Telegram Channel Subscribers Reluctant to Move to Max

Around 57% of Russian Telegram channels have opened accounts on the national messenger Max, yet their audiences there are more than 60 times smaller: 1.4 million users versus 87 million on Telegram. In Q4 2025, the most popular topics on Telegram were “News & Media,” “Hobbies & Activities,” and “Internet Technologies,” while Max was dominated […]

Telegram Experiments with “Gift Crafting” Featuring Casino‑Style Risk and Asset Burning

Telegram is testing a new “gift crafting” feature that adds casino‑style mechanics to its virtual gifts. Users will be able to combine up to four gifts into one in hopes of receiving a rarer item, but the process carries a real risk of loss: crafted gifts can simply “burn” and disappear, especially when merging only […]

Russia Introduces Gradual Restrictions Against Telegram

Russia is implementing phased measures against Telegram due to the messenger’s refusal to meet requirements for preventing crimes. This was stated by Artem Sheykhin, Deputy Chairman of the Council for Digital Economy Development under the Federation Council, commenting on recent user complaints about disruptions in video uploads and sends. “Telegram fails to fulfill demands aimed […]

Telegram Becomes Primary News Source for Russian Entrepreneurs

Two-thirds (66%) of small and medium-sized business owners surveyed by Ifros report getting industry news updates primarily from Telegram channels, up 8% from 2022. This reflects Telegram’s growing dominance as a fast, direct news delivery platform for entrepreneurs. Other key sources include news aggregators (64%), TV programs (47%), specialized services like the Federal Tax Service […]

Telegram Emerges as Key Job Search Platform in 2026

Job hunting in 2026 has evolved beyond traditional vacancy websites. Telegram has become one of the primary platforms for recruiting specialists in marketing, sales, and digital fields. Recruiters report that over 60% of marketing, SMM, sales, and digital vacancies first appear directly on Telegram channels and groups. The appeal lies in its speed: employers seek […]

Telegram Underplays User Numbers to Dodge Stricter EU Rules

Telegram is deliberately downplaying its user figures to avoid triggering stricter EU regulations, according to documents obtained by investigative outlet Follow the Money. The messaging service faces mounting pressure from European regulators, which could require hiring thousands of content moderators to combat illegal content if classified as a “very large online platform.” By keeping reported […]

Telegram Becomes Most Downloaded Android App in the Kingdom

Telegram has become the most downloaded Android application in the Kingdom at the start of the New Year, signalling the country’s rapidly evolving digital landscape and the app’s rising influence in daily communication. According to the latest figures from digital intelligence platform Similarweb, the messenger outperformed several long-established apps, reinforcing its expanding role in messaging, […]

Samara Governor Launches Official Telegram Channel

Samara Region Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev has launched an official Telegram channel “Fedorishchev. Official” (@fedorishchev_official) to combat fake accounts impersonating him. These fraudulent profiles frequently appear on the messenger for provocative purposes or scams. The channel will be managed by the governor’s press service, publishing updates on Fedorishchev’s activities and the Samara Region government’s work. The […]

Roskomnadzor Keeps Slowing Telegram Over Delay in Blocking Anonymous Channels

A source in the telecom industry has linked Telegram’s recent performance issues in Russia to targeted measures by Roskomnadzor, stressing that these are selective slowdowns rather than a full ban. The source told the Moscow 24 channel that the regulator continues to throttle the messenger because of what it sees as Telegram’s insufficiently prompt blocking […]

No Total Telegram Ban Expected in Russia, Say Officials

Russian authorities are downplaying fears of a full Telegram shutdown, stressing that users in the country will not be left without access to the messenger. The media regulator Roskomnadzor has denied introducing any new nationwide restrictions on Telegram, even though outages and slowdowns have been occurring periodically. Earlier, Moscow media reported that the service had […]

Telegram Experiments with “Gift Crafting” Featuring Casino‑Style Risk and Asset Burning

Telegram Experiments with “Gift Crafting” Featuring Casino‑Style Risk and Asset Burning

Telegram is testing a new “gift crafting” feature that adds casino‑style mechanics to its virtual gifts. Users will be able to combine up to four gifts into one in hopes…

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[2025.9.19] Telegram to Redesign App with Liquid Glass Style Inspired by iOS 26

[2025.9.19] Telegram to Redesign App with Liquid Glass Style Inspired by iOS 26

Telegram to Redesign App with Liquid Glass Style Inspired by iOS 26 Telegram’s upcoming redesign adopts Apple’s Liquid Glass style from iOS 26, featuring translucent, glass-like UI elements. The release…

2025-09-19 Create
Pavel Durov Highlights Remarkable Growth of TON-Based NFTs

Pavel Durov Highlights Remarkable Growth of TON-Based NFTs

Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder of Telegram and the TON cryptocurrency, shared exciting news with the TON and Telegram communities, showcasing an infographic that highlights the significant growth in the…

2025-09-19 Create
[2025.9.18] Pavel Durov Gifts Girlfriend Yulia Vavilova Exclusive NFTs Worth Hundreds of Thousands

[2025.9.18] Pavel Durov Gifts Girlfriend Yulia Vavilova Exclusive NFTs Worth Hundreds of Thousands

Pavel Durov Gifts Girlfriend Yulia Vavilova Exclusive NFTs Worth Hundreds of Thousands Telegram founder Pavel Durov gifted Yulia Vavilova expensive NFTs worth millions, showcasing their relationship publicly since his 2024…

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Pavel Durov Gifts Girlfriend Yulia Vavilova Exclusive NFTs Worth Hundreds of Thousands

Pavel Durov Gifts Girlfriend Yulia Vavilova Exclusive NFTs Worth Hundreds of Thousands

Pavel Durov recently gifted his girlfriend Yulia Vavilova a valuable NFT image worth approximately 50 million rubles (around $700,000), adding to a previous NFT gift he bought her valued at…

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[2025.9.15]Split Revolutionizes NFT Gifting with Pre-Market Launch on TON

[2025.9.15]Split Revolutionizes NFT Gifting with Pre-Market Launch on TON

Split Revolutionizes NFT Gifting with Pre-Market Launch on TON Split launched a pre-market for TON NFT gifts enabling instant, guarantor-free trades with one-click resales, 21-day proceeds lock, and robust refund…

2025-09-15 Create
Getgems to Host Interactive NFT Livestream Featuring Top Collections

Getgems to Host Interactive NFT Livestream Featuring Top Collections

TONEurope is hosting an interactive Project Spotlight livestream on Getgems, a leading NFT marketplace on TON. The event will feature special guests Aksenia, AndreWGMI, and John Karp exploring popular NFT…

2025-09-15 Create
Split Revolutionizes NFT Gifting with Pre-Market Launch on TON

Split Revolutionizes NFT Gifting with Pre-Market Launch on TON

Split has introduced a pre-market for NFT gifts on TON, fundamentally transforming how unupgraded gifts are traded. This innovative platform enables gifts to be tradable immediately, requiring no guarantors or…

2025-09-15 Create
[2025.9.5] Musk and Durov Clash Over Etymology of “Slave”

[2025.9.5] Musk and Durov Clash Over Etymology of “Slave”

Musk and Durov Clash Over Etymology of "Slave" Pavel Durov responded to Elon Musk's post about the link between "slavery" and "Slavs." He cited historical enslavement of Slavs by Western…

2025-09-05 Create
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