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Drug dealers to Putin critics: Behind Pavel Durov’s rare Telegram audience

Arrested in France, the Telegram boss has found widespread support that mirrors his app’s popularity across groups.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's Arrest Is Part of a Global War on Free Speech

Governments around the world seek to suppress ideas and control communications channels.

Pavel Durov proved he could make it without VCs—but it may be a footnote in a cautionary tale

Pavel Durov proved he could make it without VCs—but it may be a footnote in a cautionary tale

The TON crypto tokens intertwined with the messaging app were part of a fascinating subplot in the Telegram tale. With Durov's arrest, that story is now mired in uncertainty.

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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Faces Charges In France

French prosecutors to decide on charging or releasing Telegram CEO Pavel Durov after his detention in Paris on multiple criminal allegations. Outrage in Ru...

Open Letter Tied To TON's #FREEDUROV Campaign Gets Over 2M Signatures In 1 Day

The TON community is standing firm with Pavel Durov as they wait for news regarding the Telegram CEO's detainment in France – an initiative that was only launched Tuesday has gained over two million signatures.

International Business Times

French prosecutors set to charge or release Telegram CEO Pavel Durov as his custody order expires

French prosecutors are expected to charge or release the CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, after his police custody order expires on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Arrest of Telegram CEO raises concerns over app's leadership, investor cites 'dictatorship'

The social media platform is facing its biggest crisis yet after French authorities arrested Pavel Durov.

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Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian drone attack sparks fire at Rostov oil depot – as it happened

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian drone attack sparks fire at Rostov oil depot – as it happened

Attack in Kamensky district follows strike 10 days ago at another Rostov depot which is still burning

The Guardian - UK

Crypto Bloodbath 2.0? Bitcoin, Other Top Coins Plunge, Triggering Over $320M In Liquidations

Crypto Bloodbath 2.0? Bitcoin, Other Top Coins Plunge, Triggering Over $320M In Liquidations

Crypto prices are down once more, with Bitcoin losing around $4,000 and Ethereum leading Tuesday's liquidations topping $320 million – the market already suffered a wild crash earlier this month, plunging alongside global financial markets.

International Business Times

Stakes high for European Union after arrest of Telegram co-founder

Stakes high for European Union after arrest of Telegram co-founder

The charges against Pavel Durov increases pressure on Brussels to enforce new European law on the platform

The Guardian - UK

South Korea battles surge of deepfake pornography after thousands found to be spreading images

South Korea battles surge of deepfake pornography after thousands found to be spreading images

One Telegram channel had 220,000 members creating and sharing doctored images and videos, with the president saying many of the victims and perpetrators are minors

The Guardian - AU

Billionaire Pavel Durov made his fortune building two influential social media giants with close links to Russia. Now, his tech legacy is under threat

Billionaire Pavel Durov made his fortune building two influential social media giants with close links to Russia. Now, his tech legacy is under threat

Durov has earned a reputation as a free-speech crusader. But could his recent arrest change how Telegram operates?

Not all messaging apps are equal when it comes to encryption

Not all messaging apps are equal when it comes to encryption

The arrest of Telegram's founder has made people more aware of which apps are encrypted and which aren't.

Android Central

Telegram Founder Set To Learn Fate After France Arrest

Telegram Founder Set To Learn Fate After France Arrest

Pavel Durov, the founder and chief of Telegram, is set to learn Wednesday whether he will face charges and even be remanded in custody after his weekend arrest by French authorities over alleged violations at the messaging app.

International Business Times

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Free speech and ‘homeland’: Moscow's ‘opportunistic’ response to Telegram boss Durov’s arrest

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday said relations with France are at their “lowest” level following the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov at an airport outside Paris on Saturday. The arrest has prompted a stream of condemnations from those in power in Russia – even though the Kremlin…

The Guardian - UK

Telegram founder’s arrest could have far-reaching impact on Russia

Response across political spectrum to Pavel Durov’s arrest highlights unique place messaging app has in Russian society

The problem with making Telegram's Pavel Durov a free speech poster boy

Pavel Durov's potential charges are now clear—but their link to free-speech issues is less so.

Evening Standard

What is Telegram and how does it work? The controversial messaging app founded by Pavel Durov

The app has built up a sizeable base of 950 million users thanks to its private messaging and large group chat features

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Evening Standard

Who is Pavel Durov? Co-founder of Telegram app says he's fathered 100 kids

Here’s a closer look at the eccentric tech founder’s life and work

Russia warns France against trying to 'intimidate' detained Telegram founder Pavel Durov

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has suggested the French government is trying to intimidate Russian-born Pavel Durov, the CEO of messaging app Telegram, who was arrested outside of Paris on Saturday for 12 alleged crimes related to drug trafficking, the sale of child sexual abuse material and fraud on the messaging…

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Detained In France Investigation

Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, faces criminal charges in France, sparking international interest and concerns about online platform regulations.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested In Paris For Platform Misuse

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's arrest in Paris over platform moderation and illegal activities, defended by Durov and supported by Elon Musk and French Preside...

International Business Times

Durov's Telegram: 'Weapon Of War' Under Increased Scrutiny

The arrest of maverick entrepreneur Pavel Durov has drawn global attention to the importance of his messaging app Telegram for Russian troops and propagandists as Moscow's war against Ukraine grinds into its third year.

Why Telegram billionaire Pavel Durov’s arrest risks fanning diplomatic tensions among France, Russia, and the UAE

Durov’s messaging platform has nearly a billion users, and has played an especially key role in the Russia-Ukraine war.

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