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Telegram’s blockchain platform closes unopened, photo: itc.ua
Telegram messenger founder Pavel Durov announced the closure of the Telegram Open Network (TON) blockchain platform.
The decision is due to a conflict with the US authorities. USA, which suspended the launch of platform-based Gram tokens, considering that the sale of tokens should be registered as ICO.
“I am writing this to officially announce that Telegram’s participation in TON is over. You can see, or perhaps have already seen, sites that use my Telegram name or brand or TON’s abbreviation to promote their projects. Don’t trust them. with your money or data. None of the current or former members of our team have anything to do with these projects, “he told Telegram on his blog.
Additionally, Durov said that US authorities have banned the sale of Gram outside the country, explaining that a US resident can obtain access to tokens through third countries.
“The decision implies that other countries do not have sovereignty to decide what is good and what is bad for their own citizens. If the United States suddenly decided to ban coffee and demand that coffee shops in Italy be closed because some Americans could go there, it is unlikely if anyone agrees with this, “he said.
According to the SEC, which started a lawsuit in October 2019, Durov raised around $ 1.7 billion from investors.
After that, the launch of the platform was constantly delayed.
Previously, Pavel Durov mentioned 7 reasons why you shouldn’t move to the US. USA
Durov also said that anyone can hack and read WhatsApp.
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