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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 […]

Notis AI Brings Seamless Voice-First Help to Telegram and WhatsApp

Notis AI is a voice-first productivity assistant that runs inside WhatsApp and Telegram. The tool itself is not a standalone app; it integrates smoothly with Notion and other apps to streamline workflows. Its standout feature is voice input, coupled with deep contextual understanding that goes beyond generic chatbots.  If a user spends much of the […]

Telegram Tests Auction-Based Gift Distribution in Beta

Telegram is piloting an auction-based gift distribution in its iOS beta. The system allocates 50 gifts per round to the top 50 bidders, with bidding positions rolling over to subsequent rounds if they drop out of the top 50. If a bidder does not win in the final draw, their stars are refunded in full.  […]

Russian Microbloggers Tap Telegram for Major Revenue in 2025

A Russian media outlet reports that microbloggers on closed Telegram channels earned nearly 1 billion rubles between April and September 2025 through paid subscriptions, donations, and merchandise. Tribute-Lenta analysis cited by Infox.ru indicates more than 8,300 authors with audiences under 500 followers generated income from paid subscriptions, donations, and tips totaling over 990 million rubles, […]

Telegram and Perplexity: AI Integration Talks Stall

Telegram’s reported move to offer Perplexity’s AI-powered search inside the app would have represented a major integration, with discussions reportedly valuing the potential collaboration at hundreds of millions of dollars. Telegram channels and insiders claimed Perplexity was negotiating an official integration for Telegram and other platforms, potentially including Snapchat, with a proposed one-year embedding deal […]

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 foster a belief that crimes can be committed with impunity and undermine state authorities.  The ruling also notes that using these bots would violate federal […]

Telegram CEO Paves Way with Discipline: No Alcohol or Sugar

Telegram’s CEO Pavel Durov advocates a highly disciplined, minimalist lifestyle aimed at preserving mental clarity and physical health. In a recent discussion with AI researcher Lex Fridman, Durov described his daily regimen, including a strict diet, a fasting routine, and complete avoidance of “addictive” substances. He argues that success for a billion-user platform depends on […]

Telegram macOS App Removed from App Store

Telegram for macOS has been pulled from the Apple App Store, with the desktop app and its download link on the official Telegram site reportedly inactive. The move leaves the Mac user base without a readily accessible update path through the Store, though the desktop installer remains available from Telegram’s official website.  The iOS and […]

Telegram Introduces WhatsApp Verification in Russia

Telegram has begun delivering verification codes to Russian users via WhatsApp, a shift that enables activation of new accounts or login to existing ones without SMS. Reports from the “Durova Code” site indicate that this new path supplements, or in some cases replaces, traditional SMS verification after users previously reported inability to receive Telegram codes […]

    Find 5 Russian Telegram Channels for Game in 2025

    Find 5 Russian Telegram Channels for Game in 2025

    Telegram has emerged as the dominant platform for Russian gaming communities, reaching 78.3% of Russian gamers compared to VK's 67.7% . This messaging platform has become particularly popular for gaming…

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    2025-11-03 Create
    [2025.10.31] Russian lawmakers continue Telegram chats despite Kremlin push to move to MAX

    [2025.10.31] Russian lawmakers continue Telegram chats despite Kremlin push to move to MAX

    Russian lawmakers continue Telegram chats despite Kremlin push to move to MAX Duma deputies keep engaging Russians on Telegram despite the Kremlin’s push to Max, with Telegram as the main…

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    2025-10-31 Create
    Telegram launches Cocoon: Decentralized AI network on TON with GPU rewards

    Telegram launches Cocoon: Decentralized AI network on TON with GPU rewards

    Telegram is launching Cocoon, a new decentralized AI infrastructure designed to protect user privacy. Presented by Telegram CEO Pavel Durov at the Blockchain Life 2025 conference in Dubai, Cocoon runs…

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    2025-10-31 Create
    Lieberman Brothers Criticize Telegram’s Decentralized AI Strategy

    Lieberman Brothers Criticize Telegram’s Decentralized AI Strategy

    The Lieberman brothers have criticized Telegram for abandoning its decentralized AI strategy two years ago and now attempting to "do something at least" through recent initiatives. They argue that decentralized…

    AINews
    2025-10-30 Create
    Find 5 Telegram Channels for web3 in 2025

    Find 5 Telegram Channels for web3 in 2025

    If you’re exploring the fast-paced world of Web3, staying connected with active communities is essential. Telegram channels provide real-time insights, project updates, and discussions that can help you stay ahead…

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    2025-09-22 Create
    [2025.9.19] Telegram to Redesign App with Liquid Glass Style Inspired by iOS 26

    [2025.9.19] Telegram to Redesign App with Liquid Glass Style Inspired by iOS 26

    Telegram to Redesign App with Liquid Glass Style Inspired by iOS 26 Telegram’s upcoming redesign adopts Apple’s Liquid Glass style from iOS 26, featuring translucent, glass-like UI elements. The release…

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    2025-09-19 Create
    Pavel Durov Highlights Remarkable Growth of TON-Based NFTs

    Pavel Durov Highlights Remarkable Growth of TON-Based NFTs

    Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder of Telegram and the TON cryptocurrency, shared exciting news with the TON and Telegram communities, showcasing an infographic that highlights the significant growth in the…

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    2025-09-19 Create
    Pavel Durov Gifts Girlfriend Yulia Vavilova Exclusive NFTs Worth Hundreds of Thousands

    Pavel Durov Gifts Girlfriend Yulia Vavilova Exclusive NFTs Worth Hundreds of Thousands

    Pavel Durov recently gifted his girlfriend Yulia Vavilova a valuable NFT image worth approximately 50 million rubles (around $700,000), adding to a previous NFT gift he bought her valued at…

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    2025-09-18 Create
    Tribute Blocks Funds to Exiled Media Project “Volna” Over Controversial Content

    Tribute Blocks Funds to Exiled Media Project “Volna” Over Controversial Content

    The Telegram donation bot Tribute, which enables channels to receive recurring donations, has withheld funds from the exiled media project "Volna" following the publication of an LGBT flag image and…

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    2025-09-17 Create
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