Will India ban Telegram? Insights into Pavel Durov's arrest, the impact of Toncoin, and more!

Less than a week after Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France over the weekend, a report has emerged that the Indian government is investigating the messaging platform for alleged criminal activities, including extortion and gambling.

The investigation into Telegram, which does not have a physical office in India, is being conducted by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). MeitY has found that Telegram follows IT regulations and publishes monthly compliance reports.

Problems for the Toncoin ecosystem?

The arrest of Durov in Paris and the ongoing investigation against the Telegram platform in India will negatively impact the Toncoin ecosystem. Toncoin has already been overshadowed by Dogecoin (DOGE) and Tron (TRX) following the ongoing investigation against Durov in Paris.

According to the latest market data, the price of TON has fallen by over 20 percent in the last seven days, trading at around $5.43 on Tuesday.

The possibility of Telegram being shut down in various regions has raised concerns in the Toncoin community about its long-term future. Many Toncoin-based Web3 projects such as Hamster Combat and Notcoin (NOT) rely on Telegram to attract and grow their user base.

What to look out for: Keep an eye on developments

Given these issues, it is important for TON holders to stay informed about the results of the investigations in France and India.

Support Telegram: Standing up for free expression

Free speech advocates, including tech billionaire Elon Musk, have condemned the review of Telegram, a platform increasingly used as an alternative to Meta's WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, which have been criticized for suppressing content.

The fate of Telegram hangs in the balance. Only time will tell if this once rising star will continue to shine brightly or if the end is near due to the controversy.