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Terra Founder Do Kwon Denied Bail, Remains Jailed Amid Fraud Charges

  • Do Kwon, founder of the failed Terra stablecoin, was denied release on bail while awaiting trial in Montenegro for attempting to leave the country with fake passports.
  • Kwon faces serious criminal charges related to Terra's collapse in South Korea and the US that led to $40 billion in losses.
  • Kwon and his former CFO plead not guilty to charges in Montenegro, though it's unclear if Kwon will be extradited to South Korea or the US.
  • Former Terra executives and employees also face charges in South Korea for their role in the stablecoin's failure.
  • Terra's meltdown earlier this year shook the crypto industry and led to calls for more regulation of digital assets.
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