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Policy

Do Kwon’s South Korea Extradition Uncertain After Challenge from Top Prosecutor

The Montenegrin High Court’s decision to extradite Kwon to his native South Korea over the U.S. overstepped the limits of its power, according to the supreme state prosecutor.

Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon (CoinDesk TV)

Policy

Do Kwon to Be Extradited to South Korea After March 23, Lawyer Says

A Montenegrin high court on Thursday approved Kwon's extradition to the Asian nation to face criminal charges over the collapse of Terra.

Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon on CoinDesk TV in December. (CoinDesk)

Policy

Terra’s Do Kwon Wins Extradition Appeal in Montenegro as Case Heads for Retrial

Kwon is facing fraud charges in the U.S. around his role in Terra's collapse.

Terra co-founders Daniel Shin and Do Kwon (Terraform Labs)

Tech

The Protocol: Bitcoin's Call for Volunteers, Ethena's USDe, Blast's Blast-Off

In this week's issue of CoinDesk's newsletter on blockchain technology, we've got an exclusive interview with Stacks co-creator Muneeb Ali. PLUS: More than $200 million of blockchain project fundraisings.

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Policy

Do Kwon Wins Second Chance to Appeal Extradition From Montenegro

The appeal is a minor victory for Kwon, who initially won an appeal in November only for it to be subsequently overturned.

Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon on CoinDesk TV in December. (CoinDesk)

Policy

Former Terraform Labs CFO Han Chang-joon Extradited to South Korea by Montenegro

Han Chang-joon was charged with carrying falsified travel documents alongside Terra co-founder Do Kwon last year.

Terra Community AMA with Do Kwon (April 2021)  (Terra, modified by CoinDesk)

Videos

Why Terra's USTC, LUNC Are Skyrocketing This Week

TerraClassicUSD (USTC) and its sister token Terra luna classic (LUNC) – remnants of the blown-up Terra blockchain – skyrocketed this week, fueled by a new Binance perpetuals contract listing and the emergence of a bitcoin-focused revamp and airdrop plan. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

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Markets

Terra's USTC Gains 300% as Bitcoin-Focused Comeback Plan, Binance Perpetuals Listing Fuel Speculative Frenzy

USTC and LUNC tokens are remnants of the collapsed Terra ecosystem that some community members remained committed to revive.

TerraClassicUSD price (CoinDesk)

Videos

Bitcoin Slips to $37K; How Big of a Flight Risk Is Former Binance CEO Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao?

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest crypto stories of the day, including the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) arguing that Binance's former CEO should remain free until sentencing, but only in the U.S. A court in Montenegro has approved the extradition of Terra founder Do Kwon. And, a closer look at bitcoin's (BTC) price action after breaching $38,000 last Friday.

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Policy

Do Kwon's Appeal in Fake Passport Case Denied by Montenegro High Court

The founder of Terraform Labs was sentenced to four months in prison, and faces extradition following the completion of his sentence.

Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon on CoinDesk TV in December. (CoinDesk)