CFTC Imposes Trading Ban on Former Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has finalized a permanent trading ban against Alexander 'Alex' Mashinsky, the founder of now-defunct crypto platform Celsius. The court order bars him from engaging in CFTC-regulated markets and registering with the agency. This follows allegations that Celsius defrauded customers by pooling digital assets for risky investments while falsely assuring their safety.
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