Jump Crypto Booked $1.28B in Profits as Terra's Ecosystem Crumbled: Sources
When U.S. regulators sued Do Kwon and Terraform Labs this week for the spectacular implosion of their UST stablecoin and related LUNA token, a huge question was left unanswered: who was the trading partner that booked $1.28 billion in profits as Terra’s $40 billion ecosystem crumbled? According to CoinDesk sources, it was Jump Crypto, a company whose parent has deep roots in conventional finance that’s become a giant in digital assets. “The Hash” panel discusses the latest developments after the SEC released a 55-page document detailing various charges of fraud against Do Kwon and Terraform Labs.
Jump Crypto est une entreprise anonyme qui a gagné 1,28 milliard de dollars grâce à l'écosystème Terra de Do Kwon : sources
Une plainte déposée par la SEC contre Do Kwon et Terraform Labs a révélé qu'une société de trading anonyme avait aidé Kwon à rétablir le taux de change de 1 $ de l'UST en 2021 en échange de jetons LUNA à prix réduit.
Brian Laverdure: Time For Regulations
Crypto and blockchain have seen everything this year. From the start with its all-time highs and its role in the Ukraine War to the year ending with the debacles of Terra Luna and the mess left by FTX and much more. These instances have left the industry edging more towards the importance of security and regulations in the space. We spoke with the Independent Community Bankers of America's Brian Laverdure to learn more about developments in crypto asset regulation and how they might help the industry rebound.
Do Kwon Reportedly in Serbia; Future of FTX’s Political Donations
U.S. prosecutors are considering criminal charges against crypto exchange Binance and individual executives, including founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao, Reuters reports. Do Kwon, wanted internationally in connection with Terra's collapse, has moved to Serbia through Dubai, according to CoinDesk Korea. And Bloomberg reports that at least $73 million of political donations tied to Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX may be at risk of being clawed back.
Why Investors' Expectations for Bitcoin Price Turbulence Drifted Lower This Year
"All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day, comparing bitcoin's implied volatility with the dollar index, WTI crude, swaps and the S&P 500 going back to September 2021. Bitcoin's implied volatility has drifted lower this year despite the collapse of several crypto industry leaders, including Terra, FTX and BlockFi.
Can Crypto Come Back Stronger?
Terra, 3AC and now FTX. It’s been a difficult year, but can crypto come back stronger? That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Luna Foundation Guard Spent $2.8B in Crypto Defending UST Peg
Luna Foundation Guard (LFG), the entity behind the collapsed Terra ecosystem, spent $2.8 billion of crypto trying to defend the peg of algorithmic stablecoin TerraUSD (UST) in May, according to a third-party audit by consultancy firm JS Held. "The Hash" hosts discuss the key findings.
L’impact fiscal des échecs de la plateforme et du protocole de cette année
La faillite du réseau Celsius et l’échec de Terra ont suscité de nombreuses questions chez les contribuables pris entre deux feux.
Swan Bitcoin CEO on Sam Bankman-Fried's Downfall
Last month, Swan Bitcoin CEO Cory Klippsten said "Scam Bankman-Fried" was next to go down after the $60 billion collapse of Terra's luna and UST led by Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon. Klippsten joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss what he got right about the imploding crypto exchange FTX and where it's headed next.
Bitcoin Bear Market Has a Silver Lining, CryptoCompare's Q3 Review Shows
The ongoing bear market may appear more brutal than previous ones considering several industry heavyweights like Terra, Three Arrows Capital and Celsius Network have buckled under the weight of the market crash. Yet, there is a silver lining. CoinDesk's Christine Lee presents the Chart of the Day.