TL;DR

• Musk, along with several other prominent figures, has voiced support for the Telegram founder.

• Over the last three days, Foundry USA and Antpool have controlled 56.7% of the Bitcoin hash rate.

• The largest WIF holder has increased their holdings by another 800,000, with a floating profit now exceeding $77 million.

• The Vice Chairman of the Russian State Duma has urged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to intervene in Durov's case.

• French reports suggest Pavel Durov could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison.

• Members of the Russian State Duma have urged for the blocking of major French company websites.

• French media claim that Pavel Durov was aware of being wanted in France but still chose to visit Paris.

• The Telegram founder may face multiple charges in France, including fraud, money laundering, and terrorism.

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