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Telegram’s Crypto Empire Revealed: $400 Million in Digital Assets Amid Financial Woes and Regulatory Scrutiny
Telegram, the widely used encrypted messaging platform, has unveiled a significant aspect of its financial profile: a substantial cryptocurrency portfolio valued at $400 million. This disclosure comes as the company grapples with a $108 million operating loss for 2023 and faces heightened scrutiny over its handling of illegal content and recent controversies involving its founder. 
Telegram, the widely used encrypted messaging platform, has unveiled a significant aspect of its financial profile: a substantial cryptocurrency portfolio valued at $400 million. This disclosure comes as the company grapples with a $108 million operating loss for 2023 and faces heightened scrutiny over its handling of illegal content and recent controversies involving its founder. -
X Risks Ban in Brazil After Failing to Meet Court Deadline Amid Legal Dispute and Starlink Account Freeze
Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is on the brink of a ban in Brazil following its failure to meet a court-mandated deadline to appoint a local legal representative. The dispute highlights the ongoing tensions between the tech mogul and Brazilian authorities over issues of censorship and compliance with local laws. 
Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is on the brink of a ban in Brazil following its failure to meet a court-mandated deadline to appoint a local legal representative. The dispute highlights the ongoing tensions between the tech mogul and Brazilian authorities over issues of censorship and compliance with local laws. -
Pavel Durov Released from Custody, Set for Court Appearance Amid Telegram Scrutiny
Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, has been released from police custody in France and is now set to face a Paris court for questioning. Durov's transfer to court follows his dramatic arrest at Paris's Bourget Airport on Saturday, an event that has sparked significant controversy and debate over freedom of speech. 
Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, has been released from police custody in France and is now set to face a Paris court for questioning. Durov's transfer to court follows his dramatic arrest at Paris's Bourget Airport on Saturday, an event that has sparked significant controversy and debate over freedom of speech. -
Elon Musk Backs California AI Safety Bill Amid Industry Backlash and Regulatory Debate
Elon Musk has publicly endorsed California Senate Bill 1047, a controversial piece of legislation aimed at introducing safety measures for advanced AI systems. Musk's endorsement, announced via his social media platform X on Monday, comes at a time when the bill has sparked significant debate among tech giants, AI developers, and policymakers. 
Elon Musk has publicly endorsed California Senate Bill 1047, a controversial piece of legislation aimed at introducing safety measures for advanced AI systems. Musk's endorsement, announced via his social media platform X on Monday, comes at a time when the bill has sparked significant debate among tech giants, AI developers, and policymakers. -
Zuckerberg Admits Regret Over Biden-Harris Administration 'Pressure' to Censor COVID-19 Content
In a candid letter to the House Judiciary Committee, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has expressed regret for his company's response to government pressure regarding content moderation, particularly concerning COVID-19 information. The letter, sent on Monday, acknowledges that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, was influenced by repeated demands from the Biden administration to censor certain content during the pandemic. 
In a candid letter to the House Judiciary Committee, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has expressed regret for his company's response to government pressure regarding content moderation, particularly concerning COVID-19 information. The letter, sent on Monday, acknowledges that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, was influenced by repeated demands from the Biden administration to censor certain content during the pandemic. -
Apple's September 9 Event: What to Expect from the iPhone 16 and New AI Features
Apple is set to host a highly anticipated event on September 9, where the tech giant is expected to unveil the iPhone 16 alongside a slew of other updates. With the event scheduled to take place at 10 a.m. PT at the Steve Jobs Theater in Apple Park, the spotlight will likely be on the company's first major foray into generative artificial intelligence within its flagship smartphone. 
Apple is set to host a highly anticipated event on September 9, where the tech giant is expected to unveil the iPhone 16 alongside a slew of other updates. With the event scheduled to take place at 10 a.m. PT at the Steve Jobs Theater in Apple Park, the spotlight will likely be on the company's first major foray into generative artificial intelligence within its flagship smartphone. -
PDD Holdings Shares Plummet 25% as Revenue Miss and Profit Warnings Weigh Heavily on Market
PDD Holdings, the parent company of the popular e-commerce platform Pinduoduo and cross-border retailer Temu, saw its shares plunge by 25% on Monday following the release of its second-quarter earnings. Despite reporting record revenue for the quarter, the company missed market expectations, and issued warnings about future profit margins, leading to a sharp sell-off in its stock. 
PDD Holdings, the parent company of the popular e-commerce platform Pinduoduo and cross-border retailer Temu, saw its shares plunge by 25% on Monday following the release of its second-quarter earnings. Despite reporting record revenue for the quarter, the company missed market expectations, and issued warnings about future profit margins, leading to a sharp sell-off in its stock. -
French Authorities Extend Pavel Durov’s Detention as Telegram Insists Its CEO Has ‘Nothing to Hide’
French authorities have extended the detention of Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder and CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, following his arrest at Le Bourget airport near Paris on Saturday. The extension of Durov's detention, confirmed on Sunday, is part of an ongoing investigation into serious allegations linked to the operations of Telegram, a platform that has become a major player in global communication. French authorities have extended the detention of Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder and CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, following his arrest at Le Bourget airport near Paris on Saturday. The extension of Durov's detention, confirmed on Sunday, is part of an ongoing investigation into serious allegations linked to the operations of Telegram, a platform that has become a major player in global communication. -
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France Over Alleged Criminal Activity on Platform
Pavel Durov, the enigmatic billionaire founder and CEO of the popular encrypted messaging service Telegram, was arrested at Paris Le Bourget airport on Saturday evening, according to reports from French media outlets TF1 and BFM TV. The Russian-French entrepreneur, who was traveling from Azerbaijan on his private jet, was detained by French authorities as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations that Telegram has been used to facilitate criminal activities. Pavel Durov, the enigmatic billionaire founder and CEO of the popular encrypted messaging service Telegram, was arrested at Paris Le Bourget airport on Saturday evening, according to reports from French media outlets TF1 and BFM TV. The Russian-French entrepreneur, who was traveling from Azerbaijan on his private jet, was detained by French authorities as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations that Telegram has been used to facilitate criminal activities. -
SpaceX to Bring Back Astronauts After Boeing Starliner Malfunctions in Space: NASA
NASA has decided that the two astronauts currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS) will not return to Earth on the vehicle that initially transported them. Instead, the agency announced that the spacecraft will return empty, citing unresolved safety concerns that have plagued the mission since its inception. 
NASA has decided that the two astronauts currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS) will not return to Earth on the vehicle that initially transported them. Instead, the agency announced that the spacecraft will return empty, citing unresolved safety concerns that have plagued the mission since its inception.
