to prevent such massive operations from flying under the radar.

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