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Israeli Hackers Steal $90M from Iran's Crypto Exchange

6/20/2025

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Hackers associated with Israel siphoned off more than $90 million from Nobitex, Iran's leading cryptocurrency exchange. The group, Gonjeshke Darande, stated their attack was a political statement against the Iranian regime. This incident underscores the rising tensions in the Israel-Iran conflict, especially surrounding Iran's nuclear ambitions and efforts to evade sanctions.

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Hackers associated with Israel siphoned off more than $90 million from Nobitex, Iran's leading cryptocurrency exchange. The group, Gonjeshke Darande, stated their attack was a political statement against the Iranian regime. This incident underscores the rising tensions in the Israel-Iran conflict, especially surrounding Iran's nuclear ambitions and efforts to evade sanctions.