The full story behind the $90 million Nobitex hack that shattered Iran’s crypto illusion
How did Nobitex go from Iran’s crypto lifeline to the center of a geopolitical breach, and what’s next for users trapped between war and decentralization?
Nobitex breach marks new chapter in cyber risk
In the early hours of Jun. 18, Iran’s largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, suffered a coordinated cyberattack that resulted in one of the most severe digital asset breaches in the country’s history.
The incident was confirmed by Nobitex’s technical team and involved the compromise of multiple hot wallets. A wide range of assets was affected, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Dogecoin (DOGE), Tether (USDT), Ripple (XRP), Solana (SOL), Tron (TRX), and Toncoin (TON).
Estimates of the stolen funds…
