Terra
Ex-Hodlnaut CEO Charged With Fraud Over Terra (UST) Collapse
Singapore's former Hodlnaut CEO faces six fraud charges tied to misleading statements about the platform's exposure to the $45B Terra ecosystem crash.
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.