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According to court records, Mashinsky pleaded not guilty to seven charges. His New York City residence and bank account will be used as collateral for the bond.
Following his arrest on fraud charges, a U.S. District Judge granted bail to Alex Mashinsky, the founder and former CEO of insolvent crypto lender Celsius, at $40 million.
Court records indicate that Mashinsky pleaded not guilty to seven charges, including deceiving investors and manipulating the price of the #CEL token.
The Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, and federal securities and commodities agencies announced their intention to take action against Mashinsky and other officials on Thursday.
Agreement Terms: Travel and Account Restrictions for Mashinsky:
Mashinsky’s bail conditions include a prohibition on leaving the country and opening new financial or cryptocurrency accounts.
His wife will be the sole signatory on the bond, while the co-signatory’s identity remains undisclosed. His NYC residence and bank account serve as collateral.
Mashinsky’s attorneys assert his strong denial of the charges and vow to mount an aggressive defense in court.
Mashinsky Arrested in Celsius Investigation: DOJ Charges Filed:
Alex Mashinsky was arrested by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in New York on Thursday, linked to the collapse of crypto lender Celsius. The charges against Mashinsky and others include securities fraud, commodities fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy related to the manipulation of Celsius’ token, CEL.
In July 2022, the lending platform Celsius declared bankruptcy, and its assets were recently acquired by the cryptocurrency consortium Fahrenheit. New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against Mashinsky in January, accusing him of misleading investors regarding the company’s financial condition before the bankruptcy filing.
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