As February 2026 drew to a close, Iran plunged into digital darkness following coordinated US-Israeli military strikes. Tehran severed nearly all internet connections, preserving access only for select government-approved individuals—a desperate move to control information flow amid escalating tensions.

Yet through this digital isolation, Nobitex—the nation's largest cryptocurrency exchange—continues operating by skillfully navigating international sanctions. While Iranian financial institutions face unprecedented restrictions, Nobitex's compliance strategies have kept it off OFAC's prohibited entities list, enabling it to facilitate crypto transactions even as Iran's financial system faces unprecedented pressure from Western sanctions.