🚀 Telegram's crypto holdings soared to $1.3B in H1 2024, thanks to a Toncoin boost! The platform raked in over $520M in revenue, but faced a hiccup in August with CEO Pavel Durov's arrest in France. Toncoin, once Telegram's internal token, is now community-managed after a 2020 SEC battle. Despite challenges, Telegram's revenue from Toncoin transactions and digital asset sales remains strong. With the TON blockchain now public, projects are flocking in, though Durov's legal woes have caused some turbulence. Still, the future looks bright for Telegram in the crypto space! 🌟