Celsius Network的創始人Alex Mashinsky因加密欺詐而面臨最高20年的監禁

曾經是Celsius Network背後的流行人物的Alex Mashinsky現在站在迄今為止最引人注目的加密欺詐案件之一的中心。

Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of bankrupt crypto lender Celsius, is facing a 20-year prison sentence from U.S. authorities for his role in one of the biggest crypto fraud cases to date.

破產加密貸款人Celsius的前首席執行官Alex Mashinsky因在迄今為止最大的加密欺詐案件之一中的角色之一而面臨20年徒刑。

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking a hefty sentence for Mashinsky, who is now a disgraced figure in the crypto industry.

美國司法部（DOJ）正在為Mashinsky尋求巨大的判決，Mashinsky現在是加密貨幣行業的一個恥辱。

Prosecutors are highlighting Mashinsky’s “deliberate, calculated” actions that they say led to billions in customer losses. They also note that Mashinsky himself had the opportunity to avoid this fate.

檢察官正在強調馬申斯基的“故意，計算”的行動，他們說這導致了數十億美元的客戶損失。他們還指出，馬辛斯基本人有機會避免這種命運。

If you missed it, Mashinsky's sentencing hearing is now set for May 8 and will be a major event not just for him, but for the broader crypto industry.

如果您錯過了它，Mashinsky的量刑聽證會現已定於5月8日，這不僅是對他，而且對更廣泛的加密貨幣產業而言。

As part of his plea agreement, Mashinsky has agreed to forfeit any claim to the $15 million that a bankruptcy judge ruled last year should go to Celsius creditors. A statement from the DOJ on Monday, April 8, confirms that he will also be ordered to pay restitution to the victims.

作為他認罪協議的一部分，Mashinsky同意沒收對破產法官去年裁定的1500萬美元的任何索賠，應該交給Celsius債權人。司法部在4月8日星期一發表的聲明證實，他還將被命令向受害者賠償。

After a turbulent period that saw crypto startup Celsius go bankrupt and its CEO face serious legal repercussions, the case has finally reached a critical stage.

經過一段動蕩的時期，加密貨幣初創公司Celsius破產了，其首席執行官面臨嚴重的法律影響，此案終於達到了關鍵階段。

In December 2024, Mashinsky pleaded guilty in a New York federal court to two counts of fraud, as well as commodities fraud and price manipulation of Celsius’s native CEL token. The plea agreement also includes a provision for a 15-year sentence, although ultimately the judge will decide the appropriate punishment.

2024年12月，Mashinsky在紐約聯邦法院對兩項欺詐罪認罪，以及商品欺詐和對Celsius本地CEL代幣的價格操縱。認罪協議還包括一項判處15年徒刑的規定，儘管法官最終將決定適當的懲罰。

The DOJ is arguing for the maximum sentence of 20 years, given the severity of Mashinsky’s actions and the ensuing damage.

鑑於Mashinsky的行為和隨後的損害，司法部正在辯稱最高刑期為20年。

Rising From the Dust

從灰塵上升

Celsius, founded in 2017, rose to prominence during the cryptocurrency boom. The lending platform positioned itself as a user-friendly alternative to traditional banks, offering attractive interest rates of up to 18% annually through its popular “Earn” program.

Celius成立於2017年，在加密貨幣繁榮期間升至突出。貸款平台將自己定位為傳統銀行的用戶友好替代品，通過其流行的“賺錢”計劃，每年提供高達18％的利率。

Users could deposit cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) and watch their balances grow. At least on paper, as the firm’s collapse later revealed that these attractive returns were largely funded by new user deposits and a risky investment strategy.

用戶可以存入比特幣（BTC）和以太坊（ETH）等加密貨幣並觀察其平衡的增長。至少在紙上，由於該公司後來的崩潰表明，這些有吸引力的回報在很大程度上是由新的用戶存款和風險的投資策略資助的。

Meanwhile, Mashinsky, the venture’s CEO, was often presented as a forward-thinking leader in the emerging Web3 space, and he appeared committed to rallying the community.

同時，該風險投資公司的首席執行官Mashinsky經常在新興的Web3領域擔任前瞻性的領導者，他似乎致力於集會社區。

He frequently told users he was “HODLing” alongside them, emphasizing a shared stake in the platform’s success. At the company’s peak in 2021, Celsius managed over $20 billion in crypto assets from retail users around the world.

他經常告訴用戶他在他們並肩上“ hodling”，強調了該平台成功的共同利益。在2021年該公司的峰值上，Celsius從全球零售用戶管理了超過200億美元的加密資產。

However, behind the scenes, a very different story was playing out.

但是，在幕後，一個截然不同的故事正在播放。

The Scam Unfolds

騙局展開

Federal prosecutors allege that the Celsius empire was built on a foundation of lies. The DOJ’s sentencing memo, seen by Blockworks, reveals that Mashinsky was the mastermind behind one of the largest crypto fraud cases in history.

聯邦檢察官聲稱攝氏帝國是建立在謊言基礎上的。 Blockworks看到的司法部的宣判備忘錄表明，Mashinsky是歷史上最大的加密欺詐案件之一的策劃者。

Throughout the course of the case, Mashinsky made a point of shifting blame onto external factors, such as crypto market volatility and the actions of regulators.

在整個案件過程中，Mashinsky將責任轉移到外部因素上，例如加密貨幣市場波動和監管機構的行動。

Despite this, the DOJ is standing firm on its position that Mashinsky’s sentence should be as serious as his crimes. They argue that leniency could embolden others in the industry and risk further eroding trust among crypto users.

儘管如此，司法部仍堅定地站著馬申斯基的判決應該像他的罪行一樣嚴重。他們認為，寬大處理可能會煽動行業中的其他人，並冒著進一步侵蝕加密使用者的信任的風險。

At 59, Mashinsky could spend the rest of his life in prison if the DOJ’s request is granted. He has agreed on the terms of his plea agreement to waive his right to appeal a sentence of 30 years or less.

如果批准了司法部的要求，在59歲時，Mashinsky可以在監獄中度過餘生。他已同意他的認罪協議的條款，以放棄對30年或更短的判決的權利。

The crypto community will be watching closely as Judge John G. Koeltl delivers his verdict on May 8.

當約翰·G·科爾特爾法官在5月8日作出判決時，加密社區將密切關注。