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ForkLog 6 28.08.2024

Bitcoin’s Dip Below $60,000 Linked to Durov and TON Turmoil, Says Expert

The decline of TON, exacerbated by the prolonged detention of Telegram founder Pavel Durov, may have triggered a downturn in the digital asset market. This was suggested by cryptocurrency trader Vladimir Cohen in a conversation with ForkLog. The expert noted that the drop on the night of August 28 was influenced by the actions of […]

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ForkLog 13 28.08.2024

TON Rises by 5% Amid News of Durov’s Release

A judge has ended the detention of Telegram founder Pavel Durov, who was held by police for questioning in court before potential charges. This was reported by CNN. The crypto community quickly spread the news of his release. In response, the price of the TON token surged to $6 before falling back to $5.6. 5-minute […]

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ForkLog 53 28.08.2024

Support for Pavel Durov’s Release Garners 2.5 Million Signatures

On August 27, the TON community published a statement tagged #FreeDurov in support of Pavel Durov. The call to release the Telegram founder through the Digital Resistance chatbot was joined by 2.5 million users. Source: Telegram. French authorities detained the entrepreneur on Saturday, August 24, at Paris Le Bourget Airport. According to a press release, […]

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ForkLog 11 28.08.2024

France Issued Arrest Warrants for Durov Brothers in March, Reports Say

In March, French authorities issued arrest warrants for Pavel Durov and his brother Nikolai, according to Politico, which reviewed the relevant documents. The case was initiated due to Telegram’s refusal to cooperate with an investigation into child sexual abuse. The arrest warrants for the platform’s co-founders were issued on March 25, after they “failed to […]

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ForkLog 7 28.08.2024

French and UAE Authorities Allegedly Hacked Pavel Durov’s iPhone

In 2017, France and the UAE orchestrated the hacking of Telegram founder Pavel Durov’s iPhone as part of an operation codenamed “Purple Music.” This was reported by The Wall Street Journal, citing sources. According to these sources, the authorities of both countries were concerned that the messaging app was being used by terrorists, drug traffickers, […]

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ForkLog 9 27.08.2024

Galaxy Digital: Durov’s Arrest Unlikely to Be the Last of Its Kind

The detention of Telegram founder Pavel Durov marks the first major arrest of a company leader “for failing to adequately control their platform.” According to a report by Galaxy Research, it is unlikely to be the last, writes CoinDesk. Analysts suggest that Durov and his team likely resisted French authorities’ requests to delete or provide […]

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ForkLog 16 27.08.2024

REDO Meme Coin Surges 140% Following TON Developers’ Decision

The TON blockchain team has changed the logo in its community channels to the avatar of the meme token Resistance Dog (REDO). The coin’s value soared by 140%. Today, We stand with Pavel Durov — Creator of Telegram. In support of the #DigitalResistance, we are updating Toncoin’s logo and profile pictures across TON Community channels […]

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ForkLog 20 27.08.2024

French Authorities Clarify Pavel Durov’s Detention

Pavel Durov has been detained as part of a large-scale investigation into cybercrimes, including the illegal provision of services and cryptographic tools. This was stated in a statement by the Paris Judicial Tribunal. “The founder and CEO of the Telegram messenger was arrested on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 8:00 PM at [the airport] Le […]

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ForkLog 13 26.08.2024

Telegram Founder Durov’s Arrest Sparks Crypto Community Support

The Telegram team has responded to the arrest of its founder, Pavel Durov, in France, expressing hope for a “swift resolution of this situation.” “Telegram complies with EU regulations, including the Digital Services Act—its moderation is within industry standards and is constantly improving,” the statement reads. The statement also emphasized that Durov has nothing to […]

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ForkLog 19 25.08.2024

Telegram’s Pavel Durov Detained in France

Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, was detained at Le Bourget airport in Paris. This was reported by French channels TF1 and BFMTV, citing sources. According to media reports, he may face numerous charges, including terrorism, drug trafficking, fraud, and money laundering. Sources indicate that the French court believes the lack of thorough moderation on […]

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ForkLog 51 01.08.2024

Pavel Durov Joins Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has been included for the first time in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index (BBI). He ranks 279th out of 500 with a net worth of $9.15 billion. The Bloomberg list is topped by serial entrepreneur Elon Musk with $252 billion. U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump is near the bottom, at 499th place, […]

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ForkLog 21 24.07.2024

Pavel Durov Highlights Catizen Developers’ Efforts in Cat Rescue

The mini-game Catizen for Telegram has generated $16 million through in-game purchases, donating 1% of this to the rescue of stray cats. This was announced by Pavel Durov, the founder of the messaging app. According to him, the game has attracted over 26 million users. By utilizing TON-based smart contracts for in-game rewards, Catizen has […]

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