Terraform Labs 和 Do Kwon 被判承擔民事詐欺責任

紐約南區陪審團裁定 Terraform Labs 和 Do Kwon 承擔民事詐欺責任，裁定他們誤導投資者且行為魯莽。 SEC 執法總監強調了數位資產產業合規的必要性，並強調了不合規的後果。 Terraform Labs 雖然表示失望，但正在考慮其選擇和後續步驟，而 Kwon 仍留在黑山等待判決。

Jury Finds Terraform Labs and Do Kwon Liable for Civil Fraud

陪審團裁定 Terraform Labs 和 Do Kwon 應對民事詐欺負責

New York, April 7, 2023 - In a landmark verdict, a jury in the United States Southern District of New York has found Terraform Labs and its co-founder, Do Kwon, liable for civil fraud. The jury concluded that the defendants deliberately misled investors, disregarded due diligence, and breached their fiduciary responsibilities.

紐約，2023 年 4 月 7 日 - 美國紐約南區陪審團做出了一項具有里程碑意義的裁決，裁定 Terraform Labs 及其聯合創始人 Do Kwon 應對民事詐欺負責。陪審團的結論是，被告故意誤導投資者，無視盡職調查，並違反了信託責任。

SEC Alleges Deception and Recklessness

SEC 指控欺詐和魯莽行為

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) initiated the lawsuit against Terraform Labs and Kwon, alleging that they made false and misleading statements about the stability of TerraUSD (UST), an algorithmic stablecoin that was pegged to the US dollar. Furthermore, the SEC asserted that the defendants failed to disclose material risks associated with UST and operated without proper compliance and registration.

美國證券交易委員會 (SEC) 對 Terraform Labs 和 Kwon 提起訴訟，指控他們對與美元掛鉤的演算法穩定幣 TerraUSD (UST) 的穩定性做出虛假和誤導性陳述。此外，SEC 聲稱被告未能披露與 UST 相關的重大風險，並且在沒有適當合規和註冊的情況下進行運營。

Gurbir Grewal, Director of the SEC's Division of Enforcement, emphasized the severity of the verdict, stating, "Terraform Labs and Kwon, its former CEO, deceived investors about the stability of the crypto asset security and so-called algorithmic stablecoin Terra USD." Grewal stressed the consequences of noncompliance in the digital asset industry, highlighting the need for increased adherence to regulations.

美國證券交易委員會執法部門主管Gurbir Grewal 強調了判決的嚴重性，他表示：「Terraform Labs 及其前執行長Kwon 在加密資產安全和所謂的演算法穩定幣Terra USD 的穩定性方面欺騙了投資者。 」 Grewal 強調了數位資產產業不合規的後果，強調了加強遵守法規的必要性。

Collapse of Terra Ecosystem

Terra生態系的崩潰

In May 2022, the Terra ecosystem, which included LUNA and UST, experienced a catastrophic collapse. UST lost its $1 peg, triggering a downward spiral in the prices of both tokens. The ensuing panic and mass withdrawals resulted in a loss of approximately $40 billion for investors.

2022 年 5 月，包括 LUNA 和 UST 在內的 Terra 生態系統經歷了災難性崩潰。 UST 失去了 1 美元的掛鉤，引發了兩種代幣價格的螺旋式下跌。隨之而來的恐慌和大規模撤資導致投資者損失約 400 億美元。

Jury's Unanimous Decision

陪審團一致決定

Following extensive deliberations that commenced last Friday, the jury reached a unanimous decision against Kwon. The verdict represents a significant victory for the SEC and sends a strong message to the burgeoning cryptocurrency industry.

經過上週五開始的廣泛審議後，陪審團一致做出了不利於權的決定。該判決代表了 SEC 的重大勝利，並向蓬勃發展的加密貨幣行業發出了強烈的信息。

Terraform Labs Expresses Disappointment

Terraform 實驗室表示失望

A spokesperson for Terraform Labs expressed disappointment with the verdict, claiming that it lacked evidentiary support. The company indicated that it will carefully consider its options and potential next steps.

Terraform Labs 的發言人對判決表示失望，聲稱判決缺乏證據支持。該公司表示將仔細考慮其選擇和潛在的後續步驟。

Kwon Remains in Montenegro

權利仍留在黑山

Despite being released from jail in Montenegro, Kwon remains in the country due to an outstanding warrant for his arrest in South Korea. He will await sentencing in Montenegro, where he was initially detained in March 2023.

儘管權已從黑山監獄獲釋，但由於韓國尚未發出逮捕令，他仍留在該國。他將在黑山等待判決，他於 2023 年 3 月最初被拘留在那裡。

SEC's Continued Cryptocurrency Investigations

SEC 繼續對加密貨幣進行調查

The SEC's pursuit of Terraform Labs and Kwon underscores its ongoing efforts to regulate the cryptocurrency market. The agency has recently intensified its scrutiny of digital asset exchanges, lending platforms, and other industry players, seeking to protect investors from fraud and manipulation.

美國證券交易委員會對 Terraform Labs 和 Kwon 的追捕凸顯了其監管加密貨幣市場的持續努力。該機構最近加強了對數位資產交易所、借貸平台和其他行業參與者的審查，以保護投資者免受欺詐和操縱。