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Alex Mashinsky Fights Back: Seeking Dismissal of US FTC’s Case

In the latest twist to the Celsius bankruptcy saga, founder Alex Mashinsky is requesting the court to dismiss the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) case against him. Mashinsky Arrested on Multiple Fraud Counts According to a Sept. 11 court motion, Mashinsky’s legal team argued that the FTC’s allegations do not contain the necessary elements to support a claim of fraudulent activity. Celsius, a once-prominent crypto lending platform, filed for bankruptcy amidst challenging...

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Former Head of Crypto Firm Celsius Arrested on Federal Charges

Alexander Mashinsky – the founder of bankrupt crypto lending platform Celsius – has been arrested and indicted on federal charges. Former Celsius Head Taken into Custody Celsius was founded in 2018. Things fell apart for the company last year during the height of the crypto winter. Users of the platform were shocked one day last summer to see that all withdrawals had been halted, and thus they couldn’t access their hard-earned money. Things, however, didn’t quite...

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Celsius Will Begin Selling Altcoin Portfolio Into BTC and ETH

Bankrupt crypto lender Celsius has been granted permission to begin liquidating its altcoins into Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). This will occur before distributions to creditors take place, who expect to receive their assets denominated only in the top two cryptocurrencies by market cap.  According to Bankruptcy judge Martin Glenn, Celsius “may sell or convert any non-BTC and non-ETH cryptocurrency, crypto tokens, or other cryptocurrency assets other than such tokens that...

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Celsius Faces Creditor Pushback Over Bankruptcy Exit Plan

Some creditors are unhappy with the revealed plan and have expressed their opposition. Insolvent crypto lending platform, Celsius, has filed an updated plan to exit bankruptcy with the help of crypto consortium Fahrenheit. However, the plan faces opposition from creditors who are unhappy with the deal and want their money back. Celsius’ Journey Out of Bankruptcy Celsius filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in April 2022, hoping to restructure its debt and find a buyer for its assets....

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New York Floats Bill to Allow Stablecoin Payments for Bail Bonds

The stringent measures that appear to have been established against crypto in New York, the acceptance of stablecoins for bail bonds is a win. The city of New York is currently planning to add stablecoin payments as a form of bail. According to a May 10 bill, the city is proposing legislation that will allow defendants to use fiat-backed stablecoins for bail bonds. Noting that current methods allow the use of cash, credit cards, and insurance, the new bill seeks an amendment that will make...

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The Crypto Space Is Once Again Worth More Than $1 Trillion

The crypto industry has again crossed the $1 trillion mark. The space – which was given several heated blows over the past 12 months – has seen its overall valuation fall from about $3 trillion in the beginning of 2022 to less than $1 trillion by the time the year ended. This means more than $2 trillion was lost to time over the course of one year. Crypto Is Returning to Form The crypto arena dealt with several problems throughout 2022, which will likely go down as one...

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