Telegram travel ban lifted for CEO Pavel Durov; TON eyed
Telegram travel ban lifted after 15 months as France ends movement restrictions on CEO Pavel Durov. Durov, arrested in August 2024 over organized crime and data-sharing allegations, saw a gradual easing of restrictions from a full exit ban to limited trips in June 2025 before the final lift on November 13, 2025. He denies wrongdoing, pledges compliance with the EU Digital Services Act and to strengthen content moderation on the platform. Durov remains under formal investigation and has filed appeals with the CJEU. He also launched Cocoon, a decentralized AI network on the TON blockchain. This Telegram travel ban lifted marks a turning point for the TON token, with traders monitoring regulatory fallout and token volatility.
Neutral
While lifting the travel ban removes operational constraints on Pavel Durov and may support expansion of the TON ecosystem, the ongoing legal investigation and potential EU regulatory scrutiny temper positive sentiment. Traders should expect short-term volatility in TON trading as market participants react to updates on the probe and the launch of the Cocoon network, but long-term price direction remains uncertain given regulatory risks.