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