Apple removed Telegram from its App Store on August 4 after discovering child sexual abuse material on the platform. The app was restored approximately 90 minutes later, once the content was deleted and the offending user was banned. This incident echoes a similar removal in 2018, highlighting persistent regulatory risks for the messaging platform. Telegram founder Pavel Durov is also facing charges in France and Russia for allegedly facilitating illegal content. For investors in the TON ecosystem, where Telegram serves as the primary distribution channel for mini apps and token launches, this event functions as a stress test for platform dependency risks.
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