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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.

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Markets

Blockchain Bites: Hyperledger Makes Inroads, Bitcoin Gets 'Harder' and Buffett's Not 'Halving' It

Bitcoin's difficulty has increased ahead of the halving event as more retail investors pour in. Warren Buffett has yet to be enticed.

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Finance

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.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov

Finance

What We Can Learn From Telegram's Token Troubles

Telegram's success blinded investors to the risks inherent in building blockchains and raising a token sale, says a long-time observer.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov

Markets

Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin's Boom Roils Markets and a16z Makes a Long-term Play

While FOMO drives up bitcoin's price and derivatives market, Telegram announces another delay and Andreessen Horowitz raises a $515 million fund.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov

Finance

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.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov

Policy

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

Kik CEO Ted Livingston (Credit: CoinDesk archives)

Finance

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.

Blackmoon claimed it would be the first exchange to support gram tokens after Telegram launched its blockchain platform. (Credit: Shutterstock)

Policy

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.

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Blockchain Association Says Court 'Erred' With Decision to Block Telegram's Token Issuance

The advocacy group has supported Telegram's appeal over a U.S. district court's decision to block the firm's token issuance – even outside the country.

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