In an interview with Tucker Carlson, the Telegram CEO Pavel Durov highlighted the potential threat to crypto’s privacy and security posed by surveillance hardware. Despite growing government involvement in privacy issues, Durov remains hopeful, suggesting that privacy enthusiasts can still safeguard their data using existing technologies within the crypto industry.

Durov predicts the development of new secure hardware communication devices as online privacy concerns continue to escalate. Drawing parallels to hardware crypto wallets, he envisions a future where secure communication devices will enable safe messaging and voice calls.

Discussing Telegram’s previous encounters with regulatory bodies, Durov mentioned The Open Network, which faced opposition from the SEC in 2019. Despite past fundraising activities, Durov clarified that Telegram did not relinquish ownership or control of the company.

In 2019, the SEC issued a restraining order against Telegram, halting the launch of its Gram token due to alleged violations of securities laws. Despite the setback, Telegram’s blockchain venture persisted, attracting support from blockchain enthusiasts and integrating Toncoin, the project’s native cryptocurrency, into its advertising revenue-sharing system.

The interview also touched on Durov’s decision to relocate Telegram’s offices to Dubai and an incident involving an attempted robbery after a meeting with Twitter’s CEO, Jack Dorsey, in San Francisco.

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