The U.S. government has successfully recovered over $400 million in assets—including cryptocurrency holdings, cash, and real estate—from darknet operations tied to Helix, an infamous bitcoin mixer platform. Court records reveal that between 2014 and 2017, Helix processed approximately 354,000 bitcoin, predominantly serving illicit markets on the darknet. The enforcement action resulted from Larry Dean Harmon's conviction on money laundering charges. Following his sentencing, he was ordered to forfeit all linked assets. Such darknet mixer platforms pose significant challenges to financial regulators, as they obscure transaction trails and facilitate illegal commerce. Harmon has since indicated plans to pursue legitimate business ventures. This case underscores authorities' commitment to combating cryptocurrency-enabled money laundering and illicit financial flows through darknet channels.