Toncoin Sees Modest Uptick as Telegram’s Pavel Durov Gets Travel Approval from France

In a development that’s caught the attention of both legal observers and the crypto community, Telegram founder Pavel Durov has been granted permission by French authorities to travel briefly to Dubai starting 10 July. 

This comes despite Durov still being under investigation over allegations that Telegram has enabled the circulation of illegal content on its platform.

The decision has turned heads due to Telegram’s increasingly close ties with the crypto industry. The messaging app has become a hub for blockchain mini apps and decentralised ecosystems, with Toncoin (TON) serving as the native token powering much of this infrastructure.

Following news of the travel approval, Toncoin saw a slight uptick in price — up 0.25% in the past 24 hours — trading at approximately US$2.96 on Friday, 20 June.

Legal Cloud Still Hangs Over Durov

This isn’t Durov’s first granted trip since the legal issues began. He was previously allowed to travel to Dubai in April, but remains restricted from entering the United States. As part of the conditions of his temporary release, Durov has been required to post a bond of €5 million (roughly US$5.7 million) and must report to French authorities twice a week.

Despite these constraints, Telegram has made efforts to bolster its moderation policies and system security in the wake of increased scrutiny. Notably, the platform now permits the blocking of users who share prohibited content, and user data such as IP addresses and phone numbers can be shared with law enforcement upon request.

Crypto Community Closely Watching

For the crypto world, these developments go beyond just legal drama. Toncoin, once conceived as part of Telegram’s original blockchain vision, has seen renewed relevance as Telegram reintegrates blockchain technologies via its growing mini app ecosystem.

Any shift in Durov’s legal standing could potentially impact the future trajectory of Toncoin and Telegram’s broader decentralised ambitions. Analysts suggest that a favourable resolution to Durov’s legal issues could boost investor confidence in Toncoin and other blockchain-related projects tied to Telegram.

On the flip side, continued regulatory pressure — especially from countries within the EU or the US — could hinder the expansion of crypto services through Telegram and create a chilling effect on related developments.

For now, Toncoin’s modest rally reflects cautious optimism. While the percentage change is relatively small, it signifies market responsiveness to Durov’s situation, and underscores how deeply interconnected crypto prices can be with the reputations and legal standings of key figures.

As the situation unfolds, all eyes remain on Telegram, Durov, and France’s next legal steps — with potential ripple effects stretching well beyond one app or one token.

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