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Durov says Telegram loses money; living costs funded by Bitcoin

Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, discussed his early experiences with Bitcoin on the Lex Fridman podcast. He recalled buying millions of dollars’ worth of Bitcoin in 2013 when the price peaked around $700, betting on its long-term value.  By 2014, Bitcoin’s price had fallen to about $200, but Durov said he did not sell, […]

Telega launches as Telegram-compatible app with calling feature

A new Telegram-compatible instant messaging app named Telega has hit app stores, and it is being heavily promoted within Telegram itself. Telega claims seamless calling features and does not require a VPN to operate. It reportedly can bypass Roskomnadzor blocks on voice calls and offers parental controls to monitor a child’s account, along with a […]

Russia: Blocking foreign messenger voice services cuts scam calls by 40%

In Moscow on October 22, Russia’s Deputy Head of the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Oleg Telniakov, said that blocking voice calls on foreign messenger services has reduced scam calls by about 40 percent within a month.  Speaking at the 24th Spectrum Forum, Telniakov noted that fraudsters increasingly turn to internet-based services after cybercrime […]

Durov Proposes Buying Louvre Jewels Stolen, to Donate to Abu Dhabi Louvre

Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, reportedly offered to repurchase the Louvre’s stolen jewels from the recent heist and donate them to the Louvre in Abu Dhabi. The proposal, reported on October 21, 2025, suggests returning the looted items to a secure institution and leveraging them to showcase cultural collaboration between France and the UAE.  The […]

Russia Maintains Restrictions on WhatsApp and Telegram

The Russian authorities have not lifted the restrictions on voice calls on Telegram and WhatsApp within the country. Official statements from the regulatory agency overseeing communications indicate that no decision has been made to restore full call functionality on these platforms.  While a number of users had reported temporary restoration of voice calls, the regulators […]

Telegram Mini Apps 2.0 Adds Full-Screen Support and Motion Tracking

Telegram has rolled out a major update to its Mini Apps ecosystem with the 2.0 release. The standout feature is full-screen support, allowing Mini Apps to switch seamlessly between portrait and landscape modes for a more immersive experience, which is especially beneficial for games and media-rich apps.  The update also introduces motion tracking to enable […]

Telegram and WhatsApp Experience Major Outages in Kuban Region Amid Internet

On October 21, 2025, Telegram and WhatsApp users in Russia’s Kuban region faced widespread service interruptions. According to data from Sboy.rf, the Krasnodar Krai accounted for 18% of complaints over a six-hour period, reporting issues with both applications’ mobile and web versions.  Similar disruptions affected WhatsApp, owned by Meta, which is classified as an extremist […]

One-Third of Brands Shift Instagram Audiences to Telegram Amid Russia’s Ad Ban

Following Russia’s ban on Instagram advertising implemented in September 2025, about 32% of brand audiences have migrated to Telegram, according to a September study by Getblogger, an MTS AdTech company. The total advertising budget redirected to other platforms between September and October reached 1.2 billion rubles.  Besides Telegram, 25% of audiences moved to VK, 20% […]

Telegram to Introduce Paid Comment Pinning on Live Streams

Telegram is developing a new feature that will allow users to participate in live streams with the option to pay for pinning their comments. Currently available only on a test server, live streams will be accessible in the “Stories” section. Viewers can spend Telegram’s internal currency, “stars,” to elevate their comments.  The more stars spent, […]

Elon Musk’s X Launches Marketplace for Inactive Usernames, Inspired by Telegram

Elon Musk’s social platform X, formerly Twitter, has launched the X Handle Marketplace, allowing Premium subscribers to request and acquire inactive usernames. The service resembles Telegram’s Fragment platform, where rare nicknames are bought and sold.  Usernames are divided into free “Priority” handles — common word combinations or alphanumeric strings — and paid “Rare” handles, priced […]

    [2025.9.12]Builder X Space Event Set for September 16th

    [2025.9.12]Builder X Space Event Set for September 16th

    Builder X Space Event Set for September 16th TON Europe Hub will host an X Space event on September 16 at 5 PM CET. Project teams will pitch upcoming campaigns,…

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    2025-09-12 Create
    Gemini IPO Oversubscribed as Crypto Listings Gain Momentum

    Gemini IPO Oversubscribed as Crypto Listings Gain Momentum

    Gemini's upcoming initial public offering has been oversubscribed more than 20 times, leading the exchange to halt share orders early. The offering is now expected to raise $425 million, with…

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    2025-09-12 Create
    [2025.9.11]Telegram Experiences Widespread Access Issues

    [2025.9.11]Telegram Experiences Widespread Access Issues

    Telegram Experiences Widespread Access Issues Many users report Telegram failures sending messages and loading chats; VPNs often don't help, suggesting a broad service outage; cause and scope unconfirmed. source: Telegram…

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    2025-09-11 Create
    TON Now Listed on Gemini Exchange

    TON Now Listed on Gemini Exchange

    The Open Network (TON) has been officially listed on Gemini, a regulated and NYDFS-supervised cryptocurrency exchange. This listing makes TON accessible to users in over 70 countries, supported by secure…

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    2025-09-11 Create
    Explore 8 AI Telegram Bots in 2025

    Explore 8 AI Telegram Bots in 2025

    Ever wished your Telegram app could do more than just send messages? From summarizing endless texts to answering complex questions in seconds, AI-powered bots are turning that wish into reality.…

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    2025-08-20 Create
    Gemini Launches Smart Wallet to Simplify Web3 Access

    Gemini Launches Smart Wallet to Simplify Web3 Access

    Gemini has unveiled the Gemini Wallet, a self-custody solution designed to overcome Web3 onboarding barriers for developers and retail users. The portable, embedded smart wallet merges high security with convenience,…

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    2025-08-16 Create
    How to switch models?

    How to switch models?

    Click here to OnlyTG AISup help center>>> 2.  How to switch models? OnlyTG AISup provides various AI models, including GPT-4o, GPT-4o mini, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Gemini 2.0, DeepSeek-V3 (default model),…

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    2025-04-10 Create
    Grok AI Integration with Telegram

    Grok AI Integration with Telegram

    Introduction In a groundbreaking move, Elon Musk's xAI has officially launched its advanced AI assistant, Grok, on Telegram—a messaging platform boasting over 1 billion monthly active users. This integration, announced…

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    2025-03-27 Create
    AiSupOnBot – Help

    AiSupOnBot – Help

    by The Onlytg Team · February 10,2025 Welcome to AiSupOnBot, your AI-powered Telegram assistant. This manual will guide you through all the features of the bot and how to use…

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    2025-02-15 Create