Is Apple Removing Telegram App After Allegations On CEO Pavel Durov?

by

As a seasoned researcher with years of experience navigating the digital landscape, I find myself once again confronted by the intricate dance between technology, politics, and public opinion. The recent detainment of Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, has stirred up a whirlwind of misinformation, particularly surrounding the potential removal of the app from Apple’s App Store.

Following the arrest of Telegram’s co-founder and CEO, Pavel Durov, by French authorities in Paris, an old rumor about Apple deleting the widely-used private messaging app has resurfaced on social media sites. However, Apple has clarified that their platform complies with EU laws, and accusations against Durov regarding misuse of the platform are unfounded.

After the arrest of its CEO, Durov, Toncoin‘s (TON) price dropped by over 20%. However, it has since made a slight recovery and is now being traded at around $5.77.

Apple Not Planning to Remove Telegram App

There’s been talk circulating that Apple might take down Telegram from their App Store and even delete it from iPhones without user consent. Some users have provided tips on adjusting device settings to keep the app installed, should such a scenario occur.

Yet, these posts bear a resemblance to Facebook posts from last year (2021). It’s important to clarify that X Community Notes has recently refuted the current posts about X, stating that “Apple is not engaged in any such actions. The image originated from a debunked Facebook post from 2021.”

Simultaneously, Telegram asserted on X that they comply with EU regulations, such as the Digital Services Act. Furthermore, they dismissed the arrest of Pavel Durov, a Franco-Russian billionaire, on charges of platform misuse as “preposterous.”

1) According to their statement, Durov often visits Europe, and their moderation practices align with industry norms. They are actively working towards a swift resolution of the current issue. (Paraphrased)

Telegram adheres to EU regulations, such as the Digital Services Act, ensuring that its moderation practices align with industry norms and are consistently updated for improvement.

Telegram’s CEO Pavel Durov has nothing to hide and travels frequently in Europe.

It is absurd to claim that a platform or its owner…

— Telegram Messenger (@telegram) August 25, 2024

Digital Resistance Campaign

The Telegram-associated accounts, encompassing the Toncoin cryptocurrency initiative and its employees, are part of the “Digital Resistance” movement and campaigns advocating for “Free Durov,” in connection with the TON Society.

In various TON Community platforms, the logos and profile images have been updated to feature the internationally recognized emblem of Digital Resistance – the Resistance Dog. This change was initiated by Pavel Durov as part of his crusade to uphold user privacy and defend free speech on our platform.

In simpler terms, Durov stated previously that the main challenge for Telegram isn’t from governments, but rather from Apple and Google. He explained that when it comes to expressing free speech, these two tech giants have significant control over what you can view or access on your smartphone since they can essentially suppress content.

Various voices within the cryptocurrency sphere, including prominent figures like Elon Musk, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Vitalik Buterin, are advocating for the freedom of Durov.

Toncoin Crypto Price Tumbled

Yesterday saw a 20% plunge in TON‘s price following news about Pavel Durov’s arrest. However, within the last 24 hours, it has bounced back by over 1%, currently trading at $5.77. The price range over the past day was between $5.32 (low) and $5.94 (high). Additionally, there has been a substantial decrease in trading volume.

Meanwhile, Notcoin price also dropped more than 10%, with the price currently trading at 0.009593.

In just 24 hours, the Resistance Dog (REDO) price has skyrocketed over 160%, reaching a current level of $0.708. An incredible surge in trading activity by an astonishing 900% was observed, fueled by support for Telegram’s founder.

Read More

2024-08-26 09:48