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The Terra Luna Collapse: When $60 Billion Vanished Overnight (Part 10)
1️⃣ The Rise of Terra Luna – A Stablecoin Revolution
Terra Luna was supposed to be the future of decentralized finance (DeFi). Founded by Do Kwon, it introduced TerraUSD (UST)—an algorithmic stablecoin designed to maintain a 1:1 peg to the US dollar.
✔️ UST was backed by Luna, creating a self-sustaining ecosystem.
✔️ Investors poured billions into Terra, believing it was the safest stablecoin.
✔️ Anchor Protocol offered 20% APY, attracting massive deposits.
For a while, it worked. Terra Luna became one of the top crypto projects, with a market cap of $60 billion.
2️⃣ The Collapse That No One Saw Coming
🚨 On May 7, 2022, UST lost its peg, dropping below $1.
🚨 Investors panicked, withdrawing billions from Anchor Protocol.
🚨 Luna’s price crashed, triggering a death spiral—UST kept falling, and Luna hyperinflated.
Within days, Terra Luna went from $60 billion to nearly zero.
3️⃣ The Aftermath: Chaos and Arrests
✔️ Do Kwon went into hiding, avoiding authorities.
✔️ Millions of investors lost everything, wiping out life savings.
✔️ South Korea issued an arrest warrant, leading to Do Kwon’s capture in Montenegro.
4️⃣ The Lessons That Changed Crypto Forever
✔️ Algorithmic stablecoins are risky—UST’s collapse proved they can fail.
✔️ High yields aren’t sustainable—Anchor’s 20% APY was too good to be true.
✔️ Regulation is coming—Governments are now cracking down on stablecoins.
#TerraLunaCollapse
#CryptoHistory #StablecoinLessons
#Write2Earn
This is the grand finale of Season Two—but is it really the end? 🚀🔥
Terra Luna was supposed to be the future of decentralized finance (DeFi). Founded by Do Kwon, it introduced TerraUSD (UST)—an algorithmic stablecoin designed to maintain a 1:1 peg to the US dollar.
✔️ UST was backed by Luna, creating a self-sustaining ecosystem.
✔️ Investors poured billions into Terra, believing it was the safest stablecoin.
✔️ Anchor Protocol offered 20% APY, attracting massive deposits.
For a while, it worked. Terra Luna became one of the top crypto projects, with a market cap of $60 billion.
2️⃣ The Collapse That No One Saw Coming
🚨 On May 7, 2022, UST lost its peg, dropping below $1.
🚨 Investors panicked, withdrawing billions from Anchor Protocol.
🚨 Luna’s price crashed, triggering a death spiral—UST kept falling, and Luna hyperinflated.
Within days, Terra Luna went from $60 billion to nearly zero.
3️⃣ The Aftermath: Chaos and Arrests
✔️ Do Kwon went into hiding, avoiding authorities.
✔️ Millions of investors lost everything, wiping out life savings.
✔️ South Korea issued an arrest warrant, leading to Do Kwon’s capture in Montenegro.
4️⃣ The Lessons That Changed Crypto Forever
✔️ Algorithmic stablecoins are risky—UST’s collapse proved they can fail.
✔️ High yields aren’t sustainable—Anchor’s 20% APY was too good to be true.
✔️ Regulation is coming—Governments are now cracking down on stablecoins.
#TerraLunaCollapse
#CryptoHistory #StablecoinLessons
#Write2Earn
This is the grand finale of Season Two—but is it really the end? 🚀🔥
Do Kwon Extradited to the U.S. Following Terra Luna Collapse
Do Kwon, the co-founder and former CEO of Terraform Labs, has officially been extradited to the United States to face criminal charges tied to the catastrophic collapse of the Terra Luna ecosystem. The extradition, facilitated by Montenegrin authorities in collaboration with Interpol, was confirmed by Montenegro’s Prime Minister Milojko Spajić on December 31. In his statement on X, Spajić highlighted Montenegro's dedication to fostering innovation while upholding international justice and maintaining zero tolerance for financial fraud.
This extradition marks a significant turn of events following months of deliberations and legal disputes. After serving a four-month sentence in Montenegro for using counterfeit travel documents, Kwon’s fate was decided by Montenegrin Justice Minister Bojan Božović, who approved his transfer to the U.S. on December 27. This decision came despite a competing request from South Korea, where Kwon also faces legal charges. Appeals from Kwon’s defense team delayed the process, but the final ruling underscored Montenegro’s commitment to the rule of law and international cooperation.
The legal challenges against Kwon in the U.S. are substantial. In March 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice charged him with eight serious offenses, including commodities and wire fraud, as well as conspiracy to manipulate markets. Additionally, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) previously secured a court ruling in April holding Kwon and Terraform Labs liable for fraud. The resulting settlement included approximately $4.5 billion in penalties and disgorgement. While it remains unclear when Kwon will appear in a U.S. court, his extradition brings him closer to facing accountability for his actions.
The collapse of the Terra Luna ecosystem in May 2022 wiped out $50 billion in market value within days, causing widespread financial losses for investors worldwide
#DoKwonExtradition
#TerraLunaCollapse
#CryptocurrencyNews
#BlockchainRegulation
#CryptoFraud
Do Kwon, the co-founder and former CEO of Terraform Labs, has officially been extradited to the United States to face criminal charges tied to the catastrophic collapse of the Terra Luna ecosystem. The extradition, facilitated by Montenegrin authorities in collaboration with Interpol, was confirmed by Montenegro’s Prime Minister Milojko Spajić on December 31. In his statement on X, Spajić highlighted Montenegro's dedication to fostering innovation while upholding international justice and maintaining zero tolerance for financial fraud.
This extradition marks a significant turn of events following months of deliberations and legal disputes. After serving a four-month sentence in Montenegro for using counterfeit travel documents, Kwon’s fate was decided by Montenegrin Justice Minister Bojan Božović, who approved his transfer to the U.S. on December 27. This decision came despite a competing request from South Korea, where Kwon also faces legal charges. Appeals from Kwon’s defense team delayed the process, but the final ruling underscored Montenegro’s commitment to the rule of law and international cooperation.
The legal challenges against Kwon in the U.S. are substantial. In March 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice charged him with eight serious offenses, including commodities and wire fraud, as well as conspiracy to manipulate markets. Additionally, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) previously secured a court ruling in April holding Kwon and Terraform Labs liable for fraud. The resulting settlement included approximately $4.5 billion in penalties and disgorgement. While it remains unclear when Kwon will appear in a U.S. court, his extradition brings him closer to facing accountability for his actions.
The collapse of the Terra Luna ecosystem in May 2022 wiped out $50 billion in market value within days, causing widespread financial losses for investors worldwide
#DoKwonExtradition
#TerraLunaCollapse
#CryptocurrencyNews
#BlockchainRegulation
#CryptoFraud
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