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Telegram would rather exit markets like France than allow encryption backdoors to private user messages, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov said.

Free speech advocates and crypto community members have voiced concern over what Durov’s case means in a wider context.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov is known for his focus on free speech and privacy-focused technology.

TON price may rise toward the $5-6 range next as it bounces sharply from its lowest levels in a year following Pavel Durov's exit from France, technicals suggest.

Toncoin's open interest spiked after reports emerged that Telegram founder Pavel Durov left France.

The group reiterated its commitment to freedom of speech and promoting privacy-enhancing technologies that empower the individual.

TON's price rebounded following months of downward price action due to the US post-election hype dying down and macro fears setting in.

Neither Durov nor his legal team have issued a public statement regarding the move.

Telegram now requires third-party crypto wallets to use TON Connect, restricting Mini Apps to the TON blockchain and prompting concerns about decentralization and exclusivity.

Telegram-linked blockchain project, TON, is set to focus on growth in the US market under the incoming administration of US President-elect Donald Trump.

Telegram reportedly fulfilled 900 total requests from the US for IP addresses and phone numbers, affecting 2,253 users.

Durov said that he “trusts the French justice” system but refused to elaborate on the legal proceedings.

Telegram’s crypto holdings jumped from $400 million to $1.3 billion in H1 2024, driven by Toncoin sales and strategic deals.

Telegram’s agreement to set up an office in Kazakhstan aligns with the firm’s increasing compliance efforts as its CEO remains in France amid an ongoing investigation.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov's arrest has sparked widespread condemnation of the French government for promoting censorship policies.