Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, was temporarily allowed to leave France for Dubai after being arrested last year for allegations that the app contained illegal content.

He is under investigation for unauthorized encryption usage, and #Telegram changed functionality to share users' IP addresses and phone numbers. Durov's arrest, a supporter of civil liberties, sparked outrage in the crypto community. Telegram is very popular among crypto enthusiasts, supporting "mini apps" and is where users can earn TON (The Open Network), a token initiated by Telegram and later developed by the community. #PavelDurov