Celsius Network的创始人Alex Mashinsky因加密欺诈而面临最高20年的监禁

曾经是Celsius Network背后的流行人物的Alex Mashinsky现在站在迄今为止最引人注目的加密欺诈案件之一的中心。

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.

破产加密贷款人Celsius的前首席执行官Alex Mashinsky因在迄今为止最大的加密欺诈案件之一中的角色之一而面临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.

美国司法部（DOJ）正在为Mashinsky寻求巨大的判决，Mashinsky现在是加密货币行业的一个耻辱。

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.

检察官正在强调马申斯基的“故意，计算”的行动，他们说这导致了数十亿美元的客户损失。他们还指出，马辛斯基本人有机会避免这种命运。

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.

如果您错过了它，Mashinsky的量刑听证会现已定于5月8日，这不仅是对他，而且对更广泛的加密货币产业而言。

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.

作为他认罪协议的一部分，Mashinsky同意没收对破产法官去年裁定的1500万美元的任何索赔，应该交给Celsius债权人。司法部在4月8日星期一发表的声明证实，他还将被命令向受害者赔偿。

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.

经过一段动荡的时期，加密货币初创公司Celsius破产了，其首席执行官面临严重的法律影响，此案终于达到了关键阶段。

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在纽约联邦法院对两项欺诈罪认罪，以及商品欺诈和对Celsius本地CEL代币的价格操纵。认罪协议还包括一项判处15年徒刑的规定，尽管法官最终将决定适当的惩罚。

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

鉴于Mashinsky的行为和随后的损害，司法部正在辩称最高刑期为20年。

Rising From the Dust

从灰尘上升

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成立于2017年，在加密货币繁荣期间升至突出。贷款平台将自己定位为传统银行的用户友好替代品，通过其流行的“赚钱”计划，每年提供高达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.

用户可以存入比特币（BTC）和以太坊（ETH）等加密货币并观察其平衡的增长。至少在纸上，由于该公司后来的崩溃表明，这些有吸引力的回报在很大程度上是由新的用户存款和风险的投资策略资助的。

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.

同时，该风险投资公司的首席执行官Mashinsky经常在新兴的Web3领域担任前瞻性的领导者，他似乎致力于集会社区。

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.

他经常告诉用户他在他们并肩上“ hodling”，强调了该平台成功的共同利益。在2021年该公司的峰值上，Celsius从全球零售用户管理了超过200亿美元的加密资产。

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

但是，在幕后，一个截然不同的故事正在播放。

The Scam Unfolds

骗局展开

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.

联邦检察官声称摄氏帝国是建立在谎言基础上的。 Blockworks看到的司法部的宣判备忘录表明，Mashinsky是历史上最大的加密欺诈案件之一的策划者。

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.

在整个案件过程中，Mashinsky将责任转移到外部因素上，例如加密货币市场波动和监管机构的行动。

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.

尽管如此，司法部仍坚定地站着马申斯基的判决应该像他的罪行一样严重。他们认为，宽大处理可能会煽动行业中的其他人，并冒着进一步侵蚀加密使用者的信任的风险。

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岁时，Mashinsky可以在监狱中度过余生。他已同意他的认罪协议的条款，以放弃对30年或更短的判决的权利。

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

当约翰·G·科尔特尔法官在5月8日作出判决时，加密社区将密切关注。