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23,000 Bitcoin In Limbo As China Detains Scam Boss Chen Zhi

Cambodia has extradited Chen Zhi, an alleged kingpin of a major "pig-butchering" scam network, to China. This raises a significant question for the market and law enforcement regarding the fate of the Bitcoin still linked to him. According to Alex Thorn of Galaxy Digital, over 23,000 BTC (valued at more than $2 billion) associated with Chen remain in limbo. This is separate from the 127,000 BTC previously seized by US authorities. Thorn notes that none of the 23,191 BTC has moved since Chen's arrest. A jurisdictional dilemma now exists, as the US holds an indictment for Chen, but China is now holding him, making it unclear which government, if any, will be able to seize the remaining Bitcoin.

bitcoinist01/08 18:06

23,000 Bitcoin In Limbo As China Detains Scam Boss Chen Zhi

bitcoinist01/08 18:06

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

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

Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison, Crypto's Prison All-Stars Welcome Another Heavyweight Guest

Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by a U.S. federal court. The ruling follows his extradition from Montenegro and guilty plea to charges of conspiracy fraud and wire fraud. Kwon was the mastermind behind Terra (LUNA) and its algorithmic stablecoin UST, which collapsed dramatically in May 2022, erasing tens of billions in market value and triggering a prolonged crypto market downturn. The failure of Terra’s “algorithmic” mechanism—which lacked sufficient collateral—led to widespread investor losses, with reports of tragic outcomes including suicides. After the collapse, Kwon fled South Korea and evaded international authorities using forged documents before eventually being captured in Montenegro in March 2023. He was later extradited to the U.S. in late 2024. Prosecutors had sought a 12-year sentence, while Kwon’s defense argued for five years. The judge, however, imposed a stricter sentence, citing the unprecedented scale of fraud, Kwon’s attempt to evade justice, and the need for deterrence. Kwon now joins other high-profile convicted crypto figures like SBF and Alex Mashinsky, marking a symbolic end to an era of reckless expansion and fraud in the industry.

Odaily星球日报12/12 00:50

Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison, Crypto's Prison All-Stars Welcome Another Heavyweight Guest

Odaily星球日报12/12 00:50

Terraform co-founder sentenced to 15 years in prison after guilty plea

Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by a U.S. court after pleading guilty to wire fraud and conspiracy. The collapse of Terraform in 2022 wiped out an estimated $40 billion from the crypto market. Judge Paul Engelmayer called the fraud "unusually serious," stating that Kwon "publicly lied to the market" for years. Kwon expressed remorse and requested to serve his sentence in South Korea, where he may face additional charges and up to 40 more years in prison. Approximately 16,500 victims were affected, with several testifying about severe financial losses during the sentencing. Kwon is the latest high-profile crypto executive to be convicted, following cases like FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried and Celsius' Alex Mashinsky.

cointelegraph12/11 22:07

Terraform co-founder sentenced to 15 years in prison after guilty plea