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Crypto Winter Buries Celsius Network and Batters DeFi
Allayannis, George (Yiorgos); Sesia, Aldo Case F-2027 / Published February 14, 2023 / 20 pages.
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In July 2022, Celsius Network (Celsius), a cryptocurrency (crypto) network, filed for bankruptcy. Celsius was a “crypto bank” but often acted as a hedge fund. It was taking deposits in cryptos such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), promising a sizeable yield to the depositors and then lending these out to institutional investors, or more aggressively to decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols which were promising an even higher yield (but with a higher risk, of course). The case examines the DeFi ecosystem, its key players, and discusses key building blocks such as stablecoins and their role in it. The case can be taught in a course on financial institutions, capital markets, or fintech.



Learning Objectives

•To discuss the DeFi ecosystem •To examine the crypto winter and its impact on Celsius •To examine stablecoins and their role in the ecosystem •To explore the governance and transparency of the ecosystem •To understand the risks behind DeFi


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  • Overview

    In July 2022, Celsius Network (Celsius), a cryptocurrency (crypto) network, filed for bankruptcy. Celsius was a “crypto bank” but often acted as a hedge fund. It was taking deposits in cryptos such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), promising a sizeable yield to the depositors and then lending these out to institutional investors, or more aggressively to decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols which were promising an even higher yield (but with a higher risk, of course). The case examines the DeFi ecosystem, its key players, and discusses key building blocks such as stablecoins and their role in it. The case can be taught in a course on financial institutions, capital markets, or fintech.

  • Learning Objectives

    Learning Objectives

    •To discuss the DeFi ecosystem •To examine the crypto winter and its impact on Celsius •To examine stablecoins and their role in the ecosystem •To explore the governance and transparency of the ecosystem •To understand the risks behind DeFi