Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky’s bail set at $40 million
The ex-Celsius CEO was arrested on Thursday. Celsius filed for bankruptcy in 2022, alongside other leading crypto lenders. Mashinsky’s bail must be signed by two financially recognizable persons. Alex Mashinsky, the founder & former CEO of bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network, has pleaded not guilty to fraud charges filed against him by the US Department […]
CEL price takes another hit, US SEC files lawsuit against Celsius
Celsius is currently going through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding. Last week, the US CFTC found Celsius and Alex Mashinsky guilty of breaking several laws before Celsius collapsed in 2022. Alex Mashinsky has been arrested and will be arrayed in court on Friday. Celsius Network, a cryptocurrency lending company that collapsed in 2022, is the […]
Court allows Celsius to sell altcoins for BTC, ETH starting July 1
Bankruptcy Judge Martin Glenn of the US Southern District Court of New York on Friday ordered that bankrupt crypto lender Celsius can begin to sell or convert altcoins to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). The price of CEL, the native Celsius Network token, rose sharply on Friday, trading above $0.15 with 33% gains in the […]
5 High-Profile Cryptocurrency Implosions Shatter Trust, Wipe out Billions in Value During 2022’s Crypto Winter
2022 was a year of phenomenal cryptocurrency blowouts, as several projects collapsed and many more are on life support after the entire ecosystem was shattered. The fallout from these digital currency projects has not only removed billions of dollars in value from the crypto economy, but also eroded trust. The following is a look at […]
Report: Goldman Sachs Looks to Buy Distressed Assets From Celsius, Crypto Lender Seeks Restructuring Advice
After the crypto lending platform Celsius halted operations on June 12, at 10:10 p.m. (ET), two days later the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) quoted “people familiar with the matter” who said Celsius was hiring restructuring lawyers. At the time, the WSJ said Celsius was looking to hire the bankruptcy and restructuring law firm Akin Gump […]
Report: Celsius Hires Citigroup to Help the Startup Find ‘Potential Financing’
According to “two people familiar with the matter,” the cryptocurrency lending company Celsius is working with the financial giant Citigroup in order to get advice on how to handle the firm’s financial hardship. The sources note that Citigroup was hired by Celsius to help the company find “potential financing.” Sources Say Celsius Is Looking for […]
Report: Three Arrows Capital Liquidated for Millions, Sources Say Crypto Hedge Fund May Face Insolvency
According to “well-placed sources,” speaking with The Block reporter Frank Chaparro, the digital currency hedge fund known as Three Arrows Capital (3AC) may be facing insolvency after significant liquidations. Sources say that the 3AC “liquidation totaled at least $400 million” and the hedge fund’s founder Su Zhu tweeted about “communicating with relevant parties” Tuesday evening […]
Report: Celsius Seeks Help From Restructuring Lawyers Over Financial Hardship
Following the rumors and speculation surrounding the crypto lending firm Celsius, a Wall Street Journal report, quoting “people familiar with the matter,” explains that the company is reportedly hiring restructuring lawyers. Basically, hiring restructuring and insolvency attorneys is one of the first stages of fixing a company’s financial hardship by essentially attempting to avoid insolvency. […]