Bitcoinist·Oct 17, 2026, 10:43 PM UTC

HEX Founder Richard Heart Detained In Istanbul As Finnish Tax Investigation Continues

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HEX and PulseChain founder Richard Heart was reportedly detained in Istanbul in connection with a Finnish tax investigation. The reported legal proceedings are separate from his earlier US securities dispute, and no conviction is…

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HEX Founder Richard Heart Detained In Istanbul As Finnish Tax Investigation Continues

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