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As Justice Is Sought for Do Kwon, South Korea’s Crypto Scene Emerges From Terra’s Shadow
The collapse of Terra continues to reverberate in Do Kwon’s homeland, but there are signs of progress, CoinDesk’s Emily Parker reports.
Terraform Labs Founder Do Kwon Arrested in Montenegro, Country's Interior Minister Says
The founder of Terraform Labs, Do Kwon, appears to have been arrested in Montenegro, according to a tweet by the country's minister of interior, Filip Adzic. CoinDesk has reached out to the Montenegro government for comment. Crypto traders reacted to the news, with Terra's LUNA tokens falling steeply in the immediate aftermath. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments surrounding the fall of the Terra ecosystem that shook the crypto industry last year.
DappRadar: NFT Trading Volumes Hit $2B Last Month
According to Web3 data platform DappRadar’s latest industry report, NFT trading volumes reached $2 billion in February – the highest number since before the meteoric crash of Terra and its UST and LUNA tokens in May 2022. CoinDesk Reporter Cam Thompson joins "The Hash" panel to discuss the state of the digital collectibles industry, citing the success of the Yuga Labs ecosystem and the Blur NFT marketplace.
NFT Trading Volumes Hit $2B in February, Highest Since LUNA Crash, Thanks to Blur
According to DappRadar’s February report, the catalysts for the huge spike include the ongoing NFT marketplace war and Yuga Labs’ loyal fans and successful launches.
What to Expect From CoinDesk's Crypto Crooks Season 2: The Rise and Fall of Do Kwon
The CoinDesk Podcast Network is launching the second season of "Crypto Crooks," following the story of Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon. CoinDesk Chief Insights Columnist and "Crypto Crooks" host David Z. Morris shares a preview. "Crypto Crooks" Season 2: The Rise and Fall of Do Kwon, debuts on Tuesday, Feb. 28.
Jump Crypto Booked $1.28B in Profits as Terra's Ecosystem Crumbled: Sources
When U.S. regulators sued Do Kwon and Terraform Labs this week for the spectacular implosion of their UST stablecoin and related LUNA token, a huge question was left unanswered: who was the trading partner that booked $1.28 billion in profits as Terra’s $40 billion ecosystem crumbled? According to CoinDesk sources, it was Jump Crypto, a company whose parent has deep roots in conventional finance that’s become a giant in digital assets. “The Hash” panel discusses the latest developments after the SEC released a 55-page document detailing various charges of fraud against Do Kwon and Terraform Labs.
Brian Laverdure: Time For Regulations
Crypto and blockchain have seen everything this year. From the start with its all-time highs and its role in the Ukraine War to the year ending with the debacles of Terra Luna and the mess left by FTX and much more. These instances have left the industry edging more towards the importance of security and regulations in the space. We spoke with the Independent Community Bankers of America's Brian Laverdure to learn more about developments in crypto asset regulation and how they might help the industry rebound.
He Put a Magnifying Glass on Terra and It Went Up in Flames
Having whistleblowers’ trust made a cranky pseudonymous Twitter account key to the flameout of Terraform Labs and its LUNA token. That’s why FatManTerra is one of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022.
