Gairika Mitra
With the tech world on edge, Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski has left Europe in the wake of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest.
On Sunday, via an X post, Pavlovski updated his followers of his whereabouts: ‘I’m a little late to this, but for good reason — I’ve just safely departed from Europe.” He went on to denounce France’s actions, stating, “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 tolerate this blatant disregard for freedom of expression, a universal human right. We are currently taking legal action against France and demand the immediate release of Pavel Durov.”
In a scathing indictment of global censorship, Pavlovski has revealed a litany of threats and bans faced by his company. In another X post, Pavlovski detailed how Rumble has been targeted by authoritarian regimes like China, Russia, and Brazil, as well as democratic nations like the UK and New Zealand.
Amid this onslaught, Pavlovski made a defiant declaration: “Free speech is under major assault, and I will not stop fighting for it.” His unwavering stance has garnered significant attention and support from the tech community.
Tech mogul Elon Musk, known for his outspoken views on free speech, echoed Pavlovski’s concerns. In a comment to the Rumble CEO’s X post, Musk labeled the situation as “very worrying,” highlighting the growing threats to online freedom of expression.
Whistleblower Edward Snowden echoed Musk’s concerns about Durov’s arrest, calling it “an assault on the basic human rights of speech and association.” In an X post, Snowden expressed his surprise and deep sadness at Macron’s actions, stating, “I am shocked that Macron has resorted to such tactics, taking hostages as a means for gaining access to private communications. This behavior undermines not only France but the entire world.”
Toncoin (TON), the native token of The Open Network (TON) and a cryptocurrency integrated with the Telegram app, experienced a significant 15.67% price decline following the unexpected arrest of Durov.
Toncoin (TON) faced a turbulent Monday, with its price dropping 0.78% to $5.60 by 9:38 a.m. ET. This decline was accompanied by a sharp 54.28% drop in 24-hour trading volume, falling to $1,087,846,760.
Over the past week, Toncoin’s price has plummeted by 17.71%, and the 30-day trend shows a significant 17.23% decline. According to data from CoinMarketCap, Toncoin’s current circulating supply is 2,534,758,629 TON, and its market capitalization has decreased by 0.54% to $14,200,208,604.
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Gairika holds positions in BTC. This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. The Shib Magazine and The Shib Daily are the official media and publications of the Shiba Inu cryptocurrency project. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial adviser before making any investment decisions.
