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Celsius Starting Bankruptcy Proceedings: Report

Crypto lender's lawyers are notifying state regulators, source tells CNBC.

Updated May 11, 2023, 6:53 p.m. Published Jul 13, 2022, 11:34 p.m.
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Crypto lender Celsius Network has started Chapter 11 bankruptcy preparations, CNBC reported Wednesday, citing a person familiar with the discussions.

  • Celsius lawyers were notifying U.S. state regulators Wednesday evening, and Celsius plans to file paperwork “imminently,” the person told CNBC.

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