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Crypto firm Celsius is reeling from bankruptcy — here’s what you need to know

The firm owes users more than $4.7bn. Here's a roundup of of the Celsius saga

Celsius chief executive Alex Mashinsky
Celsius chief executive Alex Mashinsky Photo: Sportsfile for Web Summit via Getty Images

Cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network was founded in 2017 by entrepreneur Alex Mashinsky and once valued at more than $3bn. Now, it's in bankruptcy proceedings.

“I am confident that when we look back at the history of Celsius, we will see this as a defining moment,” Mashinsky said in the Chapter 11 filings.

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