Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky pleaded guilty to commodities fraud and a fraudulent scheme to manipulate the price of Celsius’s native token, facing up to 20 years in prison. Arrested in 2023, Mashinsky was accused of defrauding customers by misrepresenting Celsius’s financial health to secure crypto deposits and sustain the platform’s services. Celsius, a crypto […]
Tether Slams Celsius Network’s ‘Baseless’ $2 Billion Lawsuit
Stablecoin issuer Tether has slammed the”baseless” claims that it illegally liquidated Celsius Network’s bitcoin collateral. Tether accused the crypto lender of trying to “improperly impose the costs of Celsius’ mismanagement and failure on Tether.” Shameless Litigation Stablecoin issuer Tether Holdings Ltd. has rejected the “baseless” claims by the bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network that the […]
Weekly Crypto Roundup: Beldex Tops Gainers, Celsius Token Sinks 44%
On Monday, July 8, the global cryptocurrency market capitalization hovered around $ 2.11 trillion, reflecting a 0.42% increase over the past day. Although there was a modest uptick at the beginning of the week, only a few crypto assets recorded gains during this period. The top performer for the week was beldex (BDX), which …
Celsius Emerges From Bankruptcy, Begins to Distribute $3 Billion to Creditors
Celsius has concluded its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process and is embarking on a new journey with the launch of Ionic Digital, Inc., a bitcoin mining company managed by Hut 8 Corp. This development follows a complex legal and financial restructuring, which will include over $ 3 billion distributed to creditors. Celsius Ends Bankruptcy Saga, …
Celsius Network Unstakes Ethereum Holdings Amid Reorganization Efforts
The bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network announced its plan to unstake significant holdings of ethereum to facilitate asset distribution to its creditors. This move is part of the firm’s ongoing efforts to restructure and resolve outstanding liabilities. Crypto Lender Celsius to Unstake Ether Celsius Network’s decision to unstake ethereum (ETH) reflects a broader strategy to […]