Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Reclaims Passport from France; TON Spikes 20%

TON Jumps 20% as Telegram’s Pavel Durov Regains Passport, Ending Travel Restrictions

TON surged over 20% in the past day, climbing above $3.45 and boosting its market cap to $8.14 billion, as Telegram founder Pavel Durov recovered his passport from French authorities.

The development restores Durov’s freedom to travel, putting an end to a situation that had drawn criticism from privacy advocates and free speech supporters. As the co-founder of Telegram—a messaging platform with nearly a billion users—Durov has been a vocal proponent of digital privacy and secure communication.

The TON Foundation, which supports the Telegram Open Network, celebrated the news on social media. “The TON community stands behind Pavel and his commitment to online privacy and free speech. This is a victory for everyone who believes in decentralization.”

TON’s price surge was also fueled by recent updates to Telegram’s Wallet app, which introduced multi-asset support, a new yield-earning program, and an improved user interface, further driving adoption and investor enthusiasm.