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1. Telegram CEO Detained: Telegram confirmed the detention of its CEO, Pavel Durov, by French authorities. The details of his detention remain unclear, with no charges disclosed and French authorities reportedly not cooperating with the Russian embassy.

2. WazirX Restructuring Delays: WazirX announced delays in its restructuring efforts following a major hack. The exchange is working to stabilize operations and enhance asset security but faces external factors contributing to the delays.

3. Polygon's Discord Channel Compromised: Polygon reported a breach of its official Discord channel, warning users to avoid clicking on links shared within the server.

4. 💡Feature of the Day - Telegram CEO's Arrest Aftermath: Following the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski announced his departure from Europe, citing threats from French authorities.

   
   All this and more in today’s headlines!

📰 News Highlights:

Telegram CEO Detained [Source][Source][Source][Source][Source]

Telegram has released an official statement addressing the reported detention of its CEO, Pavel Durov, by French authorities.

The statement, posted on Aug. 25 via Telegram's official news channel, expressed full support for Durov and hopes for a swift resolution to the situation.

Details surrounding Durov's detention remain unclear, with French authorities reportedly refusing to cooperate with the Russian embassy and no specific charges publicly disclosed.

Speculation suggests that Durov's detention may be linked to alleged moderation issues on the Telegram platform, but no official confirmation has been provided by either French officials or Telegram representatives.

Authorities in Paris are expected to release an official statement regarding the matter on Monday, Aug. 26, which may shed more light on the circumstances and reasons behind the detention.

WazirX Restructuring Delays [Source][Source][Source]

Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX has announced that external factors are hindering its ongoing restructuring efforts aimed at stabilizing operations and enhancing user asset security following a significant hack.

The exchange's restructuring plan includes reinstating Indian rupee withdrawals starting Monday, Aug. 26, and implementing a 60% reduction in withdrawal fees to alleviate financial burdens on users.

In a public statement on X, WazirX suggested that certain external parties are contributing to delays in the recovery process initiated after the platform suffered a breach on July 18, where a multisignature wallet holding approximately $234 million was compromised.

The exchange is also pursuing legal proceedings in Singapore, implementing a court-approved scheme of arrangements to negotiate fair terms for all parties affected by the hack and ensure compliance with legal standards during asset redistribution.

Polygon's Discord Channel Compromised [Source][Source][Source]

Blockchain platform Polygon has reported that its official Discord channel was compromised, prompting warnings for users to avoid clicking on any links shared within the server until security is fully restored.

Mudit Gupta, Polygon’s Chief Information Security Officer, confirmed the breach and noted that despite all privileged accounts having two-factor authentication enabled, cybercriminals were able to exploit vulnerabilities.

Community members have reported immediate impacts from the breach, including scammers posing as support agents and misleading users seeking assistance.

One user reported losing $150,000 worth of Ether after interacting with what appeared to be an official announcement on the compromised Discord channel.

💡 Feature of the Day: 

Telegram CEO's Arrest Aftermath [Source][Source][Source]

Chris Pavlovski, founder and CEO of video-sharing platform Rumble, announced his departure from Europe following the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov by French authorities and alleged threats directed at Rumble by France.

Pavlovski stated on X that France had "crossed a red line" by arresting Durov and threatening Rumble, emphasizing his company's commitment to challenging censorship demands and supporting free speech.

Rumble, known for its relaxed content moderation compared to platforms like YouTube, has previously clashed with French authorities. In November 2022, the platform blocked access to French users after the government requested the removal of certain Russian news sources.

Similarly, in May, Pavlovski claimed that Russia blocked Rumble for refusing to comply with censorship requirements.

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