SEC Charges Jump Trading with $123 Million Fine for TerraUSD and Luna Misconduct
f purchasing some LUNA coins from Terraform with an eye toward distribution into the US market.
Tai Mo Shan has not admitted or denied the SEC’s findings but has consented to pay a $36,726,378 civil penalty, $12,916,153 in prejudgment interest, and $73,452,756 in disgorgement as part of the settlement.
The US SEC Chair, Gary Gensler, emphasized the importance of complying with securities laws in the crypto market to prevent significant investor losses due to fraud. Jump Crypto’s involvement in supporting TerraUSD and allegedly making up to $1 billion in profit was also highlighted in the SEC’s recent actions.
Recent court rulings found Terraform Labs and its founder liable for fraud and unregistered securities offerings, leading to a $4.5 billion settlement to resolve the lawsuit brought by the SEC. Terraform Labs’ collapse had significant repercussions in the crypto industry, causing the loss of over $40 billion in investor assets and equity.
Following a bankruptcy hearing, Terraform Labs has received court approval to wind down its operations. This story serves as a reminder of the importance of transparency, compliance, and investor protection in the evolving landscape of cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance.
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