Link copied 
Celsius Network, a once prominent cryptocurrency lender, is navigating the choppy seas of bankruptcy. However, a recent approval could serve as a beacon of hope for its creditors. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has sanctioned a financial rescue plan that allows Celsius to transform its altcoin assets into the more widely accepted Bitcoin and Ether.
The ruling, delivered by Judge Martin Glenn, marks a pivotal turn in this prolonged saga, setting in motion a process that could soon ensure the disbursal of funds to the patient creditors. The breakthrough came after Celsius and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reached a consensus on the matter. Judge Glenn's mandate, dated July 1, 2023, grants Celsius the right to transmute their non-Withhold or Custody account related crypto holdings into BTC or ETH.
Struggling with bankruptcy since 2022, partially due to the downfall of the Terra ecosystem, the Celsius Network left its creditors in a lurch. Yet, the court's recent decision appears to have breathed new life into the beleaguered lender's resolution process.
The approval came amidst the SEC's intensified scrutiny of altcoins, leading several crypto entities to consider similar conversion tactics. The categorization of altcoins as securities by the SEC has sparked a wave of conversions into Bitcoin and Ether across the crypto landscape.
In May 2023, Celsius Network was bought out by crypto consortium Fahrenheit. Operating under the new ownership's guidance, the network is now gearing up to unveil a restructured bankruptcy plan. While the finer details remain under wraps, it is certain that the remodeled strategy will involve distributing the recovered assets as Bitcoin and Ether.
The bankruptcy of Celsius Network had a domino effect, triggering financial woes for entities like Voyager Digital and FTX. As a response, these companies are now exploring innovative approaches to placate their creditors' reimbursement requests.
