Telegram to Provide More User Data to Government After CEO’s Arrest
Summary
Telegram updated its terms of service to share users' IP addresses and phone numbers with judicial authorities during criminal investigations. This change follows CEO Pavel Durov's arrest in France over allegations of facilitating illegal activities on the app. Previously, Telegram only shared such information if users were suspected of terrorism. Toncoin (TON), linked to Telegram, saw a slight decline in value following the news. Telegram has also blocked new media uploads to combat bots and scammers. Durov, currently out on bail, remains in France pending the investigation's conclusion.
