The Latest Breaking News from Pavel Durov

Spain hits back at Pavel Durov over mass Telegram post on social media ban plan

Founder’s extraordinary intervention has laid bare rising tensions between European governments and tech firms

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5

Newsletter: Macron edges Europe towards re-engaging Russia

Also in this newsletter: Latvian PM and Estonian President back EU envoy for Ukraine-Russia talks, and Brussels cautions member states over social media crackdowns.

Euronews · Feb 5

Chinese billionaire who has fathered more than 100 children hopes to have dozens of U.S.-born boys to one day take over his business

Xu Bo, the founder of one of China’s largest mobile gaming companies, is looking to have “50 high-quality sons” in the U.S. to take over his billion-dollar empire.

Fortune · Dec 25, 2025

Anthony Scaramucci Says TON Token Offers Indirect Bet On Telegram's Ecosystem, Could Hit $10 In Contrarian Play Challenging Visa, PayPal

In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci said investing in TON (CRYPTO: TON) represents an indirect bet on Telegram, since the messaging platform isn't publicly listed.

Benzinga · Nov 12, 2025

Iran’s "VPN mafia" blamed for delays on the lifting of Telegram ban – here's what we know

While reports suggested Iran is ready to lift the ban, Durov's platform remains restricted. An Iranian lawmaker said the VPN industry is to blame this time.

TechRadar · Nov 6, 2025

Telegram Launches Cocoon: Decentralized AI Powered by TON Blockchain

Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, has announced a new initiative called Cocoon. It is a decentralised AI compute network built on the TON (The Open

Geekflare · Nov 3, 2025

Putin's secret terror in Germany: How Russia recruits its agents, one click at a time

Russian intelligence services are using Telegram, among other social media platforms, to recruit so-called "low-level agents" in Germany for small acts of sabotage, surveillance or provocation. Even a simple click or like can put users on the radar of Moscow's intelligence agencies.

Euronews · Oct 28, 2025

Block's CTO Says 'Perfect Code Doesn't Make A Great Product, Solving Real Problems Does' — Cites YouTube's Success Over Google Video

Block Inc.‘s (NYSE:XYZ) Chief Technology Officer Dhanji Prasanna challenged one of software engineering's core beliefs, arguing that clean, elegant code doesn't guarantee success in solving real problems for users.

Benzinga · Oct 27, 2025

Pavel Durov Recently Revealed That Bitcoin, Not Telegram, 'Funded' His Lifestyle And Helped Him Stay 'Afloat': 'I Believe In This Thing'

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has amassed a multibillion-dollar fortune, but few know it was largely made possible by his Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investments.

Benzinga · Oct 12, 2025

Telegram's Pavel Durov Once Lauded Bitcoin—So Why's He Warning Of A 'Dark Dystopian World' On His Birthday?

Telegram (CRYPTO: TON) founder Pavel Durov marked his 41st birthday with a somber message warning that governments are eroding online freedom through surveillance and censorship.

Benzinga · Oct 10, 2025