# Why Pro-Israel Group’s $90M Crypto Hack Could Be a Hammer Blow for Iran’s Regime

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/why-pro-israel-groups-90m-crypto-hack-could-be-a-hammer-blow-for-irans-regime/
- Published: 2025-06-21T09:30:00-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Photo credit: Daria Glakteeva via Unsplash. Article by Oliver Knight. CoinDesk – updated June 19, 2025. What to know: Nobitex was hacked on Wednesday, with attackers stealing $90 million and prompting a full service shutdown. Pro-Israel group Gonjeshke Darande claimed responsibility, using “vanity” wallets with messages like “terrorist” to burn the funds and send a political message, not profit. The hack potentially cripples Iran’s ability to move funds via crypto amid heightened Middle East tensions, exposing vulnerabilities in its sanction-evasion infrastructure. […] Click here to view original web page at www.coindesk.com