New York AG secures up to $35 million from former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky

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New York Attorney General Letitia James secures a civil judgment of up to $35 million from former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky and imposes a permanent ban preventing him from serving in any securities‑related or crypto‑industry capacity; the enforcement action underscores heightened regulatory scrutiny, signals tougher penalties for alleged misconduct, and could deter future executive misconduct across the digital‑asset market.