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Celsius Network
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Celsius Network

Defunct crypto lender. Halted withdrawals June 2022.

convicted
Hoboken, NJ, United States
ETHBTC
Milestones · 2/2100%
2022
Bankruptcy — July 2022
2017
Launched
Regulatory & legal history

Dec 2024: Mashinsky pleaded guilty to commodities and securities fraud. May 2025: sentenced to 12 years.

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coindesk9 days ago
Ionic Digital jumps 26% in Nasdaq debut, giving Celsius Network claimholders an exit route

The bitcoin miner reached a market valuation of roughly $2.8 billion based on its 44.9 million shares outstanding.

cointelegraph9 days ago
Celsius-linked Bitcoin miner Ionic Digital gains 26% in Nasdaq debut

The Bitcoin miner and AI infrastructure company closed at $62.90, giving it a market capitalization of about $2.8 billion after its direct listing.

theblock9 days ago
Ionic Digital jumps 25% in Nasdaq debut after expanding Celsius bitcoin mining assets into AI infrastructure

Ionic Digital was formed from Celsius Mining’s assets and later took direct control of its sites from Hut 8.

cointelegraph17 days ago
Celsius co-founders Leon, Goldstein to pay FTC over $6M

The settlements add to former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky’s $10 million FTC settlement in April.

cointelegraphabout 1 month ago
Celsius-linked Bitcoin miner Ionic Digital seeks Nasdaq direct listing amid AI pivot

The Celsius-linked Bitcoin miner is seeking a Nasdaq direct listing as it repurposes mining infrastructure for AI and high-performance computing workloads.

cointelegraphabout 2 months ago
Celsius’ Mashinsky gets permanent trading ban in CFTC settlement

The US commodities watchdog has settled with Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky, ending the agency’s first-ever case against a crypto lending platform.

decryptabout 2 months ago
CFTC Hits Celsius Crypto Fraudster Alex Mashinsky With Permanent Trading Ban

The settlement ensures that convicted Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky is unable to trade in CFTC markets or register with the regulator.

theblockabout 2 months ago
CFTC enters settlement with former Celsius CEO, imposes a permanent trading ban

The CFTC said it has settled its case against former Celsius CEO Alexander Mashinsky, who is currently serving a 12-year prison sentence.

coindeskabout 2 months ago
Ex-Celsius CEO Mashinsky gets U.S. CFTC ban in final resolution with regulator

Alexander Mashinsky, the founder of failed crypto lender Celsius, had earlier been imprisoned for fraud and is now formally banned from CFTC registration.

cointelegraphabout 2 months ago
On-Chain, In Court: What happened in crypto legal news this week

The Polymarket insider trading case and a retrial of Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm are expected to move forward in late 2026 while former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky awaits a response to his motion to vacate his sentence.

decrypt2 months ago
Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Files to Have 12-Year Crypto Fraud Sentence Vacated

Celsius founder and former CEO Alex Mashinsky hopes to have his prison sentence vacated, claiming a legal conflict tied to Sam Bankman-Fried.

cointelegraph2 months ago
Ex-Celsius CEO files motion to vacate sentence after lawyers withdraw

Former CEO Alex Mashinsky filed documents seeking to vacate his 12-year sentence, which included claims involving FTX and a “hostile takeover” by a former Celsius executive, who was sentenced to time served.

cointelegraph3 months ago
Ex-Celsius exec sentenced to time served after guilty plea

Celsius‘ former chief revenue officer received a lenient sentence after his 2023 guilty plea for fraud and conspiracy to commit price manipulation.

cointelegraph3 months ago
US government asks for $1M forfeiture from ex-Celsius exec ahead of sentencing

Former Celsius chief revenue officer Roni Cohen-Pavon, scheduled to be sentenced on Thursday after a guilty plea, agreed to a judgment of $1 million that he obtained as a result of his crimes.

cointelegraph3 months ago
On-Chain, In Court: What happened in crypto legal news this week

US authorities find an additional $10 million connected to Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of Celsius ditches his legal team and a new law in Washington state bans crypto ATMs.

cointelegraph3 months ago
US prosecutors ask for leniency for ex-Celsius exec, citing cooperation

While Roni Cohen-Pavon’s lawyers have asked for time served, US Attorney Jay Clayton was unspecific in the federal government’s recommendation, requesting the judge defer to sentencing guidelines.