EXPLAINED: 6 | Vintage Vibes

A crypto first? What happens when a blockchain like Terra dies

The crypto world has been riveted by the rapid collapse of the TerraUSD stablecoin. But its implosion may bring about something just as noteworthy: the death of a major blockchain.

The Times of India · May 17, 2022

Do Kwon Proposes Terra Hard Fork, Airdrop To TerraUSD, LUNA Holders

Terra (CRYPTO: LUNA) founder Do Kwon has proposed a blockchain hard fork to revive the project’s ecosystem.

Benzinga · May 17, 2022

Bitcoin Back Below $30K Level, Ethereum, Dogecoin In Red: Why Analyst Thinks Apex Coin Is In A 'Fight For Its Life'

Bitcoin traded below the $30,000 mark, while Ethereum and Dogecoin were also weaker over the last 24 hours at press time on Monday evening, as the global cryptocurrency market cap declined 4.4% to $1.3 trillion.

Benzinga · May 17, 2022

The Weekly Wrap for Saturday, 14 May 2022

It's been a bad week (month, year) to be a Web3 booster. Coinbase conceded that it may not be able to protect all the deposits it holds if it goes under. NFT's are evaporating and not even a CGI model of Madonna's vagina can save them. But in this edition…

inkl Originals · May 14, 2022

Terra (LUNA) Founder Do Kwon Said To Ask For 'Emergency Protection' From Police

South Korean police are investigating a report that an unknown person visited the residence of Terra (CRYPTO: LUNA) founder Do Kwon.

Benzinga · May 13, 2022

Terra Founder Wants To Save TerraUSD As Reports Suggest He Was Behind The Basis Cash Failed Stablecoin

Terra (CRYPTO: LUNA) founder Do Kwon announced plans to attempt to save his unstable stablecoin TerraUSD (CRYPTO: UST) while some are suggesting he was also behind failed stablecoin Basis

Benzinga · May 12, 2022

SEC Is Already Investigating Terra's Stablecoin UST: Report

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is already investigating this week’s events concerning Terra (CRYPTO: LUNA) and TerraUSD (CRYPTO: UST), according to a report from

Benzinga · May 12, 2022

Could terra fall prove to be Lehman Brothers moment for cryptocurrencies?

Explainer: Questions asked about whether other ‘stablecoins’ may follow suit – and if so, what else?

The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2022

Terra (LUNA) Crashes 45% As UST Stablecoin Massively Loses Peg Again

The native token of the Terra (CRYPTO: LUNA) blockchain crashed 56% over 24 hours as its stablecoin, TerraUSD (CRYPTO: UST), lost its peg for the second time in 48 hours.

Benzinga · May 10, 2022

Bitcoin’s Unraveling Tops 55% From Peak With Drop Below $30,000

Bitcoin extended losses, dropping below $30,000 for the first time since July 2021, putting its decline from a November record high to more than 55% amid a global flight from riskier investments.

Tribune News Service · May 9, 2022