The arrest of the Telegram CEO is very worrying, says the Tether CEO

• Tether CEO Paolo Ardoinino has joined the many demands for the release of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov.
• The French law enforcement authorities arrested Durov on a Paris airport.
• The price of Toncoin (sound) fell strongly according to the message.

in a Post on x paolo ardoino, CEO from Tether, noticed that Durov's arrest is worrying and that society should not allow itself to "lose the struggle to defend freedom of expression".

"The arrest of Pavel Durov, because he made free expression on telegram possible, it is very worrying. If we as a society lose the struggle to defend freedom of expression and communication, everything else will not matter, then dark times will be our future," wrote Ardoino.

Telegram for EU conformity

Ardoino's comments from August 26th follow Durov's arrest in France at the weekend. In an explanation on Monday, Telegram said that it was entirely obtaining the regulations of the European Union and noted that it was "absurd" to claim that the misuse of the messaging app was the responsibility of the owner.

"Telegram adheres to EU laws, including the digital service-its moderation corresponds to the industrial standards and is constantly improved, according to the platform. href = "https://x.com/telegram/status/182787345367834772"> wrote "Telegrams ceo pavel durov has nothing to hide and travel frequently. Absurd to say that a platform or its owner are responsible for the abuse of this platform, ”says the explanation.

In addition to Ardoino, other prominent personalities of the crypto world also criticized the arrest and detention of Durov by France.

Tron founder Justin Sun is one of those who have promised support for the #Freedurov initiative. In a statement, Sun said he would donate $ 1 Million for this goal, whereby the funds would go to a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO).

We should show the unity of the cryptocurrency industry by a #Freipavel Dao is supposed to help the telegram founder Pavel Durov legally achieve his freedom. I will donate $ 1 million if it is created decentrally and with enough support from the community. @elonmusk @Marionawfal

- He Justin Sun is looking for an employee (@Lustinsuntron) 25. August 2024

by Durov's arrest, the price of Toncoin (sound) fell over 16 % to a low of $ 5.30. Tone is currently being traded at around 5.53 USD.