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Israeli crypto firm Celsius files for bankruptcy

Cryptocurrencies have plummeted in value this year.
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The Israeli cryptocurrency company Celsius has filed for bankruptcy, becoming the latest casualty in the worldwide cryptocurrency crash. 

The New Jersey-based, Israeli-founded firm filed for bankruptcy in New York City yesterday. Celsius said in a statement that the decision will "provide the Company with the best opportunity to stabilize the business (and) consummate a comprehensive restructuring transaction that maximizes value for all stakeholders.” 

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