Apple Temporarily Removes Telegram from App Store Over Policy Violations
Telegram was restored after removing violating content and banning the user, while its linked token saw a brief drop.
Quick Look
Apple temporarily removed Telegram from the App Store due to child sexual abuse material violations before restoring it after content removal and user bans.
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Why It Matters
Telegram faced temporary removal from the App Store over child sexual abuse material policies and faces legal pressure in Russia and Australia.
Apple briefly removed Telegram from the App Store after its review found content that violated its policies on child sexual abuse material, according to Bloomberg.
The messaging app was later restored after Telegram removed the content and banned the user who posted it, Apple said.
The Telegram-linked token Gram fell about 6.4% to $1.32 from $1.41 following reports of the removal. It had recovered to about $1.40 at the time of writing, according to CoinGecko data.
“Reports of my demise are greatly exaggerated,” Telegram posted on X, followed by an apple emoji.
Telegram is also facing legal action in Russia and Australia over its handling of illegal material.
Russia is pursuing a terrorism-related charge against founder Pavel Durov over Telegram’s handling of alleged extremist content, while Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has launched court proceedings against the platform over alleged failures to remove terrorism-related material.
Open Questions
- What specific content triggered the App Store removal?
- How will ongoing legal actions in Russia and Australia affect Telegram?
