Today's Top Crypto Headlines:

Durov Leaves France | Hayden Davis Behind WOLF Crash | Bitcoin Replacement Debate and more...

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King Fatrick Gil Añasco
March 17, 2025

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  1. Durov Leaves France for Dubai: The TON Society celebrated Pavel Durov’s exit from France, condemning his arrest as a threat to free speech.

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  3. Hayden Davis Behind WOLF Crash: Hayden Davis, linked to LIBRA, allegedly orchestrated the WOLF memecoin collapse, wiping out 99% of its $40M market cap.

  4. 💡Feature of the Day - Bitcoin Replacement Debate: Investor Jason Calacanis suggested Bitcoin could be replaced by a superior asset, but industry leaders pushed back, arguing Bitcoin’s network effect and layer-2 solutions make it irreplaceable.


    All this and more in today’s headlines!

📰 News Highlights:

Pavel Durov Departs From France [Source][Source][Source]

The TON Society celebrated Pavel Durov's departure from France as a victory for free speech and online privacy.

TON Society

TON Society Celebrates Pavel Durov's Passport Return, Reaffirming Commitment to Free Speech and Privacy TON Society is pleased to share the news that Pavel Durov's passport has been returned to him by French authorities, allowing him to resume his important work advocating for free speech, privacy, and innovation on the internet. We have stood behind Pavel since his arrest on August 24, 2024. Pavel’s unwavering commitment to freedom of speech and transparency, despite facing the most challenging of circumstances, is a powerful reminder of the importance of standing by your principles, even when it is politically and personally detrimental to do so. We are confident that his dedication to promoting an open, democratic, and inclusive internet will continue to inspire and motivate millions of people worldwide. The TON Community shares and supports these same values, and we remain united, focused and resolute in pursuing this shared vision. We are eternally grateful for the ongoing support our community, alongside the broader tech industry and free speech advocates, has shown for Pavel and reassert our commitment to the cause of free speech, privacy and innovation online. Thank you for your continued support of our mission and your trust. TON Society

t.me/tonsociety/830

The group, which had supported Durov since his arrest in August 2024, condemned his detention and urged international organizations to intervene.

Following his release, Durov swiftly left France for Dubai, with French officials denying political motivations behind his arrest.

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Hayden Davis Tied to $WOLF Crash [Source]

Hayden Davis, linked to Argentina's controversial LIBRA token, is now accused of orchestrating a failed memecoin called WOLF, which crashed 99% from a $40 million market cap.

Blockchain analytics traced the token’s origin to Davis' wallet, which was also used for LIBRA and the Official Melania Meme token.

The memecoin was heavily promoted online before its dramatic collapse, leaving investors reeling.

Meanwhile, an Argentine prosecutor has requested an Interpol Red Notice for Davis, further escalating the scandal known as "Cryptogate" involving President Javier Milei.

💡 Feature of the Day: 

Debate About Replacing Bitcoin [Source][Source][Source][Source][Source]

Prominent investor Jason Calacanis ignited controversy by suggesting Bitcoin will be replaced by a superior alternative.

He argued that dominant players have cornered the market, making it ripe for disruption.

However, Bitcoin supporters, including Swan Bitcoin’s founders, countered that winning protocols evolve rather than being replaced.

Industry leaders like David Markus and Eric Voorhees echoed similar views, stating that Bitcoin’s limitations can be solved without replacing it.

Others noted that Bitcoin's expansive network effect makes it nearly impossible to displace.

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And that’s it for this today.

See you all tomorrow’s edition!


Jonathan Gibson
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