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Sidestepping Telegram, Devs and Validators Launch Fork of TON Blockchain
TON Labs, a startup that helped Telegram run the test network for its blockchain network, launched its own version called Free TON Thursday, with the support of professional validators.
Telegram Withdraws Offer to Repay Investors With Gram Tokens
Telegram says it won't be repaying investors in its 2018 TON token sale in gram tokens, one week after saying it could do so once the network launches.
Enterprise Blockchains: Walled Off Yet Vulnerable
Private enterprise blockchains are prone to insider attacks and don’t benefit from constant testing by an open community, experts at Kaspersky and EY say.
Telegram Caves to US Regulators: Delays Blockchain Launch, Offers to Return $1.2B to Investors
Messaging app Telegram postponed the launch of its TON blockchain on Wednesday, triggering a costly clawback clause in its agreement with investors.
Crypto Exchange Offers Credit Lines so Institutions Can Trade Now, Pay Later
LGO Markets is taking an unusual step for a cryptocurrency exchange by letting clients trade without pre-funding accounts.
Blockchain Association Tries to Draw Legal Line Between Kik's Token and Its 2017 Pre-Sale
The Blockchain Association is claiming that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is wrongfully conflating Kik's exempt offering of securities during a 2017 ICO with the issuance of kin tokens
Russians Troll Government COVID-19 App With 1-Star Ratings, Harsh Reviews
The Russian government released an app to track citizens during the coronavirus pandemic. Privacy advocates are leaving bad reviews in the app stores.
Exchange Banking on TON's Gram Tokens to Shut Down After Telegram Court Order
Blackmoon Crypto, a small exchange hoping to grow its clientele by becoming the first to list Telegram's tokens, is shutting down just weeks after a judge barred any token issuance.
Making Sense of the SEC's Case Against Telegram
Telegram lost another round in court against the SEC and now can’t launch its $1.7 billion token sale. What does it mean for the crypto industry and other startups that sold tokens?
Telegram's Fight Against SEC Will Help Push Cryptocurrency Legislation, Says Trade Group
Telegram’s ongoing court battle with the SEC over its $1.7 billion token offering could put pressure on Congress to move cryptocurrency regulation forward, according to the Blockchain Association.
