Posted 9/6/2023, 2:40:00 PM

Ex-Celsius CEO Mashinsky's Assets Ordered Frozen by Court as DOJ Case Continues

Former Celsius chief Alex Mashinsky's banking and real estate assets have been frozen as a criminal case against him progresses, following his arrest on charges of securities fraud and manipulation of the company's CEL token.

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9/12/2023

Former Celsius CEO Seeks to Drop FTC Fraud Case, Citing Lack of Crypto Rules

Alex Mashinsky, founder of crypto lender Celsius, has asked the FTC to drop its case against him, claiming that the allegations are baseless and do not support claims of fraudulent behavior, while pointing out that the FTC needs clearer rules regarding novel cases such as marketing fraud.