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DOJ Calls for Examiner to Probe Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius

The U.S. Trustee office, which oversees bankruptcy matters, said an independent probe into Celsius' financials is needed to address "significant transparency issues" in the crypto lender's bankruptcy case, according to a court filing Thursday. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the details.

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DOJ Calls for Independent Examiner in Celsius Bankruptcy Case

The U.S. Trustee office overseeing Celsius’ bankruptcy proceedings has asked that an independent examiner be appointed to look into the crypto lender’s collapse into bankruptcy. Hodder Law Firm Founder Sasha Hodder discusses the legal implications of the Celsius case and the potential concerns with CEO Alex Mashinsky.

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Policy

Crypto Lender Celsius' Collapse Into Bankruptcy Should Be Probed, US Says

Some of the highest-profile and controversial bankruptcies in history, including Enron's and Lehman Brothers', have included the appointment of an independent examiner.

Celsius founder and CEO Alex Mashinsky at Consensus 2019 (CoinDesk archives)

Finance

Canadian Pension Giant Caisse Writes Off $150M Bet on Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius

Quebec-based Caisse said Wednesday it had acted "too soon" in entering the sector.

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‘Consumer Business Is Dead’ for Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius: Expert

Celsius Network has received multiple offers to help restructure. During a Tuesday bankruptcy hearing, the company said it received several proposals to inject cash into the company and won approval from a U.S. judge to sell bitcoin (BTC) that it mines.

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Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Gets Cash-Injection Offers, Approval to Sell Mined Bitcoin

The company had said Monday it might run out of cash by October.

Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky (Piaras Ó Mídheach/Web Summit via Sportsfile)

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'Long and Arduous' Path Ahead For Crypto Lender Celsius, Says Legal Expert

The second day of Celsius Network's bankruptcy hearing is underway, with the troubled crypto lender's attorneys laying out a path forward for the company. King & Spalding LLP Partner Thad Wilson discusses his initial reactions, explaining why "the path here is going to be long and arduous for Celsius to otherwise emerge from Chapter 11."

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Crypto Lender Celsius On Pace to Run Out of Cash by October

The firm, which filed for bankruptcy protection in July, is also short of $2.8 billion in crypto assets, the court filing reveals.

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Finance

Zipmex Crypto Exchange Gets Over 3 Months of Creditor Protection in Singapore: Report

The city-state's High Court granted Zipmex protection from creditors until Dec. 2 to give the exchange time come up with a funding plan.

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Finance

Ripple Labs Weighs Buying Crypto Lender Celsius’ Assets: Report

The blockchain payment company is the latest to consider purchasing the assets of the bankrupt lender.

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