UAE Requests France to Provide Immediate Consular Support for Telegram CEO Pavel Durov

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has requested consular services for Telegram CEO Pavel Durov following his arrest in Paris for alleged cybercrimes. France is investigating Durov for enabling illegal activities through Telegram. Russia has similarly sought to protect Durov’s rights, but France has been described as uncooperative. Telegram denies any wrongdoing, defending its moderation practices … Read more

French President Emmanuel Macron Dismisses ‘False Information’ on Pavel Durov’s Arrest; ‘It Is in No Way a Political Decision’

Emmanuel Macron, President of France, has disregarded what he qualified as “false information” regarding the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. In a social media post, Macron stressed that the arrest was part of an investigation carried out by the judiciary and that it was “in no way a political decision,” as some reports claimed. … Read more

French Court Extends Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s Police Custody

French prosecutors have announced that an investigative judge extended the police custody of Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, on Monday evening for up to 48 hours. After that, French authorities must either release or charge him. Durov was detained on Saturday at Le Bourget airport amid a judicial investigation launched last month concerning 12 alleged … Read more

Russia Seeks Clarification From France on Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s Arrest

The Russian Foreign Ministry has disclosed that its embassy in France has sought clarification on the detention of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. The embassy stated that it aims to protect his rights, but France has been uncooperative. Durov’s arrest has sparked controversy, with Russian officials labeling him a political prisoner. Russia Seeks Answers on Telegram … Read more

This Week’s Crypto Winners and Losers: SUN Skyrockets While TON Stumbles

This week delivered a solid performance for the crypto economy, with several coins posting impressive double-digit gains over the past seven days. Leading the charge was sun token (SUN), which skyrocketed by 187%, claiming the top spot among the week’s best performers. However, it wasn’t all sunshine and roses, as Telegram founder and CEO Pavel … Read more

Edward Snowden: Pavel Durov’s Arrest Is an Assault on Basic Human Rights

Renowned NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden gave his take regarding the recent arrest in France of Telegram founder Pavel Durov. Snowden blasted the French government’s actions, stating that these constituted an “assault on the basic human rights of speech and association.” Snowden called for people to “wake up,” highlighting the attack that world governments have mounted … Read more

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