- The dispute began with unpaid dues, leading to Celsius’ mining rigs being shut down.
- Under the terms of the agreement, Celsius will pay $14 million in cash.
Celsius and Core Scientific have finally ended their long-standing legal feud with a $45 million settlement. This resolution comes after months of acrimonious back-and-forth, during which Celsius claimed hundreds of millions in damages and Core Scientific powered down Celsius’ mining rigs over unpaid dues.
The deal, pending approval by judges in Texas and New York, where Core and Celsius filed for bankruptcy, respectively, signifies a significant turning point in the operations of the two companies.
In a statement, Celsius’ lawyers describe the agreement as “fair, equitable, and a carefully negotiated resolution.” Under the terms of the deal, Celsius will pay $14 million in cash, with the remaining amount settled through adjusted claims.
Adam Sullivan, the CEO of Core Scientific, said: “We are pleased to resolve all existing litigation related to Celsius Mining.” “With unwavering focus, we continue to deliver on our commitment to enhance the operational excellence of the organization and emerge from our restructuring process later this year even stronger.”
One notable aspect of the settlement is Celsius’ acquisition of Cedarvale, an 85-acre Texas mining site. This strategic move signified Celsius’ intent to continue its presence and expansion in the cryptocurrency mining sector.
The conflict between Celsius and Core Scientific began when Core Scientific decided to shut Celsius’ mining rigs in January, citing unpaid dues. Celsius retaliated by filing claims amounting to $312 million, asserting that the actions of Core Scientific were unjustified.
Celsius’ Former Executives Face Legal Pressure
Meanwhile, Roni Cohen-Pavon, the former executive of the now-bankrupt Celsius Network, has pleaded guilty to criminal charges in the United States, according to a report by Reuters. The admission of guilt comes from allegations related to market manipulation and wire fraud.
Notably, Cohen-Pavon and Celsius Network’s Founder, Alex Mashinsky, faced charges related to market manipulation and wire fraud in July. These charges were specifically tied to allegations of artificially inflating the value of the CEL token and selling their holdings just before Celsius Network’s collapse in July 2022.
