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Telegram Mandates Email Linking for Russian Users to Secure Account Access

Telegram has introduced a mandatory requirement for Russian users to link an email address to their accounts to maintain access. When opening the app, a notification prompts users to add their email, blocking further use until they comply.  This step is intended to prevent loss of account access, especially after reports of telecom operators potentially […]

Kazakhstan Moves to Regulate Telegram Channels and Combat Digital Disinformation

Kazakhstan is intensifying regulation of digital platforms, notably introducing registration requirements for Telegram channels as part of a broader crackdown on misinformation. Minister Aida Balaeva has stressed that the anonymity of disruptive actors should not be a shield and has called for unified rules for online and offline behavior. A newly created Center for Combating […]

Telegram Absent from Russia’s “White List” of Essential Websites

Reports initially claimed Telegram had joined Russia’s “white list” of essential internet services, which allows websites to function during outages or limited access. However, the country’s digital authority (Roskomnadzor/RKN) refuted these claims, stating Telegram is only mentioned in school and college digital service recommendations, not the official roster. The actual “white list” comprises frequently used […]

Telegram 12.2 Adds Live Streams, Gift Auctions, and Enhanced Scheduling

Telegram’s November 2025 update (version 12.2) for Android and iOS delivers significant new features and interface enhancements. Users can now host live broadcasts in Stories through the “Live” tab, either as individuals or channels, with viewers able to leave and pin paid comments.  Scheduled messages are upgraded, allowing recurring delivery intervals ranging from daily to […]

Telegram Sues Australia Over Age-Verification Law

Telegram has filed a lawsuit in Australia against the country’s cyber safety regulator over age-verification requirements. The case follows a prior regulatory fine for what Telegram described as insufficient disclosures about how to police extremist content and content involving minors. Telegram argues it is not a “social media service provider” under Australian law and thus […]

France Ends Travel Ban on Telegram Founder Pavel Durov

France has reportedly lifted the travel ban on Telegram founder Pavel Durov, ending a year of restrictive measures tied to an ongoing investigation into the platform’s content moderation. By late 2024, Durov was required to remain in France with periodic police reporting and could only travel to Dubai with explicit judicial approval.  French authorities had […]

Sakhalin Court Rules in Telegram Bot Contract Dispute

A Russian media outlet reports that residents of Sakhalin faced a blocked Telegram experience after an order-related dispute with a Telegram bot developer. A civil case in the Dolinsky City Court concerned a contract to develop a Telegram bot capable of generating AI-based video content through an avatar. The contract required the developer to create […]

Telegram Becomes a Major Marketing Platform, With Strong Small-Business Growth

Telegram has evolved from a messaging app into a full marketing ecosystem. New data from eLama and Telemetr show that a majority of advertisers on Telegram come from small businesses, with high perceived effectiveness of campaigns.  Direct buys remain common, while larger brands explore Telegram Ads, bots, and special projects. Most advertisers spend modest monthly […]

Midas Probe: Chernyshov Suspicion Spurs Sparse Telegram Coverage

Ukraine’s investigative authorities released the latest installment of the “Midas” corruption case in the energy sector, revealing that former deputy prime minister Aleksey Chernyshov received funds through a scheme documented by law enforcement. Several prominent Ukrainian Telegram channels with millions of followers reportedly ignored the briefing, drawing attention to uneven media coverage of NABU’s disclosures.  […]

PIK Residents Struggle with Telegram Access as Lovit Faces Antitrust Scrutiny

Residents of Moscow’s new-builds by developer PIK are facing widespread issues accessing Telegram because the sole internet provider in those complexes, Lovit, has begun blocking the service over Wi‑Fi connections. Users report slow media loading and delayed message delivery; Telegram works normally when switching to mobile data.  The situation has drawn scrutiny as the Federal […]

    [2025.11.13] Telegram Becomes a Major Marketing Platform, With Strong Small-Business Growth

    [2025.11.13] Telegram Becomes a Major Marketing Platform, With Strong Small-Business Growth

    Telegram Becomes a Major Marketing Platform, With Strong Small-Business Growth Telegram is now a major marketing platform, with small businesses driving most advertising and micro-channel growth expanding direct audience engagement…

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    2025-11-13 Create
    Sakhalin Court Rules in Telegram Bot Contract Dispute

    Sakhalin Court Rules in Telegram Bot Contract Dispute

    A Russian media outlet reports that residents of Sakhalin faced a blocked Telegram experience after an order-related dispute with a Telegram bot developer. A civil case in the Dolinsky City…

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    2025-11-13 Create
    Russia Bans Telegram Voice-Deception Information

    Russia Bans Telegram Voice-Deception Information

    A Moscow court has banned information about voice-deception services offered via Telegram bots. The prosecutor’s office request was approved, with the court stating that easy access to such services could…

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    2025-11-07 Create
    5 Voice Telegram Bots You Should Try in 2025

    5 Voice Telegram Bots You Should Try in 2025

    If you often work with audio messages, transcriptions, or voice conversions, Telegram offers a range of bots that make your life easier. From voice-to-text to AI speech generation, these voice…

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    2025-10-13 Create
    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
    [2025.10.9] Scientists Decode Telegram’s Hidden Influence Structure Using Advanced Digital Fingerprinting

    [2025.10.9] Scientists Decode Telegram’s Hidden Influence Structure Using Advanced Digital Fingerprinting

    Scientists Decode Telegram’s Hidden Influence Structure Using Advanced Digital Fingerprinting Russian researchers devised a digital fingerprinting method to map Telegram’s hidden influence networks, identifying channel roles and revealing polarized information…

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    2025-10-09 Create
    Telegram Bot Helps Detain 125 Drunk Drivers in Tatarstan Since 2025

    Telegram Bot Helps Detain 125 Drunk Drivers in Tatarstan Since 2025

    Since the beginning of 2025, a Telegram bot has played a crucial role in Tatarstan by helping authorities detain 125 drivers caught driving under the influence of alcohol. Alert citizens…

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    2025-10-09 Create
    [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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