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Klimenko Urges Durov to Open Telegram Office in Russia

Former Russian presidential internet adviser German Klimenko has urged Telegram founder Pavel Durov to establish official cooperation with the Russian authorities and open a formal Telegram representative office in Russia. Klimenko, who chairs the Digital Economy Development Fund, believes this step would help keep Telegram operating in the country. In his view, Durov should formally […]

Telegram Slowdown Threatens App Release Schedules in Russia

Russian mobile developers warn that the throttling of Telegram could disrupt app release cycles and internal workflows. Fork-Tech innovation director Vladislav Laptev notes that, after foreign platforms left the Russian market, Telegram became a key channel for distributing test builds. Red_mad_robot’s iOS development lead Alexander Tuzovsky adds that Telegram now serves as a central transport […]

Telegram in Russia: Roskomnadzor Begins Slowing Telegram

Russian authorities are moving to slow down Telegram within the country, according to RBC citing unnamed sources. The plan involves partial restrictions that could affect media loading, message attachments, channels, and bots, with some measures already entering effect as of February 10, 2026.  The slowdown is expected to be implemented through traffic filtering and prioritization […]

Telegram for Android gets a major redesign with new bottom bar and crafting system

Telegram for Android receives its biggest interface update to date, introducing a fixed bottom navigation bar for faster one-tap access to chats, settings, profile, and more. The app has been rebuilt for efficiency and improved responsiveness, with an updated search experience and streamlined navigation. In addition to the redesign, a new crafting system lets users […]

Telegram Adds “Cooling-Off” Period to Protect Accounts

Telegram is introducing a new security mechanism to reduce the damage from stolen accounts. One key fix closes a bug that allowed attackers to gain access by sending phishing links. The scheme worked like this: a victim was prompted to open a site on Telegram’s official domain, then change a word in the URL and […]

Telegram’s Liquid Glass: How to Roll Back on Android

The new “Liquid Glass” visual effect in the latest Telegram for Android has sparked mixed reactions. Many users dislike the increased transparency, iOS‑style rounded corners, and, most importantly, the removal of the side panel that previously gave quick access to settings and additional accounts. Although there is already a guide on how to tone down […]

Chinese Investor Buys Telegram Username for $2M Record

On February 7, Chinese bidders engaged in a fierce all-day battle for the Telegram username @danbao on the Fragment platform, with the winner paying nearly 170 million rubles—equivalent to $2.2 million USD. This marks the absolute record for username auctions in Fragment history, as verified by “Durov’s Code.” Fragment is a TON-based toolkit for interacting […]

Telegram 12.4 Rolls Out Major Update on Android and iOS

Telegram has updated its Android and iOS apps to version 12.4, bringing a major February feature pack. On Android, the interface has been extensively redesigned: the side menu is replaced by an iOS‑style bottom navigation bar, most pages and UI elements now have rounded corners and a “liquid glass” effect, and the attachments menu in […]

Durov Accuses Le Figaro of Xenophobia

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov called out French media for attempting to discredit him, specifically accusing one of France’s oldest newspapers, Le Figaro, of xenophobia. He objected to their repeated use of the label “Le Russe” (“the Russian”) when referring to him in articles. Journalists employed this tag while noting Durov’s support for Elon Musk and […]

Telegram Stories Now Open to All Users

Telegram has rolled out the ability to post Stories to all users this evening, no Premium subscription required—even for accounts linked to Iranian, Russian, and Ukrainian phone numbers. This marks a significant expansion of the feature previously limited to paid subscribers. Some users still report access issues, with the @tginfo editorial team suggesting a gradual […]

    [2025.12.16] AlphaTON Lands 2.23 MW Sweden HPC Deal for Telegram AI Infrastructure

    [2025.12.16] AlphaTON Lands 2.23 MW Sweden HPC Deal for Telegram AI Infrastructure

    AlphaTON Lands 2.23 MW Sweden HPC Deal for Telegram AI Infrastructure AlphaTON secures 2.23 MW HPC capacity in Sweden's atNorth data center for Telegram ecosystem AI compute, expandable to 4,000…

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    [2025.8.15]Telegram’s 12th Anniversary Gifts Sell Out in 3 Minutes Amid Bot Controversy

    [2025.8.15]Telegram’s 12th Anniversary Gifts Sell Out in 3 Minutes Amid Bot Controversy

    Telegram's 12th Anniversary Gifts Sell Out in 3 Minutes Amid Bot Controversy Telegram sold 965,000 gifts in 3 minutes, raising $11M. Premium items sold in 15 seconds despite limits; bots…

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    2025-08-16 Create
    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…

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    2025-08-16 Create
    Doodles Debuts Telegram Game “Kyle’s Journey” on TON Blockchain

    Doodles Debuts Telegram Game “Kyle’s Journey” on TON Blockchain

    Doodles today launched Doodles UP! — Kyle’s Journey on TON, bringing the brand’s first Telegram game to Telegram’s 1B+ users. Players escape the realm of Data-bo-data, chase Kyle’s favorite snack…

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    2025-08-13 Create
    6 Russian Telegram Channels for Travel in 2025

    6 Russian Telegram Channels for Travel in 2025

    Telegram has emerged as an essential platform for travelers seeking real-time updates, travel deals, insider tips, and destination inspiration. For those passionate about exploring new places, several Telegram channels offer…

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    2025-07-23 Create
    [2025.7.21]Telegram Faces Widespread Disruptions in Russia on July 21

    [2025.7.21]Telegram Faces Widespread Disruptions in Russia on July 21

    Telegram Faces Widespread Disruptions in Russia on July 21 Users in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other regions experienced messaging failures, media download errors, and connection issues on Telegram on July 21, 2025.…

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    2025-07-21 Create
    CZ Proposes Dark Pool DEX to Bridge Web3’s Institutional Trading Gap

    CZ Proposes Dark Pool DEX to Bridge Web3’s Institutional Trading Gap

    Binance co-founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has called for a dark pool perpetual swap DEX to address critical flaws in crypto trading infrastructure. The proposal targets privacy gaps and MEV attacks,…

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    How to buy Telegram Premium for my account?

    How to buy Telegram Premium for my account?

    You can purchase Telegram Premium through the following methods Subscription within the Telegram app (Bank card) Open the Telegram mobile app and click the menu in the upper - left…

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    2025-07-03 Create
    How to download Telegram in PC?

    How to download Telegram in PC?

    There are many fake clients of Telegram on the internet, often made by scam groups to defraud money. To download and install Telegram on your computer, you must download it…

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