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Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, is a key figure in both tech and crypto. Originally known for creating VKontakte, Russia’s largest social network, Durov launched Telegram in 2013 as a privacy-focused messaging app. As of 2025, Telegram has over 900 million monthly active users and has evolved into a central hub for crypto-native communication and development. His most impactful move in the blockchain space has been backing the resurgence of TON (The Open Network), a decentralized blockchain now integrated directly within the Telegram app.
Durov’s estimated net worth sits between $15–17 billion, much of it derived from his holdings in Telegram and crypto assets linked to TON. In 2025, Telegram introduced native wallet support, peer-to-peer crypto payments, and ecosystem tools for developers to build apps within its interface. The TON Foundation, closely tied to Telegram’s growth, has deployed more than $250 million in funding. Durov’s approach blends messaging, DeFi, and social finance, positioning Telegram as a super app for the Web3 era.
GRAM outperforms as most altcoins struggle
Against a backdrop of weakness across most altcoins, GRAM (ex-TON) continues to demonstrate relative resilience. The lack of major news has been offset by a strong technical setup and better ...
Toncoin becomes Gram: Why Durov restored token's original name
The Open Network has rebranded its token. The community supported the idea, and some exchanges have already changed the ticker from TON to GRAM. Pavel Durov expects the return to the original ...
Pavel Durov wants to rename TON back to Gram
The Open Network is planning to rename the Toncoin (TON) token, returning to its original name, Gram (GRAM). Project founder Pavel Durov announced the move on Telegram.According to Durov, the ...
Why Zuckerberg is losing the social media battle to Durov and Musk
While Meta and TikTok are scrubbing their feeds of “risky” content out of fear of regulators, the crypto market has found an alternative. Where Zuckerberg sees only reputational risks, the ...
TON boasts 400 validators on six continents, Pavel Durov notes
Pavel Durov, chief executive officer at Telegram Messenger LLP, stated that TON now operates with 400 validators across six continents, making it one of the most decentralized blockchain networks ...
Pavel Durov: TON leads annual staking rewards among top 50 cryptocurrencies
Pavel Durov, chief executive officer at Telegram Messenger LLP, highlights that TON is ranked number one in annual staking rewards among the 50 largest cryptocurrencies. He also notes the coin's ...
Pavel Durov says TON becomes fastest Layer-1 blockchain
Pavel Durov stated that the TON blockchain finalizes transactions in just 0.6 seconds, making it the fastest Layer-1 network among those currently tracked. According to his comparison, Bitcoin ...
Pavel Durov: TON leads Layer-1 blockchains in finality time
Pavel Durov, chief executive officer at Telegram Messenger LLP, reports that TON leads Layer-1 blockchains in finality time. He highlights TON's performance in achieving rapid transaction ...
France reports 41 crypto kidnappings in early 2026, Pavel Durov notes
Pavel Durov, Chief Executive Officer at Telegram Messenger LLP, draws attention to a surge in kidnappings of crypto holders in France, reporting 41 cases within 3.5 months of 2026. Durov ...
Telegram boosts revenue to $870M but IPO faces delays
Telegram increased its revenue to $870 million in the first half of 2025 as it prepares for a potential initial public offering. However, an IPO is unlikely to take place before the full ...
Pavel Durov clarifies Telegram bond independence from Russian capital
Pavel Durov recently issued a statement addressing concerns about Telegram's financial involvement with Russian investors. He emphasized that Telegram's recent $1.7B bond offering did not include ...
Pavel Durov freed from French judicial supervision restrictions
According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), Telegram founder Pavel Durov has been released from judicial supervision measures that previously restricted his ability to leave France.Durov is now ...
Pavel Durov warns of free speech threats echoing Charlie Kirk
Pavel Durov, the creator of Telegram, has issued a warning on the erosion of free speech, citing the struggles faced by Charlie Kirk, a conservative political activist. According to Durov, the ...
Pavel Durov highlights Telegrams role in French protests
Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, has expressed pride in Telegram's role as a tool for protests in France. He attributed the ongoing demonstrations to the French population’s dissatisfaction ...
Pavel Durov praises Manuel Stotz for key role in ton blockchain
Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, expressed his gratitude towards Manuel Stotz for his significant contributions to the ton blockchain's development. Durov conveyed his best wishes to Stotz ...
Verb plans name change to TON Strategy after $558M round
Verb Technology, a Nasdaq-listed company, plans to become the largest public holder of Toncoin. The company secured support from over 100 investors, led by Kingsway Capital, Blockchain.com, and ...
Pavel Durov: Snoop Dogg digital collectibles sell out, raising $12M
Pavel Durov announced a major success in digital collectibles on Telegram with Snoop Dogg's NFT drop selling out in just 30 minutes. The sale generated $12 million, with around 1 million NFTs ...
Why TON is up today?
On Sunday, July 6, the native coin of The Open Network (TON) jumped 11% to $3.05, while trading volume soared over 4x to $600 million. The spike in investor interest came after TON Foundation ...
Telegram blockchain developer TOP becomes first ecosystem unicorn
On July 3, The Open Platform (TOP), the blockchain developer behind Telegram’s ecosystem, announced it raised $28.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Ribbit Capital, with ...
Pavel Durov offers $1M position through Telegram Android coding challenge
Telegram founder Pavel Durov is turning to innovation to recruit top talent for the company's Android development team. Aspiring candidates are invited to participate in a coding contest, with the ...
Pavel Durov highlights surge in Telegram NFT trading volume
Pavel Durov, known for his leadership in the tech industry as the founder of Telegram, reported a significant increase in the price of Telegram Collectible Gifts over the past month. The rise ...
