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Terraform’s $4.47 Billion SEC Settlement: What It Means for Crypto Investors

by Team Lumida
June 13, 2024
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Key Takeaways:

  1. Terraform Labs to pay $4.47 billion to settle SEC fraud case.
  2. Co-founder Do Kwon faces additional criminal charges and $204.3 million payment.
  3. Terraform to wind down its business and seek Chapter 11 liquidation.

What Happened?

Terraform Labs will pay $4.47 billion to settle a lawsuit with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This settlement follows the company’s dramatic 2022 collapse, which erased $40 billion in investor assets. The SEC has asked a federal judge in New York to approve the deal, which came after a jury found Terraform and its co-founder, Do Kwon, liable for fraud in April.

The settlement includes $3.59 billion plus interest, a $420 million penalty, and a $204.3 million payment by Kwon. Additionally, Kwon must transfer $204.3 million to Terraform’s bankruptcy estate and is barred from serving as an officer or director of any public company.

Why It Matters?

This case underscores the significant risks associated with cryptocurrency investments. The SEC’s aggressive pursuit of Terraform highlights the regulatory scrutiny facing the crypto sector.

The jury’s finding of fraud reveals how investors were misled about Terraform’s blockchain technology and the stability of its UST stablecoin, which was supposed to be pegged to the US dollar. This settlement aims to return funds to investors, but it also signals the end of Terraform’s operations, necessitating a Chapter 11 liquidation plan.

What’s Next?

The federal judge in New York will need to approve the settlement. Terraform will proceed with winding down its business and implementing a Chapter 11 liquidation plan, which includes replacing company directors and appointing a trustee to manage remaining assets.

Investors should monitor the legal developments surrounding Do Kwon, who still faces a criminal case and extradition issues. This case serves as a cautionary tale for crypto investors, emphasizing the importance of due diligence and regulatory compliance in the volatile cryptocurrency market.

Source: Bloomberg
Tags: Chapter 11 liquidationcryptocurrency risksDo KwonSEC settlementTerraform Labs
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