Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, has once again commented on his ongoing legal case in France, describing the investigation as lacking evidence.
Durov's Position on the French Case
Durov referred to his detention by French authorities as unprecedented and stated that it is absurd to hold a platform's executive personally liable for user actions. He asserted that Telegram complies with legal requests from French authorities without compromising privacy.
Charges Against Durov and His Reaction
Despite being required to return to France every 14 days for a year, no appeal date has been set yet. Durov warned that this treatment has caused 'irreparable damage' to France's image as a free country. His arrest has drawn significant criticism from the crypto community and human rights advocates.
Coinbase Case and Temporary Stay of Lawsuit
In other legal news, a judge in Illinois granted Coinbase's request to pause its case regarding violations of the Biometric Information Privacy Act. The proceedings are stayed pending a decision from the appellate court, which may influence future actions by Coinbase.
The situation surrounding Pavel Durov and Telegram raises questions about the regulation of information exchange platforms and legal liability, while the case against Coinbase illustrates legal complexities surrounding personal data management.
