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Celsius Network investigation reveals investor red flags and token manipulation

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A 476-page report details numerous red flags missed by investors in the now-defunct crypto lender Celsius Network. The investigation, led by independent examiner Shoba Pillay, uncovered allegations of misleading fundraising disclosures, market manipulation of its proprietary CEL token, and the use of customer deposits to inflate the token's value. Employees reportedly described the company's operations as "very ponzi like," highlighting a lack of robust risk management and incomplete financial statements. AI

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Celsius Network investigation reveals investor red flags and token manipulation

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jessica Mathews ·

    The new 476-page Celsius Network investigation details all the red flags VCs and pension plans missed

    Customers have been trying to claw back $4.7 billion in deposits.

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