Overview

• Telegram has replaced its 'people nearby' feature with 'businesses nearby' to curb illegal activities.
• French authorities charged Durov with complicity in spreading child pornography and other crimes.
• Telegram has blocked several Hamas channels under increased scrutiny.
• The app’s encryption and data security have been called into question, contrasting it with more secure services like Signal.
• Russia and other countries are closely watching these developments as they consider their own regulatory actions.