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TRX New York AG secures up to $35M and industry ban from ex-Celsius CEO Mashinsky
The New York Attorney General secured up to $35 million and a permanent industry ban from former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky, according to newswire reports. Mashinsky, already serving 12 years for fraud, settled New York's civil case over claims he misled Celsius customers.
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- 3 independent sources (The Block, CoinDesk, Decrypt), but no primary confirmation
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What the sources claim
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The New York Attorney General secured up to $35 million from former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky and a permanent ban from the securities and crypto industries.
“NY AG Letitia James secured up to $35M from ex-Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky and a permanent ban from the securities and crypto industries.”
The Block -
Alex Mashinsky, already serving 12 years for fraud, settled New York's civil case over claims he misled Celsius customers about the failed crypto lender's safety.
“Alex Mashinsky, already serving 12 years for fraud, settled New York’s civil case over claims he misled Celsius customers about the failed crypto lender’s safety.”
CoinDesk -
Mashinsky owes New York $25 million if he fails to forfeit another $10 million, and $10 million more if he doesn't serve his full sentence.
“Mashinsky owes New York $25 million if he fails to forfeit another $10 million, and $10 million more if he doesn't serve his full sentence.”
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