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Grinex exchange blames "Western intelligence" for $13.7M crypto hack

Kyrgyzstan-based cryptocurrency exchange Grinex has suspended its operations after suffering a $13.7 million hack attributed to Western intelligence agencies.

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Kyrgyzstan‑based cryptocurrency exchange Grinex halted all operations after a $13.7 million hack. The theft targeted wallets belonging to Russian users, as the platform facilitates crypto‑ruble exchanges between Russian businesses and individuals. Grinex has blamed Western intelligence agencies for the breach. The exchange’s shutdown follows the loss of the stolen funds from its users’ wallets. No further details on the hack’s mechanics or subsequent actions have been disclosed.

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