Nobitex reopening: Access to confirmed users only

Nobitex, the Iranian -based crypto currency exchange, gradually restarts its services after a hacking attack, which took place in early June and caused approximately $ 90 million.

According to the statement made by the company:

The platform is currently opened only for confirmed users.

However, withdrawals, deposits and purchase and sale transactions are still closed.

Nobitex plans to restart the withdrawal transactions on Monday, June 30; However, this date may vary according to the course of the situation.

🕵️ Who is behind the attack?

The attack took over the hacker group called “Gonjeshke Darende”, allegedly pro -Israel. Group:

That he destroyed the seized funds and

He claimed that the platform allegedly allegedly belonging to Nobitex has published source codes.

This situation was seriously shaking the confidence in the stock market, while the technical infrastructure caused damage.

Blockchain Analysis Company TM Labs argued that the data obtained from the attack may have been used by Israel to detect Iranian agents. It was also reflected in the report that the agents received payments with crypto currency.

🔐 Wallets were moved, old addresses are invalid

Another critical explanation of Nobitex was this:

User wallets have moved to completely new addresses for security reasons.

For this reason, the money shipments to the old wallets will be invalid.

This step is considered an important move to prevent additional security deficits that may occur after the attack.

📊 Nobitex’s Place in the Iranian Crypto Market

According to data analysis company Chainalysis, Nobitex:

Much larger than the sum of other crypto exchanges in Iran;

To date, over $ 11 billion has been input.

To compare, the total of the 10 largest stock markets does not even reach $ 7.5 billion.

However, the history of the platform is not completely smooth. Chainalysis, Nobitex:

Iranian Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), ransom software groups and

He associated with Russian crypto exchanges under sanctions.

🗣 Description from CEO: “We have no connection with the state”

Nobitex CEO Amir Rad rejected the allegations that the platform belongs to the state and said:

“Nobitex is not an Iranian state or an organization affiliated with the Iranian army. It is a private company. But we have findings that the attack is supported by Israel.”

🔍 EVALUATION

This development is not just a cyber security violation; It also shows how much geopolitical crypto conflicts deepen. Crypto platforms are no longer not only with financial risks, but also with state -supported cyber operations.

The re -operation of Nobitex may not be easy for users to rebuild the reputation of the platform.