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 […]

Russian Lawmaker Sees Low Risk of Full Telegram Ban

A full blocking of Telegram in Russia is not being considered because the messenger has established effective working relations with state authorities, according to Andrei Svintsov, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy, Information Technologies and Communications. He made the comment on January 15 when asked about Telegram’s prospects amid discussions on […]

Not All Russian Agencies Have Fully Moved from Telegram to Max

Not all official agencies in Russia have fully abandoned Telegram in favour of the national messenger Max. In early January 2026, several regional branches of the Emergencies Ministry (EMERCOM) announced they were closing their Telegram channels due to a complete “move” to Max, but later returned to the familiar platform. Regional offices in Dagestan, Sverdlovsk, […]

Telegram Suffers Major Outage in Moscow and Surrounding Region

On the morning of January 13, Telegram users in Moscow and the surrounding region experienced a major service disruption. Starting around 08:47 Moscow time, the monitoring service DownDetector recorded a sharp spike in complaints about the messenger’s performance.​ Thousands of people across Russia reported being unable to use key Telegram functions essential for everyday communication […]

Telegram Bloggers Earn Over $57 Million via Yandex Ads

In Kazakhstan, as in many other countries, content monetisation on social networks is no longer reserved for major media brands. New data indicate that Telegram channel authors can now earn substantial income from their content without personally searching for advertisers or handling negotiations. Since monetisation through Yandex Ads launched in 2023, partners of the Yandex […]

Russian Regional Emergency Services Exit Telegram

Russian Regional Emergency Services Exit Telegram

Official agencies and departments are increasingly abandoning Telegram, with regional branches of Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) leading the trend. According to PrimaMedia on January 6, EMERCOM offices in…

2026-01-08 Create
[2026.1.6] Telegram’s $500M Russian Bonds Frozen Under Western Sanctions

[2026.1.6] Telegram’s $500M Russian Bonds Frozen Under Western Sanctions

Telegram's $500M Russian Bonds Frozen Under Western Sanctions Western sanctions froze Telegram's $500M bonds in Russia's NSD, hindering debt buybacks despite Durov's push to sever Moscow financial ties. source: ft…

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Expert Warns Telegram Ban Without Alternatives Could Be Socially Dangerous

Expert Warns Telegram Ban Without Alternatives Could Be Socially Dangerous

Experts caution that blocking Telegram in Russia without a comparable alternative could trigger serious social and technical risks. They argue the government should focus on fostering competition and improving domestic…

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Russian Military Intelligence and Football Fans Create Telegram Bots to Recruit Saboteurs Abroad

Russian Military Intelligence and Football Fans Create Telegram Bots to Recruit Saboteurs Abroad

An investigation by Sistema revealed that Russia’s military intelligence agency, the GRU, in cooperation with the Espanyola football fan brigade fighting in Ukraine and neo-Nazi group Topaz, developed Telegram bots…

2025-09-26 Create
[2025.9.1] Telegram for Android Unleashes Major Update with Profile Revamp and New Features

[2025.9.1] Telegram for Android Unleashes Major Update with Profile Revamp and New Features

Telegram for Android Unleashes Major Update with Profile Revamp and New Features Telegram's v12.0 for Android introduces a redesigned profile screen, public music playlists, and new gift themes. It also…

2025-09-01 Create
ChainAware.ai Launches All-in-One Web3 Security Platform ‘Pixel’

ChainAware.ai Launches All-in-One Web3 Security Platform ‘Pixel’

ChainAware.ai has introduced ChainAware Pixel, an integrated solution designed to enhance security and simplify operations for Web3 projects. The platform combines four key functions—user behavior analytics, AML monitoring, marketing integration,…

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BingX Brings Banking-Grade Security to Web3 with Elite PCI DSS Certification

BingX Brings Banking-Grade Security to Web3 with Elite PCI DSS Certification

BingX, a leading Web3 and crypto exchange, has achieved PCI DSS v4.0.1 certification for its fiat operations – becoming one of the first global crypto platforms to meet this rigorous…

2025-08-16 Create
Xandeum Launches Munich: Scalable Decentralized Storage Layer for Web3

Xandeum Launches Munich: Scalable Decentralized Storage Layer for Web3

Xandeum Foundation unveiled its Munich release at Rare Evo, introducing a decentralized storage layer compatible with Solana’s Web3.js. The solution enables developers to build data-intensive dApps using familiar tools while…

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White House Digital Asset Markets Group Unveils Inaugural Crypto Report

White House Digital Asset Markets Group Unveils Inaugural Crypto Report

The White House Digital Asset Markets Group released its first report outlining proposals to address regulatory uncertainty in U.S. digital asset markets. Contrary to expectations, it contains no details on…

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