Vitalik Buterin raises concerns over Telegram CEO arrest and implications for tech freedom

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has expressed concerns after Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France. Buterin has criticized Telegram’s previous approach to encryption but expressed concern about the arrest, saying it poses a threat to software and communications freedom in Europe. He highlighted the shift in public criticism of tech leaders, noting that “tech is still in the recovery phase.” […]