Pavel Durov

Russia has opened a criminal investigation into Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, accusing him of facilitating extremist and terrorist activity. This comes as Russia's ongoing campaign to restrict and ultimately ban Telegram inside the country.

Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov has ignited a fresh debate over online privacy after sharply criticizing Spain’s proposal to restrict social media access for users under 16.

Meta has been placed under the limelight again after a new privacy lawsuit accuses the tech giant of secretly retaining access to WhatsApp users’ private messages, igniting fresh debate over whether the world’s most popular messaging app is safe for users at all.

Telegram has had $500 million of its bonds frozen in Russia because of Western sanctions, blocking payments to Russian holders. The company’s business continues to grow globally, with strong revenues and plans for a future IPO despite the bond freeze.

France has lifted the travel restrictions on Telegram founder Pavel Durov after holding him under nearly a year of judicial control—marking a partial victory for the tech entrepreneur who spent the past twelve months accused of enabling illicit content and criminal activity through his encrypted messaging platform.

Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, revealed he survived a near-fatal poisoning in 2018 after a suspicious package was left at his home. The attack happened during a dispute with Russian authorities over encryption keys, leaving Durov seriously ill for weeks.

Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov has made a bold prediction: one day, governments around the world will be forced to stop printing money — and when that moment comes, Bitcoin will step in as the global currency.

Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov has accused French intelligence services of pressuring him to censor political content tied to Moldova’s 2024 elections—an offer he says came with promises of leniency in his ongoing legal battle in France.

Pavel Durov was arrested in France last year over crimes linked to Telegram but no proof has been found against him. He is still under strict travel rules and must return to France every two weeks while the case drags on.

The European Union is pushing for a proposal that would allow messaging platforms to read your most intimate messages.