Celsius Takes Legal Action Against BitMEX Seeking $495 Million Over 2020 Crash Liquidations
In early 2024, the bankruptcy estate of Celsius Network, the once‑prominent crypto lending platform that collapsed amid the pandemic‑era market turmoil, filed a high‑stakes lawsuit against the cryptocurrency derivatives exchange BitMEX. The complaint, lodged in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleges that BitMEX bears responsibility for roughly $495 million…
Sept. 16, 2026, 5:34 p.m.