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Jane Street Accused of Insider Trading Before Terra UST Collapse
Jane Street faces allegations of using insider information via a private Telegram channel to unwind UST positions before Terra's 2022 collapse.
Fantom (FTM) Andre Cronje Raises Alarm Over Ethena's USDe Stablecoin Risks
Fantom founder Andre Cronje voices apprehension about USDe stablecoin's sustainability, invoking fears of a Terra-like collapse.
Tether CTO Paolo Ardoino Dispels USDT Market Fear Amidst Rising Deposits in Curve 3Pool
Paolo Ardoino, CTO of Tether and Bitfinex, has responded to growing fears in the crypto market with an assertive tweet stating, "Markets are edgy in these days, so it's easy for attackers to capitalize on this general sentiment. But at Tether we're ready as always. Let them come. We're ready to redeem any amount."
Terra co-founder indicted for forging legal documents
The Prosecutor’s Office of the State of Podgorica has indicted former Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon for allegedly forging legal documents. Kwon was arrested in March after allegedly attempting to board a flight to Dubai with fake documents. Han Chang-jun, Terraform’s former CFO, is facing similar charges.
Terra's Partnership with Washington Nationals Raises Eyebrows
Terra, the cryptocurrency ecosystem that collapsed in May 2022, made a prominent appearance at Nationals Park during the Washington Nationals' home opener on March 30. Despite Terra's collapse, a partnership between the company and the baseball team had been in effect since February 2022, with the Terra community committing $38.2 million over five years to secure the deal. Terra's founder, Do Kwon, is currently in police custody in Montenegro and is reportedly facing harsh conditions in the penal system.
Terra co-founder sought for arrest
South Korean authorities are making a renewed push to detain Terra co-founder Shin Hyun-Seong, also known as Daniel Shin, after the arrest of co-founder Do Kwon. Shin is suspected of involvement in promoting unstable investment opportunities with Terra tokens, with allegations of fraud and illegal fundraising.
The Bank for International Settlements
Industry executives and authorities have raised worries about crypto market structure after the 2022 meltdown.
Stablegains Sued for Allegedly Misleading Investors
Stablegains, a DeFi yield platform that closed in May, is being sued in California.
Former Tmon CEO faces arrest for taking bribes to promote Terra Classic
According to South Korean authorities, advertising raised the price of Terra Classic token LUNC.
South Korean Officials Confirm They Sent Team to Serbia to Find Do Kwon
South Korean authorities have increased their search for Do Kwon and deployed state officials to Serbia.
Mars Hub Launches Independent Cosmos Application Chain
An airdrop on the mainnet will unlock 64.4 million MARS tokens for Terra Classic holders who held them throughout the two historical snapshots. Osmosis blockchain will launch the first Mars outpost in early 2023.
Terra Co-Founder Do Kwon Allegedly Hiding In Serbia
South Korean officials have asked Serbian assistance in bringing him back to face prosecution. The 31-year-old relocated to Singapore before the Terra ecosystem collapsed. Serbia is not one of South Korea's 31 bilateral extradition treaties. It's unclear if South Korea can extradite Kwon.
Singapore police allegedly investigate Hodlnaut
Singaporean crypto lender Hodlnaut is reportedly under investigation for cheating and fraud. Multiple complaints against the platform between August and November 2022 prompted the police to investigate the exchange's founders. Singapore police say most complaints involve misrepresentations.
Report on Kwon's Escape to Dubai in Sept is True: Korean Prosecutors
Prosecutors in Seoul have said that a report about crypto fugitive Do Kwon's departure from Singapore to Dubai in September is true. They added that his travel to Dubai is likely a stopover to another destination.
Terra's Do Kwon Says He is Cooperating With Prosecutors in New Interview
In a new interview with Laura Shin, Do Kwon maintained that he has been cooperating with prosecutors