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Newsletter: Macron edges Europe towards re-engaging Russia

Also in this newsletter: Latvian PM and Estonian President back EU envoy for Ukraine-Russia talks, and Brussels cautions member states over social media crackdowns.

Euronews

Chinese billionaire who has fathered more than 100 children hopes to have dozens of U.S.-born boys to one day take over his business

Xu Bo, the founder of one of China’s largest mobile gaming companies, is looking to have “50 high-quality sons” in the U.S. to take over his billion-dollar empire.

Fortune

Biography aims to fill gaps in story of ultra-libertarian Telegram founder Pavel Durov

Like many of his US counterparts, the Russian science prodigy turned hugely successful ‘digital populist’ has a deep suspicion of government constraint

The Guardian - UK

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Candace Owens says Macrons ordered her assassination, but provides no evidence

Amid a defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens for claiming that the French First Lady is a man, the far-right commentator is now alleging that the Macrons want her dead.

Euronews

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Claims France and Macron Could Be Tied to Charlie Kirk's Shocking Death

Telegram chief Pavel Durov fuels controversy by suggesting France and President Macron could be linked to Charlie Kirk's killing. Here is how the claims escalated and why they have shaken global politics.

International Business Times UK

‘May I meet you?’ is just the latest in horrible dating advice from billionaires

Bill Ackman thinks his pickup line could aid population rates. Given the track record of the mega-rich, it may do the opposite

The Guardian - US

Anthony Scaramucci Says TON Token Offers Indirect Bet On Telegram's Ecosystem, Could Hit $10 In Contrarian Play Challenging Visa, PayPal

In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci said investing in TON (CRYPTO: TON) represents an indirect bet on Telegram, since the messaging platform isn't publicly listed.

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Iran’s "VPN mafia" blamed for delays on the lifting of Telegram ban – here's what we know

While reports suggested Iran is ready to lift the ban, Durov's platform remains restricted. An Iranian lawmaker said the VPN industry is to blame this time.

TechRadar

Telegram Launches Cocoon: Decentralized AI Powered by TON Blockchain

Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, has announced a new initiative called Cocoon. It is a decentralised AI compute network built on the TON (The Open

Geekflare

Putin's secret terror in Germany: How Russia recruits its agents, one click at a time

Russian intelligence services are using Telegram, among other social media platforms, to recruit so-called "low-level agents" in Germany for small acts of sabotage, surveillance or provocation. Even a simple click or like can put users on the radar of Moscow's intelligence agencies.

Euronews

Block's CTO Says 'Perfect Code Doesn't Make A Great Product, Solving Real Problems Does' — Cites YouTube's Success Over Google Video

Block Inc.‘s (NYSE:XYZ) Chief Technology Officer Dhanji Prasanna challenged one of software engineering's core beliefs, arguing that clean, elegant code doesn't guarantee success in solving real problems for users.

Benzinga

Pavel Durov Recently Revealed That Bitcoin, Not Telegram, 'Funded' His Lifestyle And Helped Him Stay 'Afloat': 'I Believe In This Thing'

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has amassed a multibillion-dollar fortune, but few know it was largely made possible by his Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investments.

Benzinga

Telegram's Pavel Durov Once Lauded Bitcoin—So Why's He Warning Of A 'Dark Dystopian World' On His Birthday?

Telegram (CRYPTO: TON) founder Pavel Durov marked his 41st birthday with a somber message warning that governments are eroding online freedom through surveillance and censorship.

Benzinga

Weekend Round-Up: Ripple CTO Steps Back, Dogecoin Rises And Bitcoin's Million-Dollar Prediction

The past weekend was a rollercoaster ride in the world of cryptocurrencies. Ripple’s chief technology officer announced his retreat from daily company involvement, Dogecoin extended its winning streak, and Bitcoin received a million-dollar prediction.

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Bitcoin Could Hit $1 Million Because 'Governments Keep Printing Money Like No Tomorrow', Telegram CEO Says

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov said Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could reach $1 million, pointing to fiat money printing and the cryptocurrency's fixed supply as BTC spiked to $116,500 on Wednesday morning.

Benzinga

Metaplanet Adds 25,555 BTC As Bitcoin Surges To $116,000

Metaplanet Inc. (OTCQX:MTPLF) has added over 5,000 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to its growing treasury as BTC traded near $116,300 on Wednesday morning, breaking a key resistance trendline at the start of "Uptober."

Benzinga

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Reveals Secret To Hiring Top Engineers: Win A Coding Contest Or Forget It

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov says the key to building a world-class engineering team isn't traditional interviews, it's winning a coding contest.

Benzinga

Pavel Durov Alleges French Intelligence Pressured Him To Censor Moldovan Channels On Telegram In Exchange For Legal Favors During Election

On Sunday, Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder of Telegram, accused French intelligence of pressuring him to silence Moldovan voices on his platform in exchange for leniency in his ongoing court case in France.

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Chinese victims of online sexual abuse face uphill battle in finding justice

A Telegram channel that offered revenge porn and other non-consensual content of Chinese women has highlighted gaps in laws protecting victims of sexual abuse in China

Benzinga

WhatsApp And Telegram Users In Russia Face New Restrictions On Voice Calls As Trump-Putin Alaska Meet Looms

On Wednesday, Russia announced that it has partially restricted audio calls on Mark Zuckerberg-led Meta Platforms, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:META) WhatsApp and Pavel Durov's Telegram, signaling another move to tighten internet control ahead of President Donald Trump's scheduled meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

Benzinga

Elon Musk's X Accused Of Algorithm Manipulation And 'Fraudulent Data Extraction' In France: Telegram's Pavel Durov Says Any Tech Company Can Now Be Called A 'Criminal Gang'

The escalating tensions between France and major tech firms took a new turn this week, as Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov criticized the country for its legal approach toward platforms like Elon Musk's X, formerly Twitter.

Fortune

As the Trump admin relaxes crypto enforcement, companies are increasingly looking to raise funds through token sales.

Fortune

Telegram blockchain startup TOP raises $28.5 million as messaging platform expands crypto footprint

Ribbit Capital led the Series A fundraise, with participation from Pantera Capital.

Barchart

106 Children in 12 Countries: Telegram’s Billionaire Founder Will Split $14 Billion Fortune Equally, But There’s A Catch

Telegram founder Pavel Durov, known for his uncompromising stance on privacy, will divide his $14 billion fortune equally among 106 children from 12 countries, including those conceived through donation.

The Guardian - US

Why does this billionaire have 100 kids in 12 countries?

Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, plans to leave his money to all his offspring – conceived out of ‘civic duty’

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