Telegram CEO Pavel Durov addresses his arrest in France, defending Telegram’s commitment to privacy

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Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, has made his first public statement after being detained in Paris last week. Durov recounted his experience, revealing that he was detained for a duration of four days, during which he underwent interrogation by French police. The authorities indicated that Durov may potentially face personal liability for the unlawful actions of Telegram users, pointing to the platform’s lack of response to government investigations. Durov

Telegram earns $148M from crypto in 2023, but still faces over $100M in losses

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Telegram, a messaging app, has experienced a substantial rise in its earnings from Bitcoin, namely due to its incorporation with the TON blockchain. In 2023, Telegram earned a total of $148 million from its involvement in cryptocurrencies, with $130 million coming just from its integrated wallet services. In September 2023, the company introduced a self-custodial wallet that enables users to directly manage, trade, and store their crypto within the app.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov announces the launch of a Mini App store and Web3 in-app browser

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Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, has declared the introduction of a Mini App store and an in-app browser with Web3 compatibility, scheduled to be released by the conclusion of July. The objective is to establish Telegram as a significant participant in the adoption of blockchain technology. This development capitalizes on the triumph of Telegram Mini Apps, which are efficient, JavaScript-driven services utilized for diverse functions such as commerce and