A wave of controversy has erupted in the crypto community as Celsius Network faces backlash for suing users who withdrew funds prior to the company\u2019s bankruptcy. David Schwartz, the Chief Technology Officer of Ripple, has weighed in on the matter. Moreover, he offered insights into why Celsius might have taken such drastic action.<\/p>\n
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According to a user on X, Celsius Network has initiated lawsuits against numerous users in New York courts. The user expressed frustration, stating, \u201cCelsius Network has officially sued me and thousands of innocent users\u2026 because we happened to take our money off the platform 90 days before they declared bankruptcy.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The crux of the issue lies in the concept of \u201cclawback.\u201d Clawback provisions allow bankrupt companies to recover funds withdrawn by users within a certain period before the bankruptcy filing. In this case, the period is 90 days. Hence, Ripple CTO Schwartz emphasized the legitimacy of these actions in specific contexts, particularly regarding \u201cnon-existent \u2018profits.’\u201d<\/p>\n
He stated, \u201cIf you withdrew fake \u2018profits\u2019 that were never actually earned or generated, then you didn\u2019t withdraw your own money.\u201d A user responded to the Ripple CTO, highlighting the perceived injustice. They wrote, \u201cClawback attempt for people who had withdrawn within 90 days of filing for BK. Absolutely disgraceful behavior.\u201d<\/p>\n
Schwartz tried clarifying the nuances by asking, \u201cAre they just trying to clawback non-existent \u2018profits\u2019? Or are they trying to clawback returns of principal?\u201d Further discourse revealed that Celsius is allegedly pursuing the return of both profits and principal amounts withdrawn within the 90-day period. The original poster detailed, \u201cThey started off asking for 27% of all principal as a settlement, which came across as a giant scam.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Schwartz\u2019s stance on such actions is clear: \u201cUsually, in schemes like this, they don\u2019t go after people who withdrew their own principal unless there\u2019s evidence that they had inside information or connections.\u201d Moreover, the lawsuit\u2019s impact on users has been severe.<\/p>\n
The Other Perspective<\/h2>\n
The original poster mentioned, \u201cThey are asking for outrageous sums of money, basically my entire net worth.\u201d This sentiment is echoed by many in the crypto community, who fear the broader implications of such legal actions. Another user questioned, \u201cWhy would they let you keep profits off assets they are saying you didn\u2019t have the right to have?\u201d<\/p>\n
Replying to the user, the Ripple CTO provided a different perspective this time. He argued that the losses suffered by users are a result of Celsius\u2019 fraudulent activities. He stated, \u201cWhy should an innocent party bear the costs of Celsius\u2019 fraud? Why should the victim have to suffer the additional loss of bearing the costs of a free option they never agreed to give anyone?\u201d<\/p>\n
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The lawsuits have not only financial repercussions but also emotional ones. The original poster described the emotional turmoil caused by the lawsuits and the substantial legal fees incurred. \u201cI have to spend thousands to retain an attorney,\u201d they lamented.<\/p>\n
As the crypto community watches closely, prominent figures like Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and TRON founder Justin Sun have been called upon to support the affected users. In addition, they also asked for aid from ZachXBT, a renowned crypto sleuth. The outcome of these lawsuits could set a significant precedent for the industry.<\/p>\n
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