Apple restores Telegram after US pressure
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- Apple restored Telegram to its US App Store after temporarily removing the messaging app.
- Telegram-linked Toncoin (CRYPTO:TON) rebounded about 7% after falling roughly 15% during the removal.
- US officials are examining app-store restrictions as Telegram continues expanding its blockchain-linked services.
Apple restored Telegram to its US App Store after temporarily removing the messaging platform, while Toncoin (CRYPTO:TON) rebounded about 7%.
TON had fallen roughly 15% during the removal as users questioned whether Telegram would remain available through Apple devices.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov criticised the removal and linked the dispute to broader concerns over app-store access and platform controls.
The restoration followed pressure from US officials, who questioned Apple over restrictions affecting Telegram and other applications.
Telegram has increasingly integrated blockchain services through The Open Network, including wallets, payments and other applications using TON.
The dispute adds to wider scrutiny of Apple’s App Store policies and their impact on crypto-linked applications and digital services.
At the time of reporting, Toncoin price was $1.39.
