Celsius Pays $3B to Creditors, Pivots to Mining with Equity Stake Offer
February 1, 2024
Celsius Network is distributing over $3 billion to creditors following bankruptcy emergence.
Creditors to receive equity in Ionic Digital, a Bitcoin mining company poised to go public with 127,000 machines in Texas.
Celsius' reorganization plan received overwhelming support from account holders and was approved by the Bankruptcy Court.
Hut 8 Corp will manage Ionic Digital's mining operations, with backing from PayPal and Coinbase for crypto distribution.
Celsius' former CEO, under fraud charges, has a trial set for September 2024.
The company will cease its mobile app and website operations by February 28.
Celsius' digital token has decreased by 2.4% recently, amidst the industry's efforts to regain trust and enhance stability.
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