The founder of Terraform Labs, Do Kwon, reportedly retained a law firm in South Korea before the wipeout in TerraUSD’s value, according to a Bloomberg report.
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Fast facts
- The retention of a law firm by Do Kwon suggests that legal action could be a possibility in response to the wipeout.
- Do Kwon reportedly sent nine billion won (US$7 million) to law firm Kim & Chang before the collapse of the Terra ecosystem in May 2022.
- South Korean regulators have reportedly launched an investigation into the incident and are seeking information from Terraform Labs and other parties involved.
- Terraform Labs is a blockchain company that issues stablecoins, including TerraUSD, which is pegged to the US dollar.
- The incident has raised concerns about the stability of stablecoins and the potential risks of their underlying mechanisms.
- The incident highlights the need for greater regulatory oversight of the crypto industry and the importance of transparency in stablecoin operations.
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