# Сопутствующие статьи по теме Fraud

Новостной центр HTX предлагает последние статьи и углубленный анализ по "Fraud", охватывающие рыночные тренды, новости проектов, развитие технологий и политику регулирования в криптоиндустрии.

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

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

cointelegraph12/11 22:07

American Federation Of Teachers Opposes Crypto Market Structure Bill In New Letter

The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has formally opposed a proposed crypto market structure bill, urging the Senate Banking Committee to reconsider the legislation. In a letter, AFT President Randi Weingarten called the bill “irresponsible” and “reckless,” warning it could endanger pension funds and retirement plans like 401(k)s by exposing them to volatile and potentially fraudulent crypto assets. She highlighted a provision allowing non-crypto companies to issue stock on blockchain, bypassing existing securities regulations, which could lead to “disastrous outcomes.” The AFT’s opposition aligns with concerns from other groups, including the AFL-CIO and several Democratic senators, who fear the bill may weaken investor protections and potentially trigger another financial crisis. Progress on the bill has been delayed, but a new draft is expected for review soon.

bitcoinist12/11 08:43

American Federation Of Teachers Opposes Crypto Market Structure Bill In New Letter

bitcoinist12/11 08:43

Crypto Market Prices the Verdict: $1.8 Billion Bet on Do Kwon's Sentencing Outcome

The cryptocurrency market is witnessing an extraordinary $1.8 billion in futures trading volume for LUNA and LUNA2 tokens, despite their lack of fundamental value. This surge in speculative activity is directly tied to the upcoming sentencing hearing of Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon in a New York federal court on December 11th. Prosecutors are seeking a 12-year prison sentence for Kwon’s role in the $40 billion Terra-LUNA collapse, while his defense team is arguing for a 5-year term. This 7-year discrepancy has created a high-stakes betting environment. The market is characterized by extreme divergence, with a high volume of short positions (indicated by negative funding rates) and a powerful counter-force of buyers attempting to squeeze those shorts. The article argues that the current LUNA traders are not the original victims of the crash but are now primarily event-driven speculators, quantitative funds, and opportunistic traders. For them, LUNA has been transformed from a failed project into a pure "legal derivative," a volatile instrument whose price is entirely driven by the legal outcome of Kwon's case, devoid of any fundamental anchor. The author concludes that regardless of the sentencing outcome—whether a harsh or light sentence—the event's conclusion will likely cause LUNA's price to collapse. A harsh sentence would reaffirm its zero fundamental value, while a light sentence would trigger a "sell the news" event. This situation exemplifies the crypto market's cold, hyper-efficient ability to price and monetize anything, including justice and a person's freedom, reducing moral judgment to mere noise against the pursuit of volatility and profit.

比推12/10 14:17

Crypto Market Prices the Verdict: $1.8 Billion Bet on Do Kwon's Sentencing Outcome

比推12/10 14:17

On the Eve of Do Kwon's Trial, $1.8 Billion Is Betting on His Sentence

Summary: On the eve of Do Kwon's final sentencing hearing, LUNA and LUNA2 contracts recorded a staggering $1.8 billion in trading volume despite having no fundamental value. The market is speculating on the outcome of the trial, with extreme divergence between short and long positions. Prosecutors are seeking a 12-year sentence, while the defense argues for 5 years. This legal event has turned LUNA into a speculative instrument, detached from its original utility, highlighting how crypto markets efficiently price even events like judicial outcomes and human freedom. Regardless of the verdict, LUNA's volatility is expected to collapse post-hearing as the event-driven speculation concludes.

深潮12/10 12:44

On the Eve of Do Kwon's Trial, $1.8 Billion Is Betting on His Sentence

深潮12/10 12:44

In Surgut, 'Money Launderers' Laundered Nearly ₽100 Million Through Cryptocurrency

In Surgut, Russia, enforcement authorities have dismantled an organized criminal group that laundered nearly 100 million rubles using cryptocurrency. The group specialized in the illegal circulation of payment means, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The criminals purchased bank cards from individuals to gain access to their accounts, which were then used to collect illicitly obtained funds. The group subsequently cashed out the money, converted it into cryptocurrency, and transferred it to their "curators," charging a commission of 3-15% for their services. According to data from a cryptocurrency exchange, the transaction volume involving the suspects exceeded 94 million rubles. The purchased bank cards were also used for remote thefts across Russia. Three members of the group have been detained, with another placed under travel restrictions. A criminal case has been initiated under the relevant article of the Russian Criminal Code. The Bank of Russia plans to enhance monitoring of the crypto market and strengthen measures against fraud, including the launch of the "Antidrop" system by mid-2027. This system will provide banks with information on "drops" – individuals whose bank details are used for shadow transactions. As part of this effort, banks will be required to link Russian citizens' accounts to their tax identification numbers (INN).

RBK-crypto12/10 12:04

In Surgut, 'Money Launderers' Laundered Nearly ₽100 Million Through Cryptocurrency

RBK-crypto12/10 12:04

Behind Cryptocurrency 'Thefts and Scams': Why Does Civil Relief Frequently Encounter Obstacles?

Behind the surge in cryptocurrency "thefts and scams", why does civil relief frequently hit roadblocks? This article explores the legal challenges through two representative cases. In Case 1, a company paid 800,000 USDT to a Chinese employee of an overseas exchange for a listing service, only to have the employee disappear. Despite cross-border complexities and initial police refusal to accept the report (citing the company’s foreign status and claims that crypto "is not protected by law"), lawyers eventually secured case acceptance by invoking criminal procedure rules and citing regulatory recognition of virtual assets as property. However, formal立案 (case filing) is still pending. Case 2 involved a woman scammed into transferring over RMB 3 million to a USDT exchanger for a fake investment. While police quickly arrested the exchanger, the main scammer remained abroad. The exchanger was released due to lack of criminal intent, and a civil lawsuit against them for unjust enrichment was rejected at filing. The judge indicated that even if accepted, such cases rarely succeed. The analysis highlights key obstacles: the "criminal procedure takes precedence" principle often blocks civil suits until criminal proceedings conclude; if a criminal judgment orders restitution, further civil claims are barred; and bypassing criminal reporting to file civilly usually results in the case being referred back to police, wasting time. Ultimately, when crypto crimes are involved, civil relief is extremely difficult. The more viable path remains criminal prosecution, despite its own challenges, as civil victories are exceptionally rare in practice.

marsbit12/09 19:39

Behind Cryptocurrency 'Thefts and Scams': Why Does Civil Relief Frequently Encounter Obstacles?

marsbit12/09 19:39

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