Grinex Exchange, Linked to Russia, Ceases Operations Following $13 Million Cyber Heist
A prominent cryptocurrency exchange, Grinex, which catered to Russian users seeking to circumvent sanctions, has halted its operations after disclosing a significant cyber attack that resulted in the theft of approximately 1 billion rubles, equivalent to $13 million. The exchange revealed the breach through a statement on its website and Telegram channel, suggesting that the attack's sophisticati…
April 17, 2026, 9:15 a.m.