Amid Frozen $456M Reserves, Justin Sun Came to TUSD’s Rescue, Filings Indicate

Justin Sun Steps In to Rescue TUSD After $456M Reserve Crisis Linked to Alleged Fraud

Techteryx, the owner of the TrueUSD (TUSD) stablecoin, has revealed in Hong Kong court documents that it was forced to seek emergency financial support from Justin Sun after nearly $456 million of the stablecoin’s reserves became illiquid due to unauthorized investments.

According to filings, the reserves were meant to be invested by fiduciary partner First Digital Trust (FDT) into the Aria Commodity Finance Fund. Instead, the funds were allegedly diverted to a separate Dubai-based entity, Aria Commodities DMCC, controlled by Matthew and Cecilia Brittain.

Techteryx claims this transfer was neither approved nor disclosed, and that FDT’s CEO Vincent Chok funneled $15.5 million in commissions to a third party and mischaracterized the investments post-factum. The company also alleges Aria failed to honor redemption requests in 2022 and 2023, sparking the liquidity crunch.

In response, Sun reportedly stepped in with a structured loan to cover redemption obligations, while Techteryx quarantined 400 million TUSD to protect users and maintain stability. Meanwhile, FDT and Aria deny wrongdoing, attributing the crisis to miscommunications and unresolved questions around Techteryx’s beneficial ownership.

The situation adds to existing pressures on TUSD, which has faced regulatory scrutiny and was previously impacted by the collapse of key banking partner Prime Trust. Former operators TrueCoin and TrustToken settled with the SEC in 2024 over misleading reserve practices.

As legal proceedings unfold, the case has reignited debate over transparency and due diligence in the stablecoin sector.

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