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Elon Musk Defends Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Following Arrest
Following Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest in France on Saturday, tech billionaire Elon Musk has come out in support of Durov, praising him for upholding free speech and not giving up on the government’s censorship pressure. Musk has been championing free speech for quite some time and it was one of the key reasons behind purchasing Twitter back in October 2022.
Elon Musk’s Support to Telegram CEO
A number of industry leaders have come out in support of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, following his arrest on charges of allowing illicit and criminal activities on the Telegram messaging app. The arrest soon led to the downfall in the Toncoin price, which is now trading 16.33% down at $5.69 as of press time.
Elon Musk also shared one of the old interviews Durov with American journalist Tucker Carlson, wherein Durov explained the intimidating tactics of the US Government and the FBI to poach one of the engineers of Telegram and give them behind-the-curtains access to the messaging app. He said that the officials were trying to persuade the engineer to integrate some open-source tools into Telegram, which would give them backdoor access.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 25, 2024
Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin Backs Durov
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has also backed the Telegram CEO saying that he had previously banned Durov for not being serious with encryption. However, he added that the charges on Durov are unmoderated and “looks very bad and worrying for the future of software and comms freedom in Europe”.
One of the users on the X platform also stated that despite the fact that top messaging apps like WhatsApp and iMessage have end-to-end encryption, they provide backdoor access to the government. Responding to this, Vitalik said: “This is why we need open source and formal verification of security properties”. Vitalik Buterin has been a strong proponent of decentralized technology, explaining how Ethereum is taking effective measures in that direction.
More Support from Industry Leaders
Some market analysts also predict that Elon Musk’s X and video platform Rumble are the next targets for government agencies. Chris Pavlovski, the CEO of online video platform Rumble, stated that France has crossed the Red line and he has decided to depart from Europe. In a message on the X platform, Pavlovski wrote:
“I’m a little late to this, but for good reason — I’ve just safely departed from Europe. France has threatened Rumble, and now they have crossed a red line by arresting Telegram’s CEO, Pavel Durov, reportedly for not censoring speech. Rumble will not stand for this behavior and will use every legal means available to fight for freedom of expression, a universal human right. We are currently fighting in the courts of France, and we hope for Pavel Durov’s immediate release”.
🇨🇳 China bans Rumble
🇫🇷 France threatens Rumble, we leave
🇧🇷 Brazil threatens Rumble, we leave
🇬🇧 UK threatens Rumble
🇷🇺 Russia bans Rumble
🇳🇿 New Zealand threatens RumbleFree speech is under major assault and I will not stop fighting for it.
— Chris Pavlovski (@chrispavlovski) August 25, 2024
Conclusion
Following Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest, Elon Musk and other industry leaders have come out in support of Durov, praising him for upholding free speech and not giving up on the government’s censorship pressure. The arrest of Durov has led to a significant fall in the Toncoin price, and more support is expected from industry leaders in the days to come.
FAQs
Q: Why has Elon Musk come out in support of Pavel Durov?
A: Elon Musk has come out in support of Pavel Durov because he believes in upholding free speech and does not agree with the government’s censorship pressure.
Q: What are the charges against Pavel Durov?
A: Pavel Durov has been arrested on charges of allowing illicit and criminal activities on the Telegram messaging app.
Q: What is the current position of the Toncoin price following the arrest of Pavel Durov?
A: The Toncoin price is currently trading 16.33% down at $5.69 as of press time.
Q: Will Elon Musk’s X and Rumble be the next targets for government agencies?
A: According to market analysts, Elon Musk’s X and Rumble may be the next targets for government agencies.
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