New York permanently bars Celsius founder Mashinsky in $35M fraud settlement

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What happened

The agreement resolves a 2023 civil fraud lawsuit against the Celsius founder and permanently bars him from the cryptocurrency, securities and commodities industries.

Key facts

  • The agreement resolves a 2023 civil fraud lawsuit against the Celsius founder and permanently bars him from the cryptocurrency, securities and commodities industries.
  • Reported by Cointelegraph and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:14:02 UTC.

Why it matters

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What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
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  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Coverage timeline

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  1. New York AG secures up to $35 million from former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky

  2. New York AG secures up to $35 million and lifetime crypto ban from Celsius’ Alex Mashinsky

  3. New York AG Secures Up to $35M and Industry Ban From Ex-Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky

  4. Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Gets Lifetime Ban From New York AG

  5. New York permanently bars Celsius founder Mashinsky in $35M fraud settlement

Sources

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