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Richard Heart Detained in Istanbul: Turkish Police Seize $7.15M in Cash

COINOTAG·October 18, 2026·1 min read
Richard Heart Detained in Istanbul: Turkish Police Seize $7.15M in Cash

HEX founder Richard Heart was detained in Istanbul on October 14, with Turkish police seizing $7.15 million in cash. Following the detention, HEX's market cap fell from $561 million to $315 million, a significant drop reflecting market reaction to the news.

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