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Telegram keeps getting yanked from the App Store. X never does — here’s why
Apple's App Store moderation policies appear to be applied inconsistently, with Telegram being removed for child sexual abuse material while X faced no delisting for similar deepfake content generated by its AI chatbot, Grok. This disparity is attributed to X's stronger political support in the US and a more direct engagement from Apple with its developers, including Elon Musk, compared to Telegram.
Telegram CEO says 'takedown extortionist' was responsible for the app being briefly delisted by Apple
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov claims that a 'takedown extortionist' was responsible for the app being briefly removed from the Apple App Store. Durov stated this incident highlights a potential systemic risk for platforms that host user-generated content.
Telegram CEO explains App Store ban and warns other platforms about CSAM moderation exploit
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov explained the platform's brief removal from the App Store, attributing it to a user exploiting AI and message editing to bypass moderation with illegal content. He warned other platforms about similar exploits targeting CSAM moderation. Telegram was restored to the App Store within hours.
Toncoin Changes Name to Gram with TON Token Switch
The Open Network (TON) has officially rebranded its native cryptocurrency from Toncoin to Gram, with the token ticker changing from TON to GRAM, effective June 15, 2026. This decision, supported by an 81.22 percent community vote, reverts to the original name introduced by Telegram's founders. Major exchanges like Binance are preparing for the transition, which requires no action from token holders due to a 1:1 automatic conversion.
