After Celsius: How Crypto Lenders Can Improve Sustainability
We’re in the midst of an intriguing cryptocurrency bear market, to say the least. The past several months provided high-profile collapses such as algorithmic stablecoin TerraUSD, crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital and more recently, crypto lender Celsius Network. While overall macro events take some responsibility for the failure of these organizations, there’s more to it than that. Celsius, in particular, left a gaping hole in the crypto lending industry due to their unsustainable business model and risky, off-platform practices. Now, as Celsius attends its bankruptcy trial, analysts....
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Celsius, one of the top crypto lenders, halted withdrawals on its platform last week due to a terrible liquidity crisis. And now, the crypto lending network has stated that it will take more time to get back on track financially as they are still recovering from financial crises. Celsius is a cryptocurrency lending and interest-paying […]
The native cryptocurrency of Celsius Network – CEL – has surged over 130 percent in the past 24 hours. The surge occurred as a result of the crypto market’s relief following many days of precipitous declines. The Celsius token shed by more than half its value to reach $0.20 on June 13. Since then, CEL has gained an upward trajectory. The price of CEL has increased by an astonishing 375 percent over the previous week, representing the most growth among the top 100 cryptocurrencies. As of the time of writing, the token’s average price is $1.51. Suggested Reading | Shiba....
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 Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. However, a new report from the WSJ claims sources say that Celsius is now working with the restructuring advisory firm Alvarez & Marsal. Sources Say Celsius May Be Collaborating With a Restructuring Advisory Firm The....
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....
The embattled crypto lending platform Celsius has kept withdrawals and transfers frozen since June 12 and told the Celsius Network community that the “process will take time.” Since then, Celsius users are wondering why they are still receiving weekly rewards, and reportedly the company’s management has been arguing with its lawyers over whether or not the business should file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. However, most of the Celsius articles these days are quoting ‘people familiar with the matter,’ and ultimately these sources cannot be verified. Celsius....