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 to recruit agents abroad for sabotage operations.  In August 2025, a propaganda video promoting the GRU bot featured Soviet imagery and a call for overseas […]

Telegram Emerges as a Powerful Marketing Channel for Fintech Brands

Telegram, the cloud-based messaging and social media platform, is quickly becoming a strong but underutilized marketing channel for fintech and technology brands. With over 2.7 billion downloads and a monthly active user base exceeding 1 billion, Telegram offers unparalleled global reach and user engagement.  Services such as Telegram Ads, mini apps, and built-in payment systems […]

Elabuga Launches Telegram Bot for Efficient Water Supply Service Requests

Elabuga has launched a dedicated Telegram chatbot, “Elabuga Vodokanal,” designed to streamline interactions between residents and the local water utility company, Vodokanal. Developed by JSC SEZ PPT “Alabuga,” the bot allows users to promptly report issues related to central water supply and sewage systems.  All requests submitted via the bot are automatically recorded in the […]

iMe Launches AI Chat 3.0, Empowering Telegram Users with Advanced AI and Crypto Features

iMe, a popular Telegram client with over 17 million downloads, announced the release of AI Chat Update 3.0, a significant upgrade revolutionizing communication, task management, and cryptocurrency handling within Telegram. This update brings powerful AI capabilities such as day planning, fact-checking, instant translation, meme generation, hands-free reading, and seamless Bitcoin transfers comparable to sending photos.  […]

Yandex Alice AI Network Integrates with Max and Telegram Messenger

Yandex’s Alice neural network, powered by the advanced YandexGPT 5.1 Pro model, has been integrated into popular messaging apps Max and Telegram Messenger, making its capabilities accessible to all users. Through dedicated chatbots, users can utilize Alice for tasks such as text and image generation, document analysis, and solving complex multi-step queries through a special […]

Telegram Evolves into Full-Fledged Media Platform in 2025, Expert Says

In 2025, Telegram has evolved from a simple messenger into a comprehensive media platform, with short videos emerging as the dominant format for audience engagement, according to expert Alexey Syrovegin from E-Promo.  Due to restrictions on foreign services in Russia, users have increasingly migrated to domestic platforms. Over the past year, VK Video’s user base […]

Belarus Ministry of Internal Affairs Launches Telegram Bot for Reporting Violations

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus is introducing a Telegram chatbot to simplify the process of reporting violations. Currently undergoing testing in Minsk, this bot will soon be available to citizens across Belarus.  Vladimir Zaitsev, Deputy Minister of Finance and Logistics, announced that the bot allows residents to anonymously report incidents and crimes at […]

Binance Co-founder CZ Denies Having Any Telegram Accounts, Praises Anti-Spam Efforts

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), co-founder of Binance, publicly denied having any Telegram accounts in response to a user’s query on X about the authenticity of accounts under his name. CZ explained he does not use Telegram and that all such accounts claiming to be his are fake. He expressed dissatisfaction over receiving spam messages after his […]

Liftway.ru Launches Innovative Telegram Bot for Precise Parts Identification and Ordering

Liftway.ru has introduced @liftwaybot, the industry’s first intelligent Telegram assistant designed to recognize free-form customer requests and analyze images and technical documents to precisely select required parts.  This innovation eliminates the need for experts to browse websites or contact managers directly. Instead, @liftwaybot remains accessible within Telegram, ready to assist users by processing photos, descriptions, […]

Telegram Users Experience Delays Receiving Paid Premium Subscriptions and Stars

Many Telegram users report issues with receiving their paid Premium subscriptions and stars after payment is deducted from their bank cards. The platform advises subscribers to wait for a couple of days after payment, as delays can occur. If the subscription or stars do not appear on the account after this period, users are instructed […]

Discover 6 Telegram Channels for Sports in 2025

Discover 6 Telegram Channels for Sports in 2025

For sports lovers, staying updated with the latest scores, match analyses, and breaking news is essential. Telegram has become a favorite platform for sport enthusiasts worldwide, offering instant access to…

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