The Open Network (TON) Society has officially declared March 15 as “Pavel Durov Day”—a day to celebrate the return of his passport! 🎉 Because nothing says freedom of speech like a guy getting his passport back and hopping on a plane to Dubai. Who knew that was the secret to online privacy and innovation? ✈️💻
According to the AFP news agency (which, let’s be honest, sounds like a fancy coffee shop), Durov left France after getting the green light from French officials. I guess they finally decided that letting him go was better than dealing with the crypto community’s collective eye-roll. 🙄
“We have stood behind Pavel since his arrest on August 24, 2024,” the TON Society wrote. And by “stood behind,” they mean they were probably pacing back and forth, wondering how to get him out of this mess. The group added:
“Pavel’s unwavering commitment to freedom of speech and transparency, despite facing the most challenging of circumstances, is a powerful reminder of the importance of standing by your principles, even when it is politically and personally detrimental to do so.” Wow, that’s a mouthful! Can we get a simpler version? Like, “Pavel’s a champ!”? 🏆
The TON Society previously penned a letter condemning the French government for detaining Durov. I mean, who knew that a letter could be so powerful? Next, they’ll be sending a strongly worded email! 📧
“The arrest of the Telegram founder, Pavel Durov, is a direct assault on a basic human right — the freedom of expression of everyone,” the TON Society’s Aug. 27 letter read. Because nothing says “freedom” like a guy who can’t even send a meme without getting arrested! 😂
At the time, the organization also called on the United Nations, the Council of Europe (CoE), the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and the European Union (EU) to intervene. I mean, if you can’t get the UN involved, are you even trying? 🌍
Free speech advocates in the crypto industry sounded the alarm over Pavel Durov’s arrest. They were like, “Hey, this is bad for privacy and decentralized tech!” But honestly, who needs privacy when you can just tweet about it? 🐦
Emmanuel Macron denies political motivation for Durov’s arrest
Shortly after French law enforcement officials detained the Telegram founder, President Emmanuel Macron was like, “Nope, no political motivation here!” Sure, and I’m the Queen of England. 👑
In a subsequent press conference, Macron also denied inviting Durov to France. Because nothing says “welcome” like a surprise arrest! 🎭
Chris Pavlovski, the CEO of the free-speech video platform Rumble, announced that he safely departed Europe shortly after Durov’s detention. I guess he took the hint and decided to leave before they started arresting video platforms too! 📹
In an Aug. 25 X post, the CEO said that the French government threatened Rumble. I mean, who knew the French were so sensitive about their free speech? Maybe they just need a croissant and a good laugh! 🥐😂
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2025-03-15 21:27