Russian Authorities Investigate Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Over Terrorism Allegations

Russian authorities have launched a formal investigation into Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, over allegations of facilitating terrorism. The probe centers on claims that the messaging platform failed to moderate illegal content and ignored repeated regulatory demands. Reports indicate that Telegram allegedly refused to shut down more than 155,000 channels flagged for hosting illegal activities. This legal pressure follows a pattern of increasing global scrutiny regarding the platform's moderation and privacy policies. Market analysts expect these developments to weigh heavily on the TON blockchain ecosystem due to its deep integration with the messaging app. Consequently, tokens such as Toncoin (TON) and Notcoin (NOT) are facing downward pressure as regulatory risks intensify.