US Attorney Williams Announces Mashinsky Fraud Charges

The video discusses the collapse of the crypto platform Celsius, which filed for bankruptcy after managing $25 billion in assets. An investigation revealed that Celsius' founder, Alex Mashinsky, and Chief Revenue Officer, Roni Cohen-Pavon, were involved in fraudulent schemes, including making false claims about the platform's safety and inflating the price of Celsius' token. Mashinsky allegedly sold his tokens secretly, profiting $42 million. A non-prosecution agreement with Celsius aims to recover funds for victims. The video emphasizes accountability for fraud, regardless of its form.

What was the total amount that Mashinsky allegedly benefited from by selling his own tokens?

What is the message conveyed regarding accountability for fraud in the context of this case?