Vyacheslav Taran, a 53-year-old Russian billionaire and the co-founder of trading platform Forex Club and Libertex, has died following a helicopter crash over Monaco.
Taran with his wife Olga and daughter Katya (centre). Source: Hellomonaco
The billionaire made his fortune founding these companies, and was ‘devoted to giving back to the community.’ Libertex offers a range of trading products and services, but notably offers ‘commission-free’ trading on all cryptocurrencies and crypto-based CFDs. Referred to as a ‘highly respected businessman’ in a statement given by Libertex Group, his death is untimely, to say the least – this is the third high-profile crypto leader’s death this month.
Taran was traveling from Lausanne in Switzerland to Monaco, where he has lived for over 10 years. The pilot, who was allegedly well experienced, also died during the crash over Monaco in what was…
