Blum Co-Founder Vladimir Smerkis Arrested: Fraud Allegations Rock Telegram Crypto Ecosystem

The world of Telegram crypto mini-apps has been rocked by news concerning one of its prominent figures. Vladimir Smerkis, co-founder of Blum, a platform gaining traction as a hybrid exchange within the Telegram messaging app, has reportedly been arrested in Moscow, Russia. This development raises questions about the future of the project and how it will navigate this challenging situation amidst allegations of large-scale fraud.