A federal judge has granted the SEC’s preliminary injunction request, barring Telegram from issuing any gram tokens when it launches its blockchain network.
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.
Russian Oligarch, Ex-Cabinet Minister Invested in Telegram’s ICO, Court Filing Says
A Russian oligarch, a former cabinet minister and the COO of fintech Wirecard invested in Telegram’s $1.7 billion ICO a new court document says.
US Court Tells Telegram and SEC to Focus on ‘Economic Realities’ of Gram Token Sale
In his first public comments on the case, federal judge P. Kevin Castel called on Telegram and the SEC to consider the “economic realities” of the case such as the gram token’s secondary market.
US Court Tells Telegram and SEC to Focus on ‘Economic Realities’ of Gram Token Sale
In his first public comments on the case, federal judge P. Kevin Castel called on Telegram and the SEC to consider the “economic realities” of the case such as the gram token’s secondary market.
TON Developers, Investors Back Telegram in SEC Fight
A new organization composed of TON developers and investors has filed an amicus brief supporting Telegram in its fight against the SEC.
CFTC Asked to Provide Opinion in SEC Case Against Telegram ICO
A U.S. judge has asked lawyers from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to provide an opinion in the case brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Telegram’s $1.7 billion token sale.
Telegram Drops Technical White Paper for Blockchain SEC Is Trying to Halt
Telegram has revealed more details about its TON blockchain’s block validation process, even as it fights the SEC in court over its $1.7 billion token sale.
Court Documents Reveal More Possible Investors in Telegram’s $1.7B ICO
Big names that may have invested in Telegram’s token sale are surfacing in court documents as the company fights a case brought by the SEC.
Why High-Profile Defections Aren’t Libra’s Biggest Challenge
Libra has lost another Association member, but according to @nlw that’s likely low on their worries list, plus Square’s LN efforts & TON’s SEC support.
SEC Depositions Shed Light on Telegram’s $1.7B Token Sale
Newly released transcripts of the SEC’s depositions of Telegram executives offer a rare window into the logic and the mechanics behind its $1.7 billion token sale.
Blockchain Association Sides With Telegram Against SEC, Says Grams Are Not Securities
The U.S. advocacy group has come out strongly on the side of Telegram in its ongoing SEC court case.
Digital Chamber Asks Court to Draw Line Between Investment Contracts and Assets in Telegram Case
The Chamber of Digital Commerce, a blockchain advocacy group, wants a U.S. court to distinguish between an investment contract and the underlying asset used by Telegram during a 2018 initial coin offering.
SEC: Cash-Strapped Telegram Launched 2018 Token Sale to Pay for Servers
Telegram launched its token sale because it was “short on cash” to pay for servers, the SEC said.
Liquid Exchange Cancels Sale of Telegram’s Gram Tokens
With the SEC lawsuit holding up the launch of Telegram’s TON network, the Japan-based exchange has cancelled its sale of gram tokens.
SEC Produces Evidence That Telegram Kept Selling Tokens After $1.7B ICO
The SEC produced evidence that Telegram kept selling tokens after its ICO, undermining the firm’s argument that the sale was exempt from registration.
Telegram Tries to ‘Clarify’ Gram Crypto Project Amid Ongoing SEC Fight
Telegram will not integrate a crypto wallet into its messaging app, at least until it gets the green light from U.S. regulators, the company said Monday on its official website.
NY Court Orders Telegram to Produce ICO Documents Ahead of CEO’s Deposition
Telegram has been ordered by a judge to hand over financials concerning the $1.7 billion ICO for its TON blockchain.
UK Court Orders US Judge to Depose Telegram’s Advisor About Token Sale
U.S. District Court Judge P. Kevin Castel in New York signed an order to Britain’s High Court to depose John Hyman, Telegram’s chief investment officer.
Telegram Investor Documents Say BNY Mellon, Credit Suisse Helped Process $1.7B ICO
Telegram told investors it was using BNY Mellon and Credit Suisse, to move and store fiat raised in last year’s token sale, court filings indicate.