Celsius Founder Gets Lifetime Ban — But Can Still Trade His Own Crypto

Alex Mashinsky, the founder of collapsed crypto lender Celsius, has been handed a lifetime ban from the industry, yet a legal loophole lets him continue trading his own tokens.

The ruling stems from a DOJ agreement where a qualifying payment can cover the $25 million penalty, while a separate $10 million judgment carries a sentence‑completion condition with limited exceptions, raising questions about enforcement and market impact.