$TON $TON Toncoin (TON) experienced a 20% price increase after Telegram CEO Pavel Durov received permission to temporarily leave France

Durov had been restricted from international travel since his August 2024 arrest on charges related to content moderation on Telegram

Open interest in TON derivatives reached $169 million, the highest level in 42 days

Despite the recent rally, reports indicate that 96% of TON holders remain at a loss

The case reflects broader tensions between privacy-focused messaging platforms and regulatory authorities