Luna Foundation Guard (LFG) Shifts $94.7M Crypto Holdings, What’s Happening?

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May 31, 2024 Updated May 19, 2025
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Highlights

  • Luna Foundation Guard (LFG) transferred $94.7 million in AVAX and BNB to a new address for enhanced security through direct custody.
  • The transfer was part of a previously announced plan to improve fund security, keeping assets trackable on the LFG Reserves dashboard.
  • Amidst these changes, Terraform Labs and Do Kwon face legal settlements with the SEC and ongoing charges from the DOJ and South Korean authorities.

Recently, Luna Foundation Guard (LFG) shook the crypto scene as recent data showed that they transferred a whopping $94.7 million in assets. As per Arkham, a blockchain monitoring platform, LFG moved 1.974 million AVAX (worth $71.19 million) and 39,499 BNB (approximately $23.5 million) to a new address, kicking off speculation about its next moves. Despite this, LFG still holds assets valued at around $21.6 million, mainly comprising 313 BTC, leaving the community pondering over its future strategies and motives behind these significant transfers.

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Transition to Direct Custody and Official Announcements

LFG’s recent asset transfers were not entirely unexpected. On May 29, the Luna Foundation officially announced this significant transfer, citing a strategic move towards a “direct custody” plan. In a post on the social media platform X, LFG explained that this transition aims to enhance the security of its funds. The organization detailed that assets held in LFG’s multi-signature wallets would be moved to a more secure direct custody solution in the coming days.

Specific wallets, including Avalanche (address 0x4…cE5) and Binance Smart Chain (address 0x3…102), are set to migrate to the new address 0x1…e27. LFG assured the public that all funds would remain trackable on their Reserves dashboard, maintaining transparency and traceability. Additionally, reports have shown that Terraform Labs and Do Kwon, the figures behind LFG, had preliminarily agreed to settle a fraud case with the SEC, although it remains unclear if this legal development is directly related to the asset movements.

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Legal Settlements and Ongoing Challenges for Terraform Labs

The legal landscape for Terraform Labs and its founder, Do Kwon, is seeing significant developments. A recent settlement with the SEC marks a partial resolution to their legal troubles. The SEC had sought severe civil penalties and a potential permanent ban from the securities industry for Kwon and his company. While the details of the settlement remain undisclosed until the official June filings, it is expected to involve substantial financial reparations.

This move reflects the serious nature of the charges initially brought against them. However, Kwon’s legal challenges are far from over. He still faces allegations of financial crimes from both the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and South Korean authorities. These ongoing cases show the complexity of the legal issues surrounding Kwon and Terraform Labs. In response to the settlement announcement, the market price of LUNA surged by 20%, indicating a positive investor reaction and a potential return of confidence in the asset’s stability. This price increase suggests that investors are hopeful about the future, despite the remaining legal hurdles.

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