Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, The Dark Web, & The Criminal Underground explores the nebulous world of virtual currencies. From Bitcoin to altcoin to the differences between centralized and decentralized digital money, Cryptocurrencies will examine the definitions and divergences of the new online economy and all their legal implications. Online black markets, like Silk Road, the value of anonymity, and unindexed websites (aka The Dark Web) all create a world that most people never encounter.