- Durov can temporarily leave France after judicial approval.
- Ton Ecosystem sees rising user involvement in the midst of legal developments.
Telegram -founder Pavel Durov, the driving force behind Telegram and his Blockchain partner Toncoin [TON]has been authorized to leave France temporarily.
He is confronted with legal charges related to accusations of organized crime.
Sources told AFP (Agence France Presse) that Pavel Durov left for Dubai on March 16 after an investigating judge has adjusted his supervisory conditions.
He can now stay “a few weeks” outside of France, although Telegram has not issued an official statement.
Durov, who owns Russian, French and VAE passports, was held in August 2024 on Le Bourget Airport near Paris.
After interrogating for hours, he was released on a bail of € 5 million ($ 5.6 million) under strict circumstances that forbidden him to leave the country.
“This is bigger than Durov”
The release of Durov has been discussed on a large scale in the crypto and blockchain communities, in particular among supporters of the Open Network (TON).
Source: X
Telegram has a deep connection with Ton, which was originally considered a blockchain platform integrated with the messages app.
The Ton Foundation, which supports the Telegram Open Network (TON), welcomed the news and explained:
“With almost a billion users worldwide, Telegram represents a worldwide movement that is committed to freedom of communication and the inalienable right to privacy. We have been in solidarity with Pavel, to support his non -repellent dedication to defending the right to freedom of expression and privacy online. “
Likewise, the AKA -Token Community, another project within the decentralized Ton -Ecosystem, celebrated the development and called it a ‘victory for freedom’.
The news of Durov’s ability to travel outside France has caused noticeable market movements in ton-related assets.
Ton’s legal battle that moves markets
Dune Analytics -Data to show A sharp rise in daily Ton transactions, with a large peak on March 13 – just before the announcement.
Source: Dune Analytics
Transactions on chains and off-chain rose, which indicates increased investor’s interests. Moreover, an increase in new unique users suggests growing acceptance, probably influenced by renewed trust in Ton’s ecosystem.
Data from TradingView shows that the price of Ton has risen by 18% in the last 24 hours and more than 13% in the last seven days.
Source: TradingView
Ton took a big hit after the arrest of Pavel Durov in France on 24 August. The price fell more than 35%and fell from $ 6.88 to $ 4.44 in September.
Figures don’t lie
Despite the excitement around Durov’s departure, Toncoin (Ton) investors remain challenges for challenges.
Recent reports indicate that 96% of tonholders at the time of the press loss because it had difficulty retaining Momentum.
Ton has seen price increases fed by speculation in the short term. Long-term stability depends on broader acceptance and real-world use within the telegram ecosystem.
The bigger image
The legal problems of Telegram CEO stem from accusations that Telegram did not succeed in curbing extremist and terrorist content on his platform.
The Durov case underlines the current tensions between supervisors and privacy -oriented platforms. Governments have put pressure on telegram and similar services to improve the degree of content.
His departure raises questions about the regulatory future of Telegram, without confirmation about his return or official statements from France.
The impact of the case on the activities of Telegram, User Trust and the Crypto Ecosystem continues to take a closer look.
