ChainCatcher news, Telegram founder Pavel Durov posted that the French National Assembly has rejected a proposed bill that would require messaging apps to set up law enforcement backdoors, making France not the first country to legislate against end-to-end encryption.He emphasized that backdoor mechanisms threaten the privacy and security of all users, and Telegram would rather exit a market than compromise on encryption protection.

ChainCatcher news, Telegram founder Pavel Durov stated in a post on his personal channel: "French media reported that my detention in France last summer ultimately forced Telegram to comply with European rules. This is purely fabricated.Telegram has always complied with EU laws. After last August, the French police sent requests to Telegram in accordance with the EU's Digital Services Act, and the French court obtained the IP addresses of criminal suspects from Telegram long before I was detained in France."

ChainCatcher news, Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced in his personal channel: Telegram's monthly active users have surpassed 1 billion, making it the second largest messaging app in the world (after WeChat), only behind WhatsApp. User engagement on Telegram is also rising, with an average of 21 opens per user per day and spending 41 minutes daily on the app. Additionally, Telegram's revenue growth is explosive, with a profit of $547 million in 2024.

ChainCatcher news, Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov has been allowed to leave France for Dubai.Durov was initially arrested by the French National Fraud Office last August, which detained him at the airport and subsequently charged him with "involvement in the dissemination of child pornography on messaging applications and other crimes such as drug trafficking," placing him under judicial supervision and requiring him to remain in France.Possibly influenced by this news, Toncoin (TON) rose by 20%.

ChainCatcher news, the TON Foundation stated that French authorities have returned the passport of Telegram founder Pavel Durov, granting him the right to leave the country freely. This news marks an important resolution moment. Telegram has nearly 1 billion users worldwide, representing a global movement dedicated to the freedom of communication and the inalienable right to privacy. As part of the decentralized TON community, the TON Foundation has always stood with Pavel, supporting his unwavering determination to defend online freedom of speech and privacy rights."We remain steadfast in our commitment to these fundamental principles. We firmly believe that blockchain is #freedom technology—an innovative tool that can change the way we protect personal rights—we are proud to be part of an ecosystem that empowers individuals with freedom and secure communication."

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Cointelegraph citing AFP, the founder of the instant messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, has been granted permission by a French court to leave France and has now returned to Dubai.The report states that Durov received approval from the French court on March 13 to travel to Dubai. AFP quoted unnamed sources saying, "Durov left France this morning," adding that he departed with the authorities' approval.The specific terms of the court's decision are currently unclear, and neither Durov nor his legal team has made a public statement regarding the matter.

ChainCatcher news, according to Solid Intel, French prosecutors have stated that the case involving Telegram founder Pavel Durov will take at least a year to reach the court trial stage, and it is too early to negotiate a settlement.

ChainCatcher news, Telegram founder Pavel Durov stated in his personal channel that Telegram has firmly supported the value of freedom of speech long before it became a political security issue, emphasizing that its core values are not influenced by the U.S. election cycle.He also pointed out that while other platforms have recently announced a reduction in censorship, the real test will come when the political winds change again.

ChainCatcher news, founder Pavel Durov posted on his personal TG channel: "Major mini-program is one of my favorite success stories in the Telegram ecosystem. Major was launched by 27-year-old entrepreneur Roxman, and in just 5 months, it has generated over $10 million in revenue and 70 million users.I love Major because it quickly adopts the new possibilities of the mini-program platform and adds features that feel naturally belonging to Telegram. I also admire Roxman; I have been following him since before he launched Fabrika and Major.Roxman generously donated 1% of MAJOR tokens to me, and I will not sell these tokens for the next 10 years. I heard that the Major team is preparing many innovations (such as username NFT leasing and digital ID). Tomorrow is a big day for them: MAJOR tokens will be listed on six major exchanges. I wish them good luck."

ChainCatcher news, Telegram founder Pavel Durov posted on his personal TG channel: "Yesterday I proposed 10 improvements for our application. We prepared the model the same day, and today, we already have a fully functional version that implements these features.These updates include 5 improvements for gifts, 3 improvements for tags, the ability to add media after sending a message, and the ability to view the message editing time. All of this took just one day."

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Telegram founder Pavel Durov confirmed that the privacy policy of Telegram has not changed since 2018. Only in legal cases will the IP addresses and phone numbers of criminals be shared, and the information of other users remains unaffected.

ChainCatcher news, Telegram founder Pavel Durov stated in a post on his personal TG channel that the Telegram search function helps users find public channels and bots, but it has also been abused, with some users using this feature to sell illegal goods.In the past few weeks, Telegram's dedicated team has significantly enhanced the safety of the search function using AI technology, and all identified violations are no longer accessible. Durov also mentioned that Telegram has updated its terms of service and privacy policy, clarifying that the IP addresses and phone numbers of violators may be provided to relevant law enforcement agencies upon legitimate request to combat illegal activities and ensure the safety and proper use of the platform.

ChainCatcher news, Telegram founder Pavel Durov spoke out through Telegram after being arrested in France, stating, "The claim that Telegram is some sort of anarchist paradise is absolutely untrue. We delete millions of harmful posts and channels every day. We also publish daily transparency reports and have direct communication channels with NGOs to handle urgent regulatory requests more quickly.The rapid growth of Telegram's user base to 950 million has led to growing pains for the platform, making it easier for criminals to abuse it. That is why I have made it my personal goal to significantly improve this situation. We have already started this process internally and will soon share more details about our progress with everyone."

ChainCatcher news, according to Fortune, the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France has raised concerns among the Russian public.Since the outbreak of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022, Telegram has become one of the few uncensored sources of information in Russia. According to Mediascope research, Telegram has become the fourth most popular online service in Russia. Political scientist Tatiana Stanovaya stated that Telegram has now become the "main source of information" for those seeking independent viewpoints.However, Durov has been prosecuted for failing to curb extremism and illegal content on the platform; although he has been released on bail, he is not allowed to leave France. Additionally, the European Commission is investigating whether Telegram needs to comply with stricter regulations.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the Kremlin stated that Telegram founder Pavel Durov has all the resources necessary for legal defense and is ready to provide assistance at any time if needed. The Kremlin also emphasized that it will closely monitor the developments of this matter and warned that the related events in France should not evolve into political persecution.