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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 […]

ZAB.RU Named Top Regional Telegram Channel in Trans-Baikal Region

ZAB.RU, a digital news outlet, has been recognized as the sole representative from the Trans-Baikal region in Russia’s top popular regional Telegram channels, according to New Media citing TGStat data from October 7, 2025. The ranking considered the subscriber engagement rate, growth dynamics, and total reach, with ZAB.RU reaching over 6.3 million people.  No other […]

New Indian Messaging App Arattai Surges to Over 5 Million Downloads, Challenging Telegram

Arattai, a new messaging app developed by Indian company Zoho, has rapidly gained popularity, achieving over 5 million downloads within days of its October 2025 launch. It outpaced established giants like Telegram, Facebook Messenger, and Snapchat, each garnering around 2 million installs in the same period.  Named after the Tamil word for “chit-chat,” Arattai is […]

Telegram Emerges as Popular Platform for Vintage and Secondhand Fashion in Singapore

Telegram has become a thriving marketplace for vintage and secondhand fashion among Singapore’s youth. Originally a niche interest, the trend has rapidly gained popularity, transforming Telegram into a vibrant shopping hub for curated secondhand clothing, including sought-after vintage pieces and Japanese fashion labels.  The app’s chat-based format allows immediate interaction between buyers and sellers, creating […]

Russians Trust Telegram and TV Most for Cybersecurity News, Prefer Short Posts and Videos

A 2025 study by Kaspersky Lab reveals that Russians interested in cybersecurity news trust Telegram channels the most (39%), followed by television (32%), and Russian news websites (24%). The majority prefer short formats: 66% choose brief posts, and 56% favor video content including TV shows and documentaries.  Longer articles attract 27% of respondents, and 20% […]

Kaluga Authorities Procure Telegram Monitoring Software: Surveillance or Security?

Authorities in Russia’s Kaluga region have announced plans to purchase specialized software for monitoring the Telegram messenger. The Ministry of Competitive Policy of Kaluga has launched an electronic auction for an “Automated Search and Monitoring System for the Telegram Messenger” valued at 1.5 million rubles.  The contracting entity is the state budgetary institution “Center for […]

Telegram Warns French Users of Privacy Risks Amid EU Chat Control Proposal

Pavel Durov  issued a warning to French users about potential privacy threats following the EU’s announcement to vote on the controversial Chat Control initiative. This proposed legislation mandates mandatory scanning of all images and videos in private chats, which Telegram states amounts to near-total privacy violation.  The French proposal, backed by former and current interior […]

Russians Trust Telegram and TV Most for Cybersecurity News, Prefer Short Posts and Videos

According to a 2025 study by Kaspersky Lab, Russians interested in cybersecurity news trust Telegram channels the most (39%), followed by television (32%), and Russian news websites (24%). The study surveyed media consumption habits and found that short posts (66%) and video content like TV shows and documentaries (56%) are the preferred formats.  Articles and […]

Ministry of Economy of Karelia Launches Official Telegram Channel

The Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Karelia has officially launched its Telegram channel to keep residents and stakeholders informed about the region’s economic developments. The announcement was made on the ministry’s VKontakte page, inviting users to subscribe for timely updates on economic news, investment projects, and government support initiatives.  The new channel aims […]

    Russia’s Roskomnadzor Sets Mandatory Registration Rules for Telegram Channels with 10,000+ Subscribers

    Russia’s Roskomnadzor Sets Mandatory Registration Rules for Telegram Channels with 10,000+ Subscribers

    Russia’s Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media (Roskomnadzor) has formalized mandatory registration procedures for Telegram channel owners with audiences exceeding 10,000 subscribers, based on Federal…

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    2025-10-10 Create
    [2025.8.22] Russian Users Report Surge in Google Meet Issues Amid Messaging App Restrictions

    [2025.8.22] Russian Users Report Surge in Google Meet Issues Amid Messaging App Restrictions

    Russian Users Report Surge in Google Meet Issues Amid Messaging App Restrictions After Telegram and WhatsApp* restrictions, Russian users face growing Google Meet issues, mainly website failures. Mobile data traffic…

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    2025-08-22 Create
    Verb Technology Acquires $713M in TON, Aiming for 8.5% Stake in Toncoin

    Verb Technology Acquires $713M in TON, Aiming for 8.5% Stake in Toncoin

    Verb Technology, soon to be rebranded as Ton Strategy Company, has acquired $713 million worth of Toncoin (TON), the native token of The Open Network linked to Telegram. This purchase…

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    2025-08-22 Create
    VERB Partners with New to The Street for Toncoin Media Campaign

    VERB Partners with New to The Street for Toncoin Media Campaign

    VERB Technology Company (NASDAQ: VERB) has launched a 12-month media campaign with New to The Street (NTTS) to spotlight its Toncoin digital asset strategy. The campaign features interviews with TON…

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    2025-08-15 Create
    Verb Bets $558M on Telegram-Linked Toncoin in Treasury Shift

    Verb Bets $558M on Telegram-Linked Toncoin in Treasury Shift

    Verb Technology, soon rebranded as TON Strategy, will invest $558 million from a private placement to accumulate and stake Toncoin (TON), designating it as its primary treasury reserve asset. The…

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    2025-08-06 Create
    6 Russian Telegram Channels Focused on Technology You Should Know

    6 Russian Telegram Channels Focused on Technology You Should Know

    If you are enthusiastic about the technology sector, maintaining awareness of the latest developments, tools, and industry insights is crucial. Telegram provides a dynamic network of channels dedicated to information…

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