TON Rises by 20% Following Passport Recovery of Telegram Founder Pavel Durov
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TON Rises by 20% Following Passport Recovery of Telegram Founder Pavel Durov

The price of TON has significantly increased after Telegram founder Pavel Durov regained his passport, enabling him to resume travel.

What You Need to Know:

  • French authorities have restored Pavel Durov’s passport, allowing for unrestricted travel.
  • The TON Foundation considers this a victory for digital privacy and free speech.
  • Telegram, which Durov co-founded, serves close to a billion global users.

The price of TON has surged over 20% in the last 24 hours, trading above $3.45 with a market cap of $8.14 billion after French authorities returned Pavel Durov’s passport. This development marks the end of a situation that raised concerns among advocates for privacy and free speech.

Durov, known for championing secure communication, has been a prominent advocate for privacy rights. The growth in TON’s value also comes alongside enhancements to the Wallet app on Telegram, which now features multiple assets, a yield program, and a refreshed user interface.

Read more: TON Down 14% as Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France

The TON Foundation celebrated this moment on social media, highlighting their commitment to free speech and privacy rights online.

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