Tag: alexander_mashinsky

Celsius Network Founders to Pay $16.5 Million in FTC Deception Settlement

20 Jul 2026 3:51 p.m.

Celsius Network founders, including former CEO Alexander Mashinsky, will pay $16.5 million to resolve FTC charges of deceiving users about crypto deposit safety. They are also banned from marketing or selling asset deposit/withdrawal services.

Politics and Government Business Law Enforcement Federal Government Economy Financial Markets Legal Computers and Internet Alexander Mashinsky Celsius Network Federal Trade Commission Cryptocurrency Deception Settlement Financial Services
CFTC Resolves Enforcement Action Against Celsius Founder Alexander Mashinsky

18 Jun 2026 2:42 p.m.

The CFTC has resolved its enforcement action against Celsius Network founder Alexander Mashinsky. A consent order imposes permanent bans on trading and registration, and enjoins him from future anti-fraud violations.

Business Politics and Government Law Enforcement Federal Government Legal Financial Markets Alexander Mashinsky Celsius Network LLC CFTC Enforcement Consent Order Trading Ban Fraud