Pavel Durov, Telegram CEO: Financial Success Amidst Legal Challenges
Pavel Durov, Telegram CEO: Financial Success Amidst Legal Challenges Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the encrypted messaging app Telegram, is facing criminal charges in France while simultaneously celebrating the company’s first annual profit. Telegram reported a profit of $540 million in 2024, a significant increase from a $173 million loss in 2023. Revenue for 2024 reached $1.4 billion, compared to $343 million the previous year. The company, fully owned by Durov, has also issued approximately $2.4 billion in…