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Grinex crypto exchange halts operations after $13.7 million hack blamed on Western intelligence
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Published 2026-04-17 21:37 UTCUpdated 2026-04-18 07:59 UTC
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Overview
Grinex, a Kyrgyzstan-based cryptocurrency exchange sanctioned by the U.K. and U.S., suspended operations following a $13.7 million cyberattack. The stolen funds were moved through TRON and Ethereum addresses and converted via the SunSwap decentralized exchange.
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GrinexSunSwapTRXETH
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Why now
- The hack occurred recently, prompting immediate suspension of Grinex operations.
- The incident follows sanctions imposed on Grinex by the U.K. and U.S., increasing geopolitical relevance.
- The attribution to Western intelligence agencies underscores ongoing cyber espionage concerns in crypto.
Why it matters
- Highlights vulnerabilities of sanctioned cryptocurrency exchanges to sophisticated cyberattacks.
- Demonstrates the use of decentralized exchanges like SunSwap in laundering stolen crypto assets.
- Shows the intersection of cybercrime and geopolitical tensions involving intelligence agencies.
LLM analysis
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Recurring claims
- Grinex exchange was hacked for approximately $13.7 million.
- The hack involved routing stolen funds through TRON and Ethereum addresses and converting them via SunSwap.
- Grinex blamed Western intelligence agencies for the cyberattack, citing signs of foreign intelligence involvement.
How sources frame it
- Grinex Exchange Statement: neutral
This incident underscores the risks faced by sanctioned crypto exchanges and the evolving tactics of cyber espionage actors.
All evidence
All evidence
$13.74M Hack Shuts Down Sanctioned Grinex Exchange After Intelligence Claims
thehackernews · thehackernews.com · 2026-04-18 07:59 UTC
Grinex crypto exchange halts operations after $13.7 million hack
SC Media · scworld.com · 2026-04-17 21:37 UTC
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