Apollo Global Management, a leading private credit investor, has partnered with crypto investment firm NovaWulf in a bid to acquire bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network. With support from a consortium that includes Gemini Trust, the acquisition aims to restructure and rescue the lender using blockchain technology, amidst concerns about security and trust in the platform.
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Apollo’s Bold Move into Crypto: Acquiring Celsius and Impact on Blockchain Future
Apollo Global Management, overseeing over $500 billion in assets, is reportedly bidding to acquire troubled cryptocurrency lender Celsius. This represents a significant incursion of traditional finance giants into the digital asset realm. If successful, Celsius plans to mine Bitcoin, participate in Ethereum staking, and issue blockchain-based security tokens.
Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Sparks Bidding War: Wall Street’s Race for a Crypto Comeback
The once-bankrupt crypto lender, Celsius Network, is witnessing a fierce bidding battle between two investor groups backed by Apollo Global Management and Fortress Investment Group. Both groups aim to restart Celsius’ business with a new management team, proposing to invest $50 million into the company and transforming it into a publicly-traded entity. The winning bidder could be announced soon.