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Telegram’s ongoing court battle with the SEC over its $1.7 billion token offering could put pressure on Congress to move cryptocurrency regulation forward, according to the Bl...

By Anna Baydakova

Apr 9, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. UTC

Apr 9, 2020

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Blockchain Association Says Court 'Erred' With Decision to Block Telegram's Token Issuance

The advocacy group has supported Telegram's appeal over a U.S. district court's decision to block the firm's token issuance – even outside the country.

By Sebastian Sinclair

Apr 7, 2020 at 12:26 p.m. UTC

Apr 7, 2020

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Judge Denies Telegram's Request to Issue Gram Tokens to Non-US Investors

A federal judge denied Telegram's request to issue Gram tokens to non-U.S. investors.

By Anna Baydakova

Apr 1, 2020 at 5:28 p.m. UTC

Apr 1, 2020

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Telegram Hopes It Can Still Sell Tokens to Non-US Investors After Court Ruling

Telegram has asked a court to clarify if it can still issue its tokens to non-U.S. investors after a preliminary injunction blocked the issuance in the U.S.

By Anna Baydakova

Mar 30, 2020 at 12:42 p.m. UTC

Mar 30, 2020

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Telegram Ruling Closes Another Door to Legally Compliant Token Sales

A recent ruling stopping Telegram from distributing its cryptocurrency creates new legal peril for public blockchains, argues lawyer Josh Lawler.

By Josh Lawler

Mar 29, 2020 at 1:48 p.m. UTC

Mar 29, 2020

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Devs Plot Launch of Telegram's Blockchain Without Company's Involvement

Developers are discussing ways to launch Telegram's blockchain without the messaging app company's participation, following a court order tying its hands.

By Anna Baydakova

Mar 25, 2020 at 9:00 p.m. UTC

Mar 25, 2020

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Telegram Appeals Court Ruling Barring Gram Token Distribution

Telegram has appealed a court ruling barring it from distributing its gram cryptocurrency.

By Nikhilesh De

Mar 25, 2020 at 5:52 p.m. UTC

Mar 25, 2020

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Judge Halts Telegram Token Issuance in Injunction Requested by SEC

A federal judge has granted the SEC’s preliminary injunction request, barring Telegram from issuing any gram tokens when it launches its blockchain network.

By Nikhilesh De

Mar 24, 2020 at 10:25 p.m. UTC

Mar 24, 2020

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Russia Seeks to Block 'Darknet' Technologies, Including Telegram's Blockchain

A Russian government agency has requested contractor bids to find ways to block censorship-resistant internet tech, including one blockchain: Telegram's.

By Anna Baydakova

Mar 11, 2020 at 7:55 p.m. UTC

Mar 11, 2020

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CAPTAIN OF INDUSTRY: Roman Abramovich, owner of the Chelsea soccer club, invested $10 million in Telegram’s token sale through a British Virgin Islands-based entity, court papers indicate. (Image: Shutterstock.)

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Russian Oligarch, Ex-Cabinet Minister Invested in Telegram's ICO, Court Filing Says

Roman Abramovich, owner of the Chelsea soccer club, invested $10 million in Telegram’s $1.7 billion token sale through a British Virgin Islands-based entity, court papers indi...

By Anna Baydakova

Mar 4, 2020 at 10:15 p.m. UTC

Mar 4, 2020

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