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Legal Risks of Anonymous Donations to Telegram Channels Warned by Lawyer

A criminal defense lawyer has warned that donating anonymously to Telegram channels can pose serious legal risks. Telegram, a popular messaging app with personal channel management, is widely used for fundraising—ranging from charity to supporting bloggers and independent media.  However, the perceived anonymity of such donations via cryptocurrency, e-wallets, or online banking may be misleading. […]

Telegram Bloggers’ Income to Rise 44% in 2025

A study by Tribute platform reveals that Telegram bloggers’ income is expected to grow by 44% in 2025. Most notably, 74% of bloggers monetize their content via paid subscriptions to private Telegram channels, which is the most popular monetization method for copyrighted content in 2025. The number of long-term subscribers (over three months) to paid […]

Maria Zakharova Comments on France’s Request to Moldova to Censor Telegram Channels

Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, expressed no surprise at France’s demand for Moldova to censor Telegram channels ahead of the presidential election.  Zakharova criticized the West for its relentless efforts to undermine other countries, stating, “Who would doubt it? When the West decides to destroy another country, it acts without conscience in […]

Elon Musk Reacts “Wow” to Pavel Durov’s Post on Moldova Telegram Channel Censorship

Elon Musk responded with the single word “Wow” to a post by Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, regarding censorship requests on Telegram channels ahead of Moldova’s presidential election.  Durov revealed that about a year ago, while in Paris, French intelligence agencies approached him through an intermediary with demands to censor several Telegram channels considered […]

Russia Paid Moldovan Orthodox Priests to Create Telegram Channels to Influence Voters Before Election

Reuters reported that Russia financially supported Moldovan Orthodox priests, funding pilgrimages to Moscow and providing prepaid bank cards to them. In exchange, these priests were tasked with creating Telegram channels to influence their parishioners ahead of the Moldovan presidential election and pro-European Union referendum scheduled for November 2024.  Journalists interviewed 15 clergy members and analyzed […]

Pavel Durov Refuses Moldova Request to Censor Telegram Channels Ahead of Election

Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder, revealed that about a year ago, while stuck in Paris, he was approached through an intermediary by French intelligence requesting help to censor several Telegram channels at Moldova’s request ahead of its presidential elections.  After reviewing the channels flagged by French and Moldovan authorities, Telegram found some that violated platform rules […]

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.  […]

    [2025.9.23] Binance Co-founder CZ Denies Having Any Telegram Accounts, Praises Anti-Spam Efforts

    [2025.9.23] Binance Co-founder CZ Denies Having Any Telegram Accounts, Praises Anti-Spam Efforts

    Binance Co-founder CZ Denies Having Any Telegram Accounts, Praises Anti-Spam Efforts Binance co-founder CZ denies owning Telegram accounts, citing spam issues. Telegram CEO Durov responded, implementing features to protect celebrities…

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    2025-09-23 Create
    [2025.9.22] Telegram Users Experience Delays Receiving Paid Premium Subscriptions and Stars

    [2025.9.22] Telegram Users Experience Delays Receiving Paid Premium Subscriptions and Stars

    Telegram Users Experience Delays Receiving Paid Premium Subscriptions and Stars Telegram users face delays receiving paid Premium subscriptions and stars. They should wait two days, then contact the seller for…

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    2025-09-22 Create
    Liftway.ru Launches Innovative Telegram Bot for Precise Parts Identification and Ordering

    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…

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    2025-09-22 Create
    6 Must-Try Telegram Bots for Shopping in 2025

    6 Must-Try Telegram Bots for Shopping in 2025

    When you think of Telegram, you might first associate it with messaging, group chats, or news channels—but did you know it’s also a goldmine for c-shopping tools? Telegram bots designed…

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    2025-09-05 Create
    How to Bulk Messages on Telegram

    How to Bulk Messages on Telegram

    When using Telegram daily, there are often scenarios where messages need to be sent to multiple recipients simultaneously. The most effective approach is using a Telegram bot (which will be…

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    2025-09-01 Create
    4 Ways to Broadcast Messages on Telegram

    4 Ways to Broadcast Messages on Telegram

    In our daily use of Telegram, we sometimes need to send messages to multiple recipients. The optimal way to do this is via a Telegram bot (which we’ll cover later).…

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    2025-09-01 Create
    Discover 6 Telegram Bots of Downloader in 2025

    Discover 6 Telegram Bots of Downloader in 2025

    Tired of struggling to save videos, music, or documents from various platforms directly to your device? Look no further than Telegram’s hidden gems: downloader bots. Whether you’re a student wanting…

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    2025-08-29 Create
    7 Awesome Game – Related Telegram Bots in 2025

    7 Awesome Game – Related Telegram Bots in 2025

    Telegram is more than just a messaging app—its bot ecosystem has transformed it into a small - scale entertainment center, especially for gamers. To save you the trouble of searching,…

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    2025-08-29 Create
    TAC Network Launches 500K Token Giveaway & Extends 120% APY Earn Campaign

    TAC Network Launches 500K Token Giveaway & Extends 120% APY Earn Campaign

    The TAC Network is extending its TAC Earn campaign until November 6, maintaining its attractive 120% APY. Users can participate by depositing TAC into the Earn section. For those without…

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