It Doesn't Look Like Russia Will Lift Telegram Blockade Anytime Soon

Since Russia banned the encrypted messaging service last week, Google and Amazon have also been dragged into the fight. This comes at a time when Telegram is considering an ICO and has already raised a total of [$1.7 billion](https://cheddar.com/videos/telegram-raises-another-850-million-for-largest-ico-ever), making it the biggest potential coin offering in history. For full interview, [click here](https://cheddar.com/videos/why-google-and-amazon-are-feeling-impact-of-russias-telegram-ban).

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