Former Celsius exec avoids prison in US cryptocurrency fraud case
( May 13, 2026, 21:24 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Roni Cohen-Pavon, the former chief revenue officer of bankrupt cryptocurrency platform Celsius, was sentenced to time served for his role in a fraud and market-manipulation case, according to the court docket. Cohen-Pavon was also ordered to pay about $1 million in forfeiture and a $40,000 fine.Docket text follows:...
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