Terraform Labs and CEO Do Kwon to Settle Fraud Case with SEC
- Terraform Labs and CEO Do Kwon reach a preliminary settlement with the SEC over allegations of misleading investors.
- The settlement terms are set to be finalized and submitted for court approval by June 12, 2024.
According to the Securities and Exchange Commission v. Terraform Labs case, as documented in Court Listener last updated on May 30, 2024, the lawyers representing both parties announced a settlement in principle during a telephone conference before Judge Jed Rakoff. The details are to be finalized and expected for court approval by June 12, 2024.
Background of the SEC’s Case Against Terraform Labs
The SEC’s allegations against Terraform Labs and Do Kwon were centered on the deceptive marketing and sale of cryptocurrency tokens, particularly the algorithmic stablecoin TerraUSD (UST) and related Terra tokens. The regulator’s claims focus on Terraform and Kwon offering crypto assets without the necessary registration, coupled with misleading assertions about their stability and investment prospects.
In February, a jury found Terraform and Kwon liable for defrauding investors, which led to discussions about remedies during the May 29 conference. These developments are closely watched by the cryptocurrency markets, with details monitored through updates like those on Coin Market Caps.
Implications of the Settlement
Despite the preliminary nature of the agreement with the SEC, the impact of the TerraUSD collapse continues to loom large over Terraform Labs. The collapse of this stablecoin, aimed to maintain a consistent value of $1, spurred significant market disruptions. Moreover, Kwon and his company faced accusations of falsely representing the integration of Terraform’s blockchain in a popular Korean mobile payment app.
Court documents reveal that prior demands by the SEC included the forfeiture of $5.3 billion from stablecoin sales and fines totaling $520 million for Terraform Labs and Do Kwon. These figures underscore the serious nature of the fraud charges and reflect ongoing challenges in the governance and stability of digital currencies.
LUNA’s Market Response
As the legal proceedings unfold, the price of LUNA has shown significant movements, currently standing at $0.6897, marking an increase of 16.97% in the past day and 16.23% over the past week. Following an analyst prediction published by CNF, there is an expected 1,134% surge for Terra Classic to $0.00139 as LUNC confirms a bullish pattern. View LUNA’s price chart below
