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Do Kwon Pleads Not Guilty in US Crypto Fraud Case

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

3 months ago


Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon, known for his role in the collapse of TerraUSD and Luna, appeared in US court pleading not guilty to nine fraud charges.

Charges Against Do Kwon

Do Kwon was extradited from Montenegro to the US after being arrested for using a fake passport. He appeared in Manhattan federal court facing charges including securities fraud, wire fraud, commodities fraud, and money-laundering conspiracy, related to the 2022 meltdown of Terraform tokens wiping out nearly $40 billion in market value.

Impact on the Crypto Market

The case became a landmark in the cryptocurrency world, opening up possibilities for litigation and regulatory action. Do Kwon agreed to detention without bail as prosecutors alleged he misled investors about TerraUSD's stability with a computer algorithm described as 'Terra Protocol'.

International Pursuit and Next Steps

Do Kwon was arrested in Montenegro in March 2023 while attempting to travel with a forged passport. Following legal disputes, Montenegrin authorities decided to extradite him to the US instead of South Korea. Kwon is due back in court on January 8, with the case prosecuted by the Manhattan US Attorney's Office.

Do Kwon's case highlights the importance of regulatory oversight in the cryptocurrency world. His upcoming legal proceedings could significantly impact the regulation and perception of the crypto market.

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