U.S. Judge Allows Celsius $4 Billion Bitcoin Lawsuit Against Tether to Proceed

A U.S. federal judge has authorized Celsius Network to proceed with its lawsuit against Tether, concerning the alleged mishandling of a $4 billion Bitcoin liquidation. This legal development marks a significant milestone in the ongoing dispute between the cryptocurrency lending platform and the stablecoin issuer. Celsius claims that Tether’s actions during the liquidation process negatively impacted its financial stability, raising critical questions about counterparty risk within the crypto ecosystem. The ruling underscores the increasing scrutiny of operational transparency and risk management practices among major crypto entities. Market participants and investors are closely monitoring the case, as its outcome could set important precedents for future litigation involving digital asset custodians and stablecoin issuers. This decision also highlights the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding cryptocurrency transactions and the enforcement of contractual obligations in decentralized finance.