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LUNA Countdown to Death: The "Prophetic Trade" Mystery Before the Evaporation of 40 Billion

Summary: In February 2026, Terraform Labs' bankruptcy liquidator filed a lawsuit against quantitative trading giant Jane Street in Manhattan federal court, alleging insider trading related to the May 2022 collapse of Terra (LUNA) and UST, which erased $40 billion in value. The complaint centers on a private chat group called "Bryce's Secret," through which Jane Street allegedly obtained non-public information. Specifically, it is claimed that Jane Street was tipped off about Terraform's plan to withdraw $150 million UST from the Curve liquidity pool. Ten minutes after the withdrawal, a wallet linked to Jane Street removed $85 million UST. Additionally, as UST crashed, Jane Street reportedly offered to buy Luna at a steep discount. This case follows a separate $4 billion lawsuit against Jump Trading, which allegedly profited from earlier UST depegging events and received secret Bitcoin transfers. Jane Street dismissed the suit as a desperate money grab, arguing the collapse was ultimately caused by Terraform's fraud. The cases highlight ongoing concerns about information asymmetry and insider advantages in crypto markets, despite their decentralized ethos.

比推02/25 05:39

LUNA Countdown to Death: The "Prophetic Trade" Mystery Before the Evaporation of 40 Billion

比推02/25 05:39

Terraform Labs Sues Jump Trading For Alleged Role In 2022 Collapse

Following the 15-year prison sentencing of its founder Do Kwon, Terraform Labs' bankruptcy administrator has filed a $4 billion lawsuit against Jump Trading. The suit alleges the firm engaged in "illicit market manipulation, self-dealing, and misuse of assets" to enrich itself at investors' expense during Terra's 2022 collapse. The event, triggered when the TerraUSD stablecoin lost its peg, wiped out an estimated $40 billion in value. Jump Trading has dismissed the lawsuit as a desperate attempt to deflect blame. Separately, Kwon, who pleaded guilty to fraud charges in the U.S., may face a second trial and over 30 years in prison if extradited to South Korea, where over 200,000 victims reported losses exceeding $204 million.

bitcoinist12/20 11:01

Terraform Labs Sues Jump Trading For Alleged Role In 2022 Collapse

bitcoinist12/20 11:01

Jump Trading Sued for $4B Over Alleged Terra Manipulation

In a major lawsuit, Terraform Labs' bankruptcy administrator is seeking up to $4 billion in damages from Jump Trading and its executives, alleging market manipulation that contributed to the 2022 collapse of the Terra ecosystem. The suit claims Jump entered into secret agreements to purchase LUNA tokens at a massive discount and artificially propped up the TerraUSD stablecoin, concealing fundamental flaws in its algorithmic design. These alleged actions, including undisclosed transfers of nearly 50,000 BTC, were kept secret to avoid regulatory scrutiny. This is the second significant legal challenge for Jump related to Terra, following previous settlements with regulators.

TheNewsCrypto12/19 12:54

Jump Trading Sued for $4B Over Alleged Terra Manipulation

TheNewsCrypto12/19 12:54

Jump Trading hit with $4B lawsuit tied to $50B Terra crash

In a $4 billion lawsuit, the administrator of Terraform Labs' bankruptcy has accused Jump Trading and its executives of unlawfully profiting from and contributing to the 2022 Terra collapse. The suit alleges Jump entered secret agreements to purchase LUNA tokens at a massive discount in exchange for artificially maintaining the peg of the TerraUSD (UST) stablecoin, hiding flaws in its algorithmic mechanism. The crash resulted in approximately $50 billion in losses. The filing further claims nearly 50,000 BTC from a reserve fund were transferred to Jump without a written agreement. This is not the first legal action against Jump related to Terra; a subsidiary previously paid a $123 million SEC settlement over misleading investors about UST's stability.

cointelegraph12/19 10:18

Jump Trading hit with $4B lawsuit tied to $50B Terra crash

cointelegraph12/19 10:18

Do Kwon in Jail But Terra Drama Continues — Bankruptcy Estate Sues Jump Trading

While Terra founder Do Kwon is serving a 15-year prison sentence, the fallout from the 2022 collapse of TerraUSD (UST) continues. The bankruptcy administrator for Terraform Labs has filed a lawsuit against Jump Crypto, alleging the trading firm engaged in shady deals with Kwon that contributed to UST's failure. The complaint claims Jump secretly profited from discounted LUNA tokens and manipulated the market by secretly propping up UST during a 2021 depegging event, masking its structural weaknesses. The lawsuit further alleges the Luna Foundation Guard improperly transferred nearly 50,000 BTC to Jump without a formal agreement. Seeking roughly $4 billion in damages, the administrator accuses Jump of market manipulation and self-dealing that enriched the firm while devastating retail investors and triggering a broader crypto market contagion.

ccn.com12/19 08:55

Do Kwon in Jail But Terra Drama Continues — Bankruptcy Estate Sues Jump Trading

ccn.com12/19 08:55

Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for $40 Billion Terra Crypto Project Collapse

Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in the United States for fraud related to the 2022 collapse of the TerraUSD (UST) and LUNA tokens. The crash of the Terra ecosystem, which he developed, resulted in an estimated $40-60 billion in losses for the crypto community, stemming from both the token devaluation and the failure of associated services like Anchor. Kwon, who initially blamed the collapse on actions by third-party traders, faced nine charges including fraud, market manipulation, and money laundering. After his 2024 arrest in Montenegro with fake travel documents, he was extradited to the U.S. and later pleaded guilty to two charges. While prosecutors sought a 12-year sentence and his defense argued for five, the judge deemed the defense's request "utterly unreasonable." The judge emphasized the "staggering" scale of the fraud, the number of victims, and Kwon's attempts to flee justice. He also condemned Kwon's "despicable" behavior for publicly advising retail investors to keep investing while he and his associates privately withdrew their funds. Kwon's sentence will be reduced by the 17 months he already served in a Montenegrin prison. He may also be eligible for transfer to South Korea after serving half of his term and faces potential asset forfeiture of $19 million.

RBK-crypto12/12 08:30

Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for $40 Billion Terra Crypto Project Collapse

RBK-crypto12/12 08:30

Trial 1314 Days Late: Mastermind Behind $40 Billion Stablecoin Collapse Sentenced to 15 Years

The trial of Do Kwon, the mastermind behind the $40 billion Terra (LUNA) and UST stablecoin collapse, concluded on December 11, 2025, with a 15-year prison sentence. After 1,314 days since the catastrophic crash, Kwon was convicted of orchestrating an "epic, generational-scale fraud" that wiped out life savings for over a million victims and triggered a crypto market crisis, including the fall of FTX. Despite his defense pleading for a five-year term, citing arrogance rather than greed as motive, the judge dismissed it as absurd and deemed the prosecution’s recommended 12 years too lenient. Kwon, who had initially pleaded not guilty, eventually admitted to two counts of conspiracy and wire fraud in August, agreeing to forfeit over $19 million in assets. Victim impact statements revealed devastating losses—homes, retirement funds, and education savings vanished. Many described being misled by Kwon’s false assurances and cult-like influence. In a rare apology, Kwon expressed remorse, acknowledging his "arrogance" and the pain he caused. He may serve half his sentence in the U.S. before potential transfer to South Korea, where he faces additional charges.

marsbit12/12 06:41

Trial 1314 Days Late: Mastermind Behind $40 Billion Stablecoin Collapse Sentenced to 15 Years

marsbit12/12 06:41

Terraform Co-Founder Receives 15-Years Prison Sentence

Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and conspiracy. His criminal actions were central to the 2022 crypto market crash, which erased nearly $40 billion in market value. The judge considered victim impact statements, including one individual who became homeless after losing $81,000. The sentence was deemed necessary due to the severity and deliberate nature of the fraud. Kwon expressed remorse and may serve part of his sentence in South Korea, where he could face additional charges. His case is compared to other high-profile crypto fraud sentences.

TheNewsCrypto12/12 06:14

Terraform Co-Founder Receives 15-Years Prison Sentence

TheNewsCrypto12/12 06:14

Crypto Morning Brief: US Initial Jobless Claims Surge, Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

Crypto Morning Brief: U.S. initial jobless claims surged to 236,000, exceeding expectations. Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon was sentenced to 15 years in prison for fraud related to the $40 billion Terra-Luna collapse. In other news, the SEC's crypto working group will hold a roundtable on financial regulation and privacy. Former President Trump launched a "Gold Card" program offering legal residency for investments. Coinbase expanded DEX support to all Solana tokens, enabling trading without traditional listing. Ant International highlighted AI and blockchain's role in transforming global payments. Meanwhile, RWA tokenization services faced a sharp decline in interest from mainland Chinese companies following a regulatory warning. Additional updates include e& piloting a dirham stablecoin and Jupiter Exchange acquiring RainFi to develop Solana's credit markets.

深潮12/12 01:19

Crypto Morning Brief: US Initial Jobless Claims Surge, Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

深潮12/12 01:19

Mars Daily | Terra Founder Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years by US Federal Judge; FTX Redeems 195,000 SOL

Mars News Summary: Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by a U.S. federal judge for fraud related to the collapse of Terra and Luna tokens. The sentence exceeds the initial prosecution request of 12 years. Separately, FTX/Alameda redeemed 194,800 SOL from staking and distributed them to 26 addresses, likely for transfer to major exchanges. In other developments, Coinbase plans to announce prediction markets and tokenized stock products on December 17. Ethereum spot ETFs show signs of recovery with mild inflows, and U.S. senators are making progress on comprehensive crypto market legislation after meetings with bank executives. Additionally, the CFTC revoked a 2020 guidance on digital asset "actual delivery," and Binance deepened its partnership with the Trump-affiliated USD1 stablecoin.

marsbit12/12 01:06

Mars Daily | Terra Founder Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years by US Federal Judge; FTX Redeems 195,000 SOL

marsbit12/12 01:06

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