Russia-friendly cryptocurrency exchange Grinex, sanctioned by the US, claims Western special services were behind a $15 million cyberattack that forced it to halt operations. The exchange alleges the attack targeted Russian users and was aimed at damaging Russia's financial sovereignty. Blockchain researchers confirmed the theft and identified a second Kyrgyzstan-based exchange, TokenSpot, as also being compromised in the same attack.
Background
Cryptocurrency exchanges have become frequent targets for sophisticated cyberattacks, with state-sponsored actors increasingly involved in these operations. The geopolitical tensions between Russia and Western countries have extended into the cyber realm, with financial infrastructure becoming a battleground.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Apr 18, 2026 at 05:28 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10