Moscow Protests Erupt for Detained Telegram Co-Founder Pavel Durov, $PLANE Up 200%

Aug 25, 2024, 12:38 PM

Protests have erupted in Moscow in support of Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov, who was detained in Paris on Saturday night. Demonstrators are gathering at the French embassy, carrying paper airplanes, a symbol associated with Telegram, to express their solidarity. The protest, known as the 'Paper Airplane Protest,' has seen significant participation, with many Russians showing their support for Durov. The arrest of Durov has also impacted the financial markets, with the $PLANE cryptocurrency experiencing a 200% increase in value, likely in response to the news.