Pavel Durov

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with a statement from Telegram. Telegram, the social media giant co-founded by Pavel Durov, the Russian-born billionaire indicted in France, has updated its policy on private chat moderation. What Happened: Telegram has rephrased its frequently...

Cryptocurrencies associated with social messaging giant Telegram rallied sharply after founder Pavel Durov issued his first public statement since his controversial arrest in France last month. What happened: Toncoin, the native token of The Open Network (TON), jumped more than 5% in the last 24...

Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, who is currently under investigation in France, has publicly criticized French authorities for detaining him instead of addressing their complaints to his company. What Happened: On Thursday, in his first public comment after detention last month, the Russian-...

South Korean law enforcement agencies have launched an investigation into the encrypted messaging platform, Telegram, for its alleged involvement in the dissemination of sexually explicit deepfake content. What Happened: South Korean police are examining whether Telegram played a role in the spread...

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov recently highlighted that Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s ongoing legal woes was his own undoing. What Happened: Addressing students at MGIMO university, Lavrov stated that Durov’s refusal to heed Western advice on moderating the platform led to his...

Recent reports have shed light on the financial health of popular messaging and social media platform Telegram. Contrary to the robust image portrayed by CEO Pavel Durov, the company’s financials suggest a different story. What Happened: Telegram, which boasts more than 900 million users,...

Telegram, the company co-founded by Pavel Durov, the Russian-born billionaire who has been indicted in France for allegedly failing to control criminal content on his platform, derives a significant share of its revenue from crypto-related operations. What Happened: Telegram’s 2023 financials...

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) praised Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, calling it a significant move for free speech, amidst increasing crackdowns by governments. What Happened: On Thursday, Cruz expressed his views on the recent developments surrounding Musk’s social media platform, X,...

Social media platform, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been formally charged by a judge in France on Wednesday. The charges are part of an investigation into the alleged failure of the Dubai-based messaging app to address criminal activities. What Happened: The charges stem from an...

Telegram-linked blockchain The Open Network (TON) resumed normal operations following an outage that lasted for more than seven hours. What Happened: TON blockchain stopped processing transactions late Tuesday, according to Decrypt, with block production remaining disrupted for over...

Pavel Durov's arrest has sent shockwaves through Russia and raised global concerns about digital rights and freedom of expression. The arrest was led by Laure Beccuau, a prominent figure in France’s judiciary. What Happened: Duroo, the co-founder and CEO of Telegram, was detained by French...

A senior ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed on Tuesday that Washington orchestrated the French arrest of Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, a messaging platform essential for communication in the Ukraine war. Additionally, the United Arab Emirates has formally requested...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk praised El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's commitment to freedom of speech amid the controversial arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France.  What happened: In a recent X post, Bukele pitched the Central American nation as one that protects civil liberties and does not...

Pavel Durov, CEO of the social media platform Telegram, has been detained by French authorities. The arrest has sparked concerns in Russia, where the military heavily relies on Telegram for communications. What Happened: Durov, the CEO of Telegram, was arrested in France on allegations of his...

Donald Trump’s Ally and United Kingdom Member Of Parliament, Nigel Farage, has voiced his apprehensions about the arrest of Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, hinting at potential implications for X owner Elon Musk. What Happened: Farage, in a post on X, on Thursday, expressed his concern...