TON Outage, Crypto Kidnappings & Saylor Eyes Rogan Spot

Here’s what happened in crypto today, June 1, 2025:

From blockchain outages to shocking criminal cases and Bitcoin evangelism, the crypto world remains unpredictable and fast-moving. Let’s break down the key developments.

🔧 TON Blockchain Back Online After Brief Outage

The Open Network (TON) suffered a brief but noteworthy network disruption today. At 12:51 UTC, the network paused due to an error in the masterchain dispatch queue.

Fortunately, TON developers acted fast—releasing a quick fix that only required updates to a few key validators, restoring full service within 40 minutes.

The issue, while short-lived, underscores the complexity and fragility of high-throughput, next-gen blockchains, particularly as Web3 activity continues to scale.

🚨 France Charges 25 Over Crypto-Linked Kidnappings

French prosecutors have charged 25 individuals, including six minors, over a string of crypto-related abduction attempts in Paris and surrounding areas.

According to Le Monde, the suspects—aged 16 to 23—allegedly targeted prominent figures in France’s crypto scene, including the daughter and grandson of Pierre Noizat, CEO of the Paymium exchange.

Key details:

One failed abduction occurred on May 13 in Paris’ 11th arrondissement.
Another attempt took place a day earlier.
Yet another plot was disrupted near Nantes days later.
18 suspects are now in pre-trial detention, while the rest face deferred hearings or judicial supervision.

This marks one of the most high-profile crypto-related criminal cases in Europe to date.

🎙️ Michael Saylor Wants a Spot on Joe Rogan

In lighter but buzzworthy news, MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor has publicly called for an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, the world’s most-listened-to podcast.

Saylor tweeted on May 31:

“Hey @joerogan, let’s talk about Bitcoin.”

The Bitcoin community reacted swiftly:

Crypto analyst Kook predicted Saylor would “Bitcoin pill Joe Rogan.”
Others believe the interview would “shatter the internet” and bring Bitcoin to a massive new audience.

Saylor has long been one of Bitcoin’s most vocal advocates, leading MicroStrategy to acquire over 150,000 BTC during his tenure. His presence on Rogan could ignite new waves of interest in Bitcoin among mainstream listeners.