Celsius Founder Lands $10 Million FTC Settlement—And A Crypto Ban For Life

Celsius Founder Lands $10 Million FTC Settlement—And A Crypto Ban For Life

Alex Mashinsky, the founder of the crypto lender Celsius, has settled with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The high-profile case stems from allegations that Mashinsky and Celsius violated multiple areas of federal law, including claims tied to securities and commodities rules. Celsius Founder’s New Limits Under the terms described in the FTC’s latest filing, […]


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