Hex Founder Richard Heart Defrauded Investors, Spent $12M On 'Enigma' Diamond And Luxury Items: SEC
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Richard Heart and his cryptocurrency projects, including Hex, PulseChain and PulseX, for allegedly defrauding investors. Heart is accused of raising over $1 billion through the sale of unregistered securities and using at least $12 million of the funds for personal luxury purchases. This lawsuit is the latest in a series of SEC legal actions against major firms and figures in the crypto industry.
July 31, 2023 | 6:57 pm
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