The bankruptcy administrator of Terraform Labs has sued the popular proprietary trading firm, Jump Trading, for allegedly profiting from and contributing to the crypto company's collapse in 2022, the Wall Street Journal reported on Dec. 18. Launched in 2018, Terraform Labs was one of the leading crypto companies a few years ago. But the project's twin cryptocurrencies, TerraUSD (UST) and LUNA, collapsed in 2022 and even led to investor losses worth an estimated $40 billion. Related: 15-year jail sentenc ...

Core Viewpoint - Stablecoins are emerging as a key force in the digital finance sector due to their ability to anchor value, contrasting with the high volatility of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum [1] Group 1: Nature and Types of Stablecoins - The essence of stablecoins is to resist market volatility by being pegged to specific assets, differing fundamentally from the volatility logic of Bitcoin [3] - Fiat-collateralized stablecoins, represented by Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC), utilize a "1:1 fiat reserve" mechanism, ensuring price stability but relying on centralized institutions [3][4] - Algorithmic stablecoins adjust supply purely through algorithms without asset collateral, but their models have shown vulnerabilities, as evidenced by the collapse of TerraUSD (UST) [4] Group 2: Practical Applications by Guotai Junan - In the cross-border medical field, Guotai Junan has launched a "stablecoin + cross-border medical" solution, allowing patients to pay hospitals directly with stablecoins, significantly reducing transaction time and fees [4][5] - In the green supply chain sector, Guotai Junan established a "stablecoin green supply chain fund" to provide loans for low-carbon projects, offering lower interest rates compared to traditional loans [5] - In the digital collectibles trading space, Guotai Junan partnered with compliant platforms to integrate stablecoin payment functions, enhancing transaction efficiency and reducing fees [5] Group 3: Regulatory Environment and Future Prospects - The passing of Hong Kong's "Stablecoin Regulation Draft" establishes a compliance framework for the industry, with Guotai Junan's practices serving as a replicable model for stablecoin applications [6] - Future applications of stablecoins are anticipated in areas such as cross-border elderly care services, carbon futures settlement, and virtual digital human transactions, further integrating digital finance with the real economy [6]