Grinex Halts Trading After $13M Hack; Google’s Gemini Adds Personalized AI Images
Russian crypto exchange Grinex halted trading after a 1 billion ruble ($13 million) hack allegedly orchestrated by Western special services, freezing assets and forwarding forensic data to law enforcement. Separately, Google’s Gemini AI now produces personalized images using individual user data, enhancing its tailored content generation features.
1. Grinex Halts Trading Following Major Exploit
Grinex, the Russian cryptoruble exchange linked to the seized Garantex platform, reported a cyberattack that drained over 1 billion rubles (approximately $13 million). All trading and withdrawals have been paused, and the firm has passed transaction logs and digital evidence to law enforcement as it opens a criminal investigation.
2. On-Chain Analysis Shows $15M USDT Movement
Blockchain analysis indicates roughly $15 million in USDT left Grinex wallets post-hack, with subsequent conversions to Ether and Tron tokens. Grinex noted systemic constraints on withdrawals and sanctions targeting its stablecoin operations preceding the incident.
3. Gemini Rolls Out Personalized Image Generation
Google has upgraded its Gemini AI to generate imagery tailored to each user’s personal data profile, expanding its content creation toolkit. This feature integrates behavioral and preference signals to deliver bespoke visuals, positioning Gemini as a more customized assistant for creative tasks.