Are you a cryptocurrency fanatic? Then we have got some wild news for you! Richard Heart, a crypto influencer also known as Richard Schueler has allegedly spent a staggering $12 million of offering proceeds to splurge on a lavish lifestyle. His astonishing spending includes sports cars, watches, and even diamonds. Furthermore, his crypto securities are also under scrutiny for conducting unregistered offerings that raised a colossal $1 billion in crypto assets from investors.
Crypto mogul turns fraudster
We woke to shocking news when yesterday SEC charged Richard Schueler, with fraudulent activities. The SEC alleges that Heart misused over $12 million from investors’ offerings to fund an extravagant lifestyle full of opulent purchases, including luxury sports cars, high-end watches, and a jaw-dropping 555-carat black diamond.
In a further shocking revelation, the SEC accused Heart’s crypto ventures, Hex, PulseChain, and PulseX, of conducting unregistered offerings. Allegedly, he has raised an astonishing $1 billion in crypto assets from unsuspecting investors. These allegations have sent shockwaves through the crypto community, raising questions about the transparency and legitimacy of these projects.
The SEC’s complaint indicates that Richard Heart began marketing Hex back in 2018, promoting it as the first high-yield “blockchain certificate of deposit.” He lured investors by touting Hex tokens as a pathway to financial prosperity, promising substantial returns and a chance to get rich quickly.
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The ‘staking’ feature and millions of Ethereum
Heart allegedly went a step further by designing and marketing a feature called “staking” for Hex tokens. He claimed this feature could deliver returns as high as 38 percent, adding another layer of allure for potential investors.
The SEC alleges that Heart accepted a staggering 2.3 million Ethereum, valued at around $678 million. He spent this in exchange for Hex tokens but concealed the fact that he diverted millions of dollars from PulseChain investor funds for personal indulgence.
Additionally, you will be surprised to see Richard’s luxurious collection. He has a McLaren sports car worth $534,916, a Ferrari Roma valued at $314,125, and a Rolex watch worth a staggering $1.38 million.
However, the crown jewel of Heart’s lavish lifestyle was the purchase of ‘The Enigma,’ a 555-carat black diamond considered the largest of its kind in the world, allegedly costing a whopping $5 million of investors’ assets.
So, there you have it, folks—a tale of crypto stardom turned sour. The SEC’s charges against Richard Heart have exposed a world of deceit and misappropriation. It serves as a reminder for all of us to be cautious and vigilant in the crypto space, where opportunities and risks often go hand in hand.
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