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Celsius’ WBTC To Bitcoin Conversion Shakes Up Crypto Market With Massive Surge

Key Points:

  • Celsius recently converted nearly 23,000 Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) tokens into Bitcoin.
  • Celsius has been one of several crypto lenders to experience financial difficulties during the recent bear market.
  • Celsius has been working to find a way forward. Last month, it proposed a sale to NovaWulf Digital Management, an investment firm led by former Wall Street executives.
Celsius, a cryptocurrency lending platform that has been struggling financially, recently converted nearly 23,000 Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) tokens into Bitcoin.

The conversion was approved by the Celsius creditor committee and occurred on February 28th, according to court filings related to Celsius’ ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

No explanation was given for the transaction, which involved moving WBTC tokens from the Ethereum blockchain to the Bitcoin blockchain. WBTC is a token that is pegged to the price of Bitcoin and is used to facilitate transactions on the Ethereum network.

Celsius has been one of several crypto lenders to experience financial difficulties during the recent bear market. The company entered into Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings last year after revealing a significant deficit in its balance sheet. Since then, it has been working to restructure its operations and pay off creditors.

Earlier this year, a court-appointed examiner published a report that detailed various operational failures and instances of market manipulation at Celsius. The report also described the company’s handling of client assets as being reminiscent of a Ponzi scheme.

Despite these difficulties, Celsius has been working to find a way forward. Last month, it proposed a sale to NovaWulf Digital Management, an investment firm led by former Wall Street executives. The proposal was endorsed by the Celsius creditor committee earlier this week, indicating that the sale may move forward.

The conversion of WBTC into Bitcoin is just one step in Celsius’ ongoing restructuring efforts. While the reason for the conversion is unclear, it may be part of the company’s efforts to streamline its operations and reduce its liabilities. As Celsius continues to navigate the complex landscape of crypto lending and investment, its future remains uncertain.

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