The largest Iranian cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, would have been operated for $ 48.65 million on the Tron network.
The ZACHXBT channel investigator has reported suspicious outings of several portfolios linked to the platform.
NOBITEX stops operations after $ 48 million of TRON operating
In an official declaration published on Wednesday, June 18, Nobitex confirmed unauthorized access to parts of its notification infrastructure and the hot portfolio, which caused an emergency closure of all access and services.
The platform pointed out that the violation was contained in hot wallets and that cold user funds remain fully secure.
“Nobitex assumes full responsibility for this incident and guarantees users that all losses undergone will be fully compensated by the insurance fund and Nobitex resources”, exchange declared.
All website and application functions have been temporarily suspended while internal surveys continue.
The exchange has not yet publicly confirmed the total loss, but Zachxbt’s analysis places the figure at almost $ 49 million, involving rapid transfers to unidentified Tron addresses.
“The Iranian Crypto Exchange ‘Nobitex’ seems to have been exploited for $ 48.65 million on a tron after suspicious outings were observed from many portfolios that are linked to them”, the blockchain investigator common On Telegram.
After the attack, the pirate group Gonjeshke Darande (Sparrow predator) called for a credit.
“We,” Gonjeshke Darande “, directed cyber attacks against Nobitex”, the group wrote in a post.
This marks one of the largest known exploits of an Iranian cryptographic platform. It adds additional pressure on digital asset infrastructure in the region in the middle of increasing geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
Nobitex, which manages most of the Iranian cryptography trading volume, has already been exposed to its exposure to sanctioned entities.
“Nobitex The exchange is at the heart of the regime’s efforts to finance terror around the world, while being the regime’s preferred sanctions violation tool … Nobitex does not even pretend to respect the sanctions. He publicly teaches users on how to use his infrastructure to get around the sanctions. The dependence of the regime with regard to Nobitex is obvious because the work at Nobitex is considered to be a valid military service, because it is vital for its efforts, “said the pirate group.
Who is Gonjeshke Darande?
Gonjeshke Darande, also known as Sparrow predator, is a group of pirates widely considered to be linked to Israeli military information. The group claimed the responsibility of several high -level cyber attacks targeting the Iranian infrastructure, in particular:
- Banque Sepah (2025): Destroyed data from an Iranian bank sanctioned by the United States, accusing it of finance terrorism and bypassing sanctions.
- Gaseous stations (2023): disturbed 70% of Iranian gas pumps in response to the Iranian aggression, carried out with measures to limit harm to emergency services.
- Steel industry (2022): attacked the Iranian steel installations, which flees nearly 20 GB of data, revealing links with the body of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard (IRGC).
- Fuel rails and systems (2021): targeted Iranian rail distribution networks and fuel distribution.
The group often justifies its reprisal actions against Iran’s regional assault and its proxies, such as Hezbollah and Houthis.
At the same time, it emphasizes efforts to minimize civil damage. The reports suggest that Gonjeshke Darande operates with sophisticated access, potentially linked to unit 8200 or to Israel Unit 81, although Israel maintains the ambiguity of its involvement.
The incident will likely arouse more attention to the safety standards of exchanges in jurisdictions outside of traditional regulatory frameworks. The group warned against an imminent attack in an article on Tuesday on X (Twitter).
“Please note: associate with the regime’s instruments to escape sanctions and finance its ballistic missiles and its nuclear program is bad for your long -term financial health. Who is the next one? ” they said Tuesday.
No more updates are expected once the investigation ends.
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