Pavel Durov

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Telegram Founder Durov Slams Spain's Social Media Crackdown as 'Censorship in Disguise'

Telegram's Pavel Durov and X's Elon Musk have launched scathing attacks on Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez's proposed legislation to ban under-16s from social media and prosecute platform executives. Durov warns the measures, defended by Madrid as necessary for citizen protection, pave the way for government overreach and data surveillance.

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Old Zuckerberg Chat Resurfaces Amid Meta's WhatsApp Privacy Lawsuit, Drawing Telegram Founder's Ire

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has revived a controversial 2004 chat attributed to Mark Zuckerberg, using it to criticize WhatsApp's privacy assurances as Meta faces a new lawsuit alleging misleading claims about its encryption.

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Czech Capital Sees Mass Rally in Support of President Amidst Government Standoff

Tens of thousands gathered in Prague's Wenceslas Square on Sunday, voicing support for President Petr Pavel in his escalating constitutional dispute with Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's coalition government. The protest, organized by pro-democracy activists, highlights deep divisions over Ukraine policy and a controversial ministerial appointment.

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Bank of America Bullish on Apellis, Upgrades to 'Buy' on Strong Drug Launch and Kidney Disease Prospects

Bank of America has upgraded Apellis Pharmaceuticals (APLS) to 'Buy,' citing robust early adoption of its drug Empaveli and significant undervaluation of its potential in treating rare kidney diseases, despite a more cautious outlook from Wells Fargo.

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Privacy Coins Face Steep Sell-Off as Regulatory Scrutiny Intensifies

Leading privacy-focused cryptocurrencies Monero and Zcash have sharply underperformed the broader market this week, reigniting debates over their viability amid persistent regulatory pressures and exchange delistings.