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Key Takeaways:

Toncoin surged 18% in 24 hours after Telegram founder Pavel Durov was allowed to leave France, where he had been restricted since August 2024.
TON’s price history remains volatile, plunging 67% from its December high but seeing renewed momentum amid Durov’s legal developments.
Durov’s legal status remains uncertain, with reports suggesting he traveled to Dubai, but it’s unclear if his case is fully resolved.

Toncoin (TON) surged over 6% following Telegram founder Pavel Durov’s departure from France after being restricted there since his arrest in August 2024.

The cryptocurrency has gained 18% in the past 24 hours and over 13% in the last week.

$TON IS PUMPING AFTER PAVEL DUROV PRISON RELEASE

BIG WIN FOR $TON HOLDERS 🚀 pic.twitter.com/uAS2jfHKNM
— CryptoGoos (@crypto_goos) March 15, 2025

Durov’s legal troubles significantly impacted TON’s price.

Following his arrest on August 24, 2024, the token plunged over 35%, from $6.88 to $4.44.

In December, TON briefly surged to $7.20, buoyed by a broader crypto rally after U.S. President Donald Trump’s re-election.

However, it later crashed 67%, reaching a low of $2.36 on March 11, 2025, amid macroeconomic concerns.

Durov faced charges in France for allegedly allowing illegal activities on Telegram due to its lack of content moderation.

He was placed under judicial supervision, restricting him from leaving the country.

His recent approval to travel outside France, reportedly to Dubai, has been welcomed by Telegram supporters and TON holders, though it is unclear if his case is fully resolved.

French authorities continue to scrutinize Telegram, and TON’s price remains closely linked to legal and regulatory developments affecting the platform.

The situation raises broader concerns about digital privacy, free speech, and government oversight of online platforms.