Key notes
- Durov was charged with alleged complicity in organized crime via the encrypted Telegram platform.
- It has fully complied with monitoring conditions over the past year, leading to the lifting of restrictions.
- The CEO remains under formal investigation despite travel bans being lifted and continues legal action.
French investigators have officially lifted all travel restrictions on Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov, marking the latest development in a high-profile criminal probe linked to the messaging platform’s content moderation practices. The decision, dated November 10, removes the ban on leaving France and ends the requirement for Durov to report to Nice police twice a week.
Durov, born in Russia and became a French citizen in 2021, had been under judicial control since August 2024 after being detained at Paris-Le Bourget airport. French prosecutors charged him with complicity in organized crime, alleging that Telegram allowed criminal groups to exploit its encrypted platform for illicit purposes.
In June 2025, authorities partially relaxed the measures, allowing Durov to travel to Dubai, where he had been living in recent years. According to a Bloomberg report, Durov fully complied with all monitoring conditions over the past year, leading to the latest lifting of restrictions.
Telegram founder maintains innocence amid investigation
Durov has consistently denied any wrongdoing, saying Telegram complies with all European Union legal requirements, including the Digital Services Act. During his interrogation in December 2024, he acknowledged being aware of the seriousness of the allegations but insisted that Telegram was not created for criminals. He pledged to strengthen moderation systems to combat illegal content.
Durov recently announced the launch of Cocoon, a decentralized AI network on the TON blockchain, designed to provide access to AI tools without government oversight.
Despite the lifting of restrictions, Durov is still under formal investigation in France, according to local reports from Parisian news agency Le Parisien. His lawyers have filed several court requests, including a request to change his status to a lesser degree of judicial suspicion. They also filed an appeal with the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), challenging the procedural basis of the accusations.
Toncoin Price Forecast: Will TON bounce above $2.30 or extend its decline towards $1.80?
Toncoin
TONNE
$1.95
24h volatility:
2.6%
Market capitalization:
$4.85 billion
Flight. 24h:
$199.47 million
the price fell 2.94% to $1.95 on November 14, moving away from an intraday high of $2.01 as bearish momentum continues to pressure the market. The correction follows a rejection near resistance at $2.36, where sellers have repeatedly capped upside attempts since early November.
Toncoin Price Forecast | Source: TradingView
The Donchian Channel (DC) shows TON trading near its lower band at $1.79, signaling weakening demand as bulls struggle to defend near-term supports. The upper limit at $2.36 remains the key breakout threshold that could restart momentum towards $2.60 if reclaimed.
Meanwhile, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) sits at 36.99, just below neutral territory, suggesting a slight bearish bias but also the proximity of oversold conditions.
If buyers hold above the $1.79 low, a rebound towards $2.07 and then $2.36 remains possible as markets consolidate. However, failure to defend the $1.80 support could trigger a deeper decline towards $1.60.
Pepe Node presale gains as Telegram founder’s update boosts investor confidence
As positive sentiment grows around the Telegram founder’s legal developments with French authorities, early-stage projects like PEPENODE are receiving speculative demand.
Pepe Node allows users to own virtual coin mining rigs, combine nodes for higher yields, and earn bonus rewards through participation in the network.
Pepe bow presale
Currently priced at $0.0010, the Pepe Node presale has already raised over $1.16 million of its $1.3 million goal. Investors can still register via the official Pepe Node website before the next price level is unlocked.
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Ibrahim Ajibade is a seasoned research analyst with experience supporting various Web3 startups and financial organizations. He completed his undergraduate degree in Economics and is currently studying for a Master’s degree in Blockchain and Distributed Ledger technologies at the University of Malta.
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