Pavel Durov calls WhatsApp ‘cheap copycat,’ launches $50K contest to showcase Telegram’s superiority

Telegram’s founder Pavel Durov has taken direct aim at Meta-owned WhatsApp, calling it a “cheap copycat” and accusing it of launching smear campaigns against his platform. His May 15 comments accompanied the announcement of a new $50,000 contest to showcase Telegram’s features. The competition will run until May 26. ‘Watered-down’ Durov said the contest will showcase […]

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French government to meet crypto leaders over rising kidnapping threats

France’s Interior Ministry is reportedly set to meet with key players in the country’s crypto industry on May 16 to tackle a rising wave of kidnappings targeting digital asset entrepreneurs, Le Monde reported on May 14. According to the report, Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said the planned gathering will focus on improving security awareness and […]

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