CRYPTOCURRENCY
SEC Seeks $5.3B Judgment Against Terraform Labs and Do Kwon
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a motion for billions of dollars in disgorgement and civil penalties against Terraform Labs and co-founder Do Kwon. The SEC is seeking $4.7 billion in disgorgement and prejudgment interest, along with $520 million in civil penalties. Terraform and Kwon have proposed lower penalties, and the SEC is also considering additional measures to prevent future violations.
Terraform Labs and Do Kwon Held Liable for Securities Fraud by NY Jury
erraform Labs and Do Kwon face a guilty verdict for defrauding investors in a landmark case, highlighting the need for regulatory compliance in the crypto market.
SEC Brands Terraform Labs a "House of Cards" as Civil Trial Commences
SEC accuses Terraform Labs of constructing a fraudulent empire, with the civil trial beginning over a year after the lawsuit was filed.
South Korea's Police Agency Requests INTERPOL's Assistance for Extradition of Terra's Do Kwon
South Korea intensifies efforts to extradite Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon by seeking INTERPOL's cooperation after a Montenegrin court rejects U.S. extradition.
Ex-Terraform Labs CFO Extradited to South Korea in Crypto Fraud Case
Han Chang-joon, former Terraform Labs CFO, has been extradited to South Korea for charges of financial fraud in the crypto industry, marking a significant international effort to combat digital asset fraud.
Luna Terraform Labs Opts for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy to Counter SEC's Securities Fraud Lawsuit
Terraform Labs files for bankruptcy to appeal against SEC lawsuit, challenging jurisdiction over crypto assets. CEO Amani challenges jurisdiction, affecting cryptocurrency regulation and digital asset classification.
SEC Agrees to Delay Terraform Labs Trial, Awaiting Do Kwon's Extradition
The SEC has postponed the trial of Terraform Labs and Do Kwon, pending Kwon's extradition to the US, for a $40 billion cryptocurrency fraud.
LUNA Do Kwon's Trial Postponement Request Amid Extradition Delays
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon requests postponement of his U.S. trial, scheduled for January 29th, to mid-March due to extradition challenges in Montenegro. The SEC filed fraud charges against Kwon in February 2023, related to the collapse of TerraUSD and LUNA tokens.
SEC Ties Terraform Ruling to Binance in Securities Violations and Deceptive Practice Case
SEC links Terraform Labs ruling to Binance case, alleging unregistered securities offerings and deceptive practices in crypto trading.
Jump Crypto Enters Confidential Phase in SEC vs. Terraform Labs Case
Jump Crypto has been granted access to confidential documents in the SEC vs. Terraform Labs case, allegedly implicating them in the TerraUSD devaluation and Terra's collapse.