Celsius, 3AC demonstrated why financial infrastructure should move on-chain
Instead of operating in darkness, more players in the financial industry should move their transactions to the blockchain, where every move is public. While mainstream coverage of cryptocurrency has been overwhelmingly negative in the wake of the collapse of the Terra ecosystem, the bankruptcy of Celsius and the fall of Three Arrows Capital, these events ultimately show why more of the financial system should operate on-chain, bringing more transparency and information to market participants.In all three cases, the damage was caused and exacerbated by opaque, off-chain entities. And while....
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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 […]
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 Help From Citigroup
Three days ago, Bitcoin.com News reported on the crypto lending company Celsius halting withdrawals and the speculation and rumors that surrounded the firm. Speculators believe the....
In a recent development, the Bankrupt crypto lending firm Celsius Network has transferred its crypto holdings amid its ongoing legal battles and plans to repay its customers. Celsius Network Transfers $30 Million Worth Of Crypto In a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) platform, software engineer Cam Crews confirmed that Celsius had transferred around […]
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....