DOJ objects to Celsius plans to reopen withdrawals and sell stablecoins
The objection is seeking a deferral on Celsius motions until the independent examiner report on the company is filed over the next couple of months. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has submitted an objection to Celsius’ motion to reopen withdrawals for select customers and sell its stablecoin holdings.The DOJ is asserting that the state of Celsius’ financials are lacking transparency, and that key decisions like this should not be considered until the independent examiner report has been filed. The move by the DOJ adds to the objections filed last week by the Texas State Securities Board,....
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Celsius Network Ltd., the crypto lender that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on July 13, is looking to release roughly $50 million worth of crypto assets to Celsius custody account holders. Reportedly, the Celsius custody accounts did not participate in the earn and borrow program. A court hearing concerning the matter of relief will take place on October 6.
Celsius Files Debtors’ Motion to ‘Reopen Withdrawals for Certain Customers’
Court documents show that Celsius is looking to release roughly $50 million in funds to select customers. The....
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On Tuesday, September 27, 2022, Celsius Network CEO Alex Mashinsky submitted a letter of resignation from the company. Mashinsky added that he still plans to help the embattled crypto lender “achieve a successful reorganization.” Alex Mashinsky Resigns From Embattled Celsius — Founder Apologizes for the ‘Difficult Financial Circumstances’ After Celsius paused withdrawals on June 12, 2022, over a month later the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Just recently, leaked audio from Celsius executives suggested the firm might try to leverage....
Celsius, a crypto lending firm, froze their withdrawals on Sunday and now has hired restructuring attorneys from a law firm in order to get assistance about the current financial condition. Citing “extreme market conditions”, Celsius had taken the decision to pause withdrawals along with ceasing the option of transferring products. The lawyers are expected to […]