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Telegram CEO Defends Against Allegations and Addresses Moderation Concerns

The Big Whale

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  • Telegram CEO Pavel Durov breaks his silence after his arrest in France, expressing surprise at the charges and criticizing the French government's actions.
  • Durov defends Telegram's privacy policies but acknowledges the need to improve moderation standards to combat criminal activity.
  • Telegram quietly removes a line from its FAQ about monitoring private chats, sparking concerns about government pressure.
  • Telegram clarifies that the code and policy regarding private chats have not changed, only the phrasing on their website.
  • Durov vows to significantly improve moderation of illegal activity on Telegram and states that the company is prepared to leave markets that are not compatible with its principles.
  • The arrest and indictment of Durov highlight the tension between privacy and regulation in the messaging app industry

Summary :
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has addressed the public for the first time since his arrest in France. In a lengthy letter posted on Telegram and Twitter, Durov defended himself against the French government's allegations and criticized their approach as a threat to technological innovation. However, some in the crypto community were concerned about Telegram's moderation policies, especially after the removal of a line in the FAQ about monitoring private chats. Telegram clarified that the code and policy regarding private chats had not changed, but the phrasing on their website had been updated. Durov vowed to improve moderation standards to combat criminal activity on the platform. The change in Telegram's moderation policy highlights the tension between privacy and regulation. Durov also stated that Telegram is prepared to leave markets that are not compatible with their principles.

Sources :

- Decrypt
- Bankless
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- CoinTelegraph
- Coindesk
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- TheBlock
- CoinTelegraph

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