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BREAKING: French President Macron denies inviting Pavel Durov to France
29.8.2024
Macron has faced widespread and international backlash for the arrest of the Telegram founder
Outrage Grows Over Macron’s Alleged Dinner Invite Luring Durov to France on Arrest Day
29.8.2024
Telegram founder Pavel Durov was reportedly scheduled to dine with French President Emmanuel Macron on the day he was arrested, sparking controversy. French authorities detained Durov, and reports indicate that he had informed them about the planned meeting. The allegations led to a political...
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Set to Appear in French Court After Weekend Arrest
28.8.2024
The head of the popular social-media and messaging platform was arrested on Saturday as part of an investigation into money laundering, drug trafficking, child pornography and non-cooperation with law enforcement crimes
Durov’s phone hacked in 2017, a year before meeting with Macron: Report
28.8.2024
Durov was reportedly offered to move Telegram to Paris during his meeting with the French president in 2018
French President Emmanuel Macron Dismisses ‘False Information’ on Pavel Durov’s Arrest; ‘It Is in No Way a Political Decision’
27.8.2024
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...
French Court Extends Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s Police Custody
27.8.2024
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...
Pavel Durov Arrested for Unauthorized Cryptology Services: French Authorities
27.8.2024
After French authorities came under fire from the crypto community and free speech absolutists including Elon Musk and…
Cyberattacks target French government websites: Report
26.8.2024
French authorities have come under fire from free speech activists and the crypto community after arresting Telegram founder Pavel Durov
Cyberattacks target French government websites: Report
26.8.2024
French authorities have come under fire from free speech activists and the crypto community after arresting Telegram founder Pavel Durov
36% Chance for Durov’s Freedom in August: Polymarket’s High-Stakes Bet on Telegram Founder’s Fate
26.8.2024
According to the blockchain-powered prediction market Polymarket, bettors are giving Telegram founder Pavel Durov a 36% chance of being released this month. Durov was taken into custody by French judicial police at Le Bourget airport in France, facing allegations related to facilitating crimes such...
French authorities can hold Pavel Durov until Aug. 28
26.8.2024
Prosecutors announced that the arrest was part of an investigation into an unnamed individual over cryptology services and complicity with illicit activities
French authorities can hold Pavel Durov until Aug. 28
26.8.2024
Prosecutors announced that the arrest was part of an investigation into an unnamed individual over cryptology services and complicity with illicit activities
Rumble boss says he 'departed' from Europe after Telegram CEO arrest
26.8.2024
Rumble founder and CEO Chris Pavlovski says he “departed from Europe” after French police arrested Telegram’s CEO and the country “threatened” the video-sharing site
Rumble boss ‘departed’ from Europe after Telegram CEO arrest
26.8.2024
Rumble founder and CEO Chris Pavlovski said he “departed from Europe” after French police arrested Telegram’s CEO and the country “threatened” the video-sharing site
French authorities to issue statement on Pavel Durov’s detention
25.8.2024
It remains unclear if Durov has been officially arrested or charged
French authorities to issue statement on Pavel Durov’s detention
25.8.2024
It remains unclear if Durov has been officially arrested or charged
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France: TON Price Plummets
24.8.2024
Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, has reportedly been arrested at Le Bourget airport in France under a search warrant issued by the French judicial police. The arrest follows accusations that Telegram facilitates crimes like drug trafficking and fraud due to its anonymity features. Durov...
French Regulator Begins Accepting Crypto Service Provider Applications Ahead of MiCA Regulation
6.8.2024
The French financial regulatory authority has begun accepting applications for authorization as a crypto asset service provider under the European Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation, ahead of its implementation in December 2024. This regulation mandates prior authorization for market...
French regulator accepting CASP applications ahead of MiCA rollout
2.8.2024
The AMF is giving firms registered under its current DASP rules ample time to transition, too
Bybit Exits French Market Amid Regulatory Pressures
2.8.2024
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has announced its exit from the French market, citing increasing regulatory pressures from French authorities. The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) had previously issued a warning against Bybit, advising investors to avoid trading on the platform. Starting August...