
South Korea’s Supreme Court Declares TerraUSD and Luna Non-Securities
The verdict sets a key precedent that could influence future legal classifications of virtual assets in South Korea.
The verdict sets a key precedent that could influence future legal classifications of virtual assets in South Korea.
The Terraform Labs startup is on track to wind down its operations after receiving the approval from Judge Brendan Shannon.
The crypto industry is currently in a phase where investors prioritize transparency and robust security.
The shift from TFL to community management will significantly impact the Terra ecosystem and the LUNA token.
The $4.5 billion SEC settlement marks one of the largest in crypto history, effectively barring Terraform Labs and its co-founder Do Kwon from the crypto industry.
As a result of the Terra blockchain exploit report and the blockchain suspension, the ASTRO token price collapsed by a staggering 60% from around $0.045 to as low as $0.01313 earlier today.
Once Terra blockchain discovered the attack, the team launched emergency measures to contain the situation. This helped prevent further damage and ensure that more tokens are not siphoned.
This deadline for claims is a key part of Terraform Labs’ strategy to handle its financial and legal issues.
The Digital Asset Alliance, which represents crypto companies, has said it will conduct a proper review of 1,333 altcoins over the next six months.
Although the reason behind the transfer is not very clear, LFG earlier announced that it is set to move assets toward direct custody to enhance the fund’s security.
Lawyers representing Terraform Labs stated that the SEC should effectively seek the penalty from the Luna foundation Guard (LFG) which is a non-entity in this case as of now.
If found guilty by Judge Richard Jones, the former Binance CEO could face up to 10 years in prison, although the sentencing guidelines recommend a jail term of 12 to 18 months.
Crypto fraud cases in South Korea are currently on the rise as the industry gains momentum in the country.
Since the arrest of Do Kwon, both the United States and South Korea have submitted extradition requests, setting the stage for a legal war between the two countries.
Officials in both the United States and South Korea have been vying for jurisdiction over Do Kwon’s fraud allegations. The Terra co-founder’s extradition timeline remains uncertain.