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International Business Times
International Business Times
Business
Marvie Basilan

RARE PHOTOS: Most telegram app coins in red after ton co founder durov s arrest | Rare Historical Photos

Several Telegram app crypto tokens plunged over the last 24 hours after news of Pavel Durov's arrest spread. (Credit: AFP)

KEY POINTS

  • Durov was arrested over a probe into alleged crimes conducted on Telegram
  • GMEE was the hardest hit among Telegram app coins, shedding over 12%
  • Some crypto users have said Durov's arrest is a hurdle to championing free speech

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's arrest over the weekend has left a deep wound in the popular but controversial social media platform's community. The news has also apparently affected cryptocurrencies utilized on Telegram apps – applications built on the platform that integrate blockchain technology and crypto.

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