Classification: Factual Record / Company File

Evidence File / 004-DK

Updated: July 19, 2026Status: CONVICTED
ID: 004-DK — FORBES 30U30 2019 (FINANCE — ASIA)CONVICTED
Do Kwon
FounderDo Kwon

Terraform Labs

Stanford / Wire fraud, securities fraud, commodities fraud

Forbes 2019FINANCE — ASIAReviewed July 19, 2026

Built an "algorithmic stablecoin" that was secretly stabilized through an intervention by a trading firm until the whole thing collapsed in 48 hours, wiping $40B and several people's life savings.

Market Losses$40,000,000,000
StatusCONVICTED
Amount / exposure$40B+