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U.S., South Korea Both Want to Extradite Do Kwon: Montenegro
The extradition of TerraForm Labs founder Do Kwon from Montenegro has been requested by both the U.S. and South Korea, according to the country's Justice Minister Marko Kovac. This comes as a new report from The Korea Times reveals that Korea's efforts to have Kwon extradited could be complicated. CoinDesk Regulatory Deputy Managing Editor for Europe, Sandali Handagama, discusses the latest developments in Do Kwon's arrest and whether U.S. officials have a chance in extraditing Do Kwon.
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 Extradition Requested by U.S., South Korea: Montenegro Justice Minister
The U.S. and South Korea have both requested for the extradition of TerraForm Labs founder Do Kwon, according to Montenegro's Justice Minister Marko Kovac. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest developments.
Do Kwon Extradition Sought by U.S., South Korea, Montenegro Justice Minister Says
Marko Kovac said the Terraform Lab founder's extradition proceedings would follow a criminal proceeding for ID document forgery.
Former SEC Branch Chief Explains Do Kwon's Fraud Charges in the U.S.
While Terraform Labs was not U.S. based, "they knew they were getting U.S. investment money," Former SEC Enforcement Branch Chief and Bragança Law Attorney Lisa Bragança explains. "They were targeting their pitch to U.S. investors." Bragança discusses why Do Kwon is facing fraud charges in the U.S. following his arrest in Montenegro.
Do Kwon Facing Criminal Fraud Charges From U.S. Prosecutors
Federal prosecutors in New York charged Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon with fraud hours after he was arrested by police in Montenegro. Kwon, whose location had been a mystery for months, also faces an investigation in South Korea and has been on an Interpol wanted list in connection with last year's terraUSD collapse. Kwon already faced civil charges filed by the SEC on allegations he misled investors. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest.
Former SEC Enforcement Branch Chief Reacts to Do Kwon's Fraud Charges
Lisa Bragança, former SEC Enforcement Branch Chief and current Bragança Law Attorney, reacts to U.S. federal prosecutors charging Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon with fraud hours after police arrested him in Montenegro. Plus, her take on the SEC suing Tron founder Justin Sun on market manipulation charges and Coinbase receiving a Wells notice.
Do Kwon Charged, Due in Montenegro Court for Extradition Hearing: AFP
Terraform Labs founder Kwon was arrested in Montenegro on Thursday for document forgery.
Do Kwon Now Faces Criminal Fraud Charges From U.S. Prosecutors
Federal prosecutors filed criminal fraud charges against the Terraform Labs founder, who already faced civil charges in the U.S. and was arrested earlier Thursday.
Do Kwon Developments; Jack Dorsey’s Block Tumbles Following Hindenburg’s Report
A tweet from Montenegro's minister of interior, Filip Adzic, indicates that Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon appears to have been arrested in the country. Separately, Block (SQ) shares are tumbling after notable short-seller, Hindenburg Research accuses the company of "wildly" overstating user counts while understating customer acquisition costs.
