Pavel Durov breaks silence for first time since arrest
The Telegram founder is currently prohibited from leaving France and must check in with law enforcement on a weekly basis. Go to Source
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South Korea Investigates Telegram Over Deepfake Crime Allegations
South Korean police are investigating Telegram for allegedly facilitating deepfake sex crimes. They plan to work with French investigators following the detention of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France for similar investigations. “Telegram does not readily provide investigation data, such as account information, to us or other state investigative bodies, including those in the U.S.,” … Read more
Trump’s Crypto Platform Hit by Scammers Promising $15,000 Giveaways
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s family-backed cryptocurrency platform has been targeted by scammers, leading to over 70,000 users being misled with fake crypto giveaways. Scammers have posted fraudulent ads on the platform’s official Telegram channel, diverting users to a fake group promising $15,000 in cryptocurrency. Trump’s Crypto Platform Targeted by Scammers With Fake Giveaways Donald … Read more
UN Raises Human Rights Concerns in Telegram Founder Pavel Durov’s Case
The United Nations has expressed serious concerns about the arrest and charges against Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, citing potential human rights issues. A U.N. spokeswoman called for adherence to international human rights standards, emphasizing the need for legality and proportionality in regulating social media platforms. United Nations Raises Human Rights Concerns Over Arrest of … Read more
Telegram games and Hamster Kombat will catalyze Web3 adoption: Animoca’s Yat Siu
Hamster Kombat is preparing to launch the “largest airdrop in the history of crypto,” which could bring even more mainstream attention to the viral Web3 mobile game. Go to Source
South Korea joins global crackdown on Telegram, cites deepfakes
South Korea has joined the growing list of global jurisdictions, launching a probe against Telegram over illicit content dissemination. Go to Source
50% of Telegram tap-to-earn gamers are crypto noobs: Blum CEO
Telegram tapper games have “finally” brought the mass adoption to crypto the industry has waited for, says Blum founder and CEO Gleb Kostarev. Go to Source
Russian Analyst Examines Post-Airdrop Performance of Hamster Kombat Token
Vladislav Antonov, a financial analyst at Bitriver, one of Russia’s largest mining data center operators, believes that post-airdrop interest in Hamster Kombat, the popular tap-to-earn game, will grow quickly. However, if the game fails to evolve from its current ‘clicker’ state, this interest might wane, and users may migrate to other similar projects. Interest In … Read more
Telegram financial statement shows it holds $400 million in crypto
The messaging app had about four million premium users at the end of 2023. Go to Source
Durov Unaware of French Arrest Warrant — Macron Denies Knowledge of Durov’s Visit
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was reportedly unaware of an arrest warrant issued against him in France, according to a source from the Paris prosecutor’s office. The French investigation was not linked to any U.S. actions. Neither President Emmanuel Macron nor the French foreign ministry were informed in advance of Durov’s arrest or presence in France. … Read more
