1️⃣ Privacy Policy Update: Telegram will now share user IP addresses and phone numbers with authorities in criminal investigations. 📲

2️⃣ Why the Change?
CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France, with authorities accusing the platform of being used for illegal activities like drug trafficking & fraud. ⚖️

3️⃣ Durov’s Response:
After his arrest, Durov promised to improve the balance between privacy & security, acknowledging the challenges. 🔐

4️⃣ Toncoin Impact:
Telegram-linked Toncoin (TON) fell 1% after the news broke. It’s now trading at $5.62. 📉

5️⃣ Old Policy:
Previously, Telegram only shared user info in terrorism-related cases. This new update is a major shift in their policy. 🔄

Stay tuned for updates! #Telegram #Privacy #Crypto