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Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky to be Sentenced May 8

Mashinsky has already pleaded guilty to commodities fraud and price manipulation.

Apr 24, 2025 • 1 min read

Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky is set to be sentenced on May 8, 2025, after pleading guilty to fraud and price manipulation charges last year.

What’s the Scoop?

Guilty Plea on Fraud Charges: Alex Mashinsky pleaded guilty to commodities fraud and price manipulation involving the CEL token in December 2024.
DOJ Allegations: Mashinsky faced charges of defrauding Celsius customers and lying about the firm’s profitability before its 2022 collapse.
Scheduled Sentencing: Mashinsky will be sentenced on May 8, 2025, marking a major reckoning in crypto’s turbulent history.

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