Big news for Telegram and crypto fans: Pavel Durov, the brain behind Telegram and Toncoin (TON), just got a major legal win in France. A court has returned his passport, letting him leave the country for Dubai. And guess what? Toncoin’s price skyrocketed 20% right after. So, what’s going on, and why does it matter? Let’s break it down.
According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), French authorities had put Durov under judicial restrictions, meaning he couldn’t leave the country. But a recent court decision changed that, allowing him to travel abroad for a few weeks—and, crucially, giving him back his passport.
Durov hasn’t spoken publicly about it yet, but this is a big deal. The Telegram founder has spent years dodging government pressure while pushing for privacy, free speech, and decentralization. He’s a tech-world rebel, and the TON Foundation, the org behind Toncoin, shares that vision.
Right after the news dropped, Toncoin’s price jumped over 20% to $3.45, pushing its market cap past $8.14 billion. Investors took this as a positive signal for Telegram’s long-term crypto plans.
Why? Because TON and Telegram are deeply linked. With nearly 1 billion users, Telegram has the potential to bring crypto to the masses. If Durov has more freedom to move and make decisions, it could mean big things for TON’s future.
Meanwhile, Telegram’s built-in crypto wallet is evolving fast. The latest update added:
With these updates, Telegram is moving deeper into Web3. This isn’t just another meme coin pump—TON is setting itself up as a serious crypto ecosystem.
Durov’s legal freedom is a big morale boost, but TON’s future will depend on actual adoption. If Telegram keeps integrating crypto features, TON could become one of the most widely used blockchains—simply because it’s built into an app everyone already uses.
That said, some of this price action is definitely speculation. Crypto markets love hype, and Durov’s name alone can move TON’s price. But long-term? If Telegram delivers on its Web3 vision, this could be way bigger than just a temporary pump.
Durov’s legal drama might not be over yet, but for now, TON investors are celebrating—and the Telegram-crypto connection just got even stronger.
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