April 10, 2025 – A pivotal day looms for the Terra Classic ($LUNC ) and TerraClassicUSD ($USTC ) communities, as Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon is scheduled to appear at a U.S. court hearing that could significantly influence the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the 2022 collapse of the Terra ecosystem. The outcome of this hearing may not only determine the trajectory of Kwon’s legal case but also have lasting implications for the future of the Terra Classic network.




The U.S. District Court in New York had previously postponed Kwon’s hearing at the request of federal prosecutors. However, recent reports suggest that further delays may be imminent, as authorities are actively gathering new evidence, potentially affecting the timeline and scope of the trial.



Investor Compensation: $442 Million Relief Fund in Motion


In a parallel development, Terraform Labs continues to address investor losses stemming from the 2022 LUNA and UST collapse. The company has allocated up to $442 million for compensation efforts.


To be eligible for compensation, claimants must provide proof of holding LUNA or UST during the time of the collapse. This is typically done by retrieving transaction histories from the platforms where the tokens were held. Notably, even users who received post-collapse LUNA airdrops qualify for the compensation, as they are considered affected parties.


The compensation program is open globally, without geographic or exchange-based restrictions.




Kwon currently faces nine fraud-related charges in the United States, in connection with the estimated $60 billion collapse of the Terra ecosystem. He has pleaded not guilty, and his trial is scheduled to begin on January 26, 2026, with pretrial motions due by July 1, 2025.


Following his extradition from Montenegro in December 2023, Kwon remains in the U.S. as he prepares for trial.



Regulatory Climate: Crypto Policy and Political Influence


Amid the unfolding legal narrative, broader crypto regulation has re-entered the spotlight. Speculation has intensified following former President Donald Trump’s recent decision to pardon the three BitMEX co-founders—Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo, and Samuel Reed—previously convicted of money laundering.


This development is widely seen as a potential indication of a more favorable regulatory approach to cryptocurrency under a possible future Trump administration. Within this context, some industry observers suggest that, if cleared, Do Kwon could still play a significant role in shaping digital finance policy—particularly given his early vision for decentralized finance and algorithmic stablecoins.



Looking Ahead: A Path Toward Redemption?


As both legal and financial proceedings inch toward resolution, optimism is cautiously emerging within the Terra community. The resolution of ongoing lawsuits and the distribution of compensation could pave the way for a renewed chapter for the Terra Classic chain—one grounded in greater transparency, community trust, and regulatory alignment.


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