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Pitch & Polish: TON Builders Roast Session #12 Live Wednesday

Seasoned TON experts will critique live project pitches during Roast Session #12 this Wednesday, August 20 at 5 PM CET. Founders from four ventures – including music platform Lissen, AI creature game EMOKO, education tool Tonversity, and analytics bot TON Tracker – will receive actionable feedback from ecosystem leaders Sahil Massey and TON Europe Hub […]

Secure TON Staking Launches in Ledger Live

TON holders can now securely stake tokens directly within Ledger Live while assets remain protected by Ledger’s hardware wallets. This integration enables buying, sending, receiving, and staking TON without compromising cold storage security. Initial staking is available through P2P.org and TonWhales pools, with liquid staking via StakeKit and Tonstakers planned for future updates. The feature […]

Master Telegram Mini App UX/UI: Free Workshop This Week

TON NEST hosts a vital UX/UI workshop for Telegram Mini Apps this Wednesday, August 20. Experts Dima and Sofiia from Groovy Minx will share best practices for designing native, seamless user experiences on the TON blockchain. The session covers key principles for smooth user journeys, tailored for founders, developers, and designers. Join live via Zoom […]

TON CEO Urges Durov: Move Telegram Gifts Fully On-Chain

TON Foundation CEO Max Crown has publicly called on Telegram’s Pavel Durov to shift gift features entirely onto blockchain and adopt TON as the default payment method. Crown emphasized that storing gifts on-chain would enhance user asset security while letting profiles display ownership. The move would also help Telegram combat mass gift refunds exploited by […]

Telegram Unveils Premium Features: Enhanced Search, Story Albums & Gift Collections

Telegram’s latest update introduces significant new features. Global search now includes a dedicated ‘Posts’ tab for finding public channel content, initially available to Premium subscribers. Users can organize Stories into profile albums for highlights, and group channel Gifts into custom collections with granular filters. Profiles now display a trust rating based on Telegram Stars transactions. […]

BingX Launches 500K USDT “Crypto Hot Celebration” Trading Event

BingX has launched its seasonal “Crypto Hot Celebration” trading event from August 14-30 (UTC+8), capitalizing on current bullish market momentum. The campaign offers multiple participation channels – including trading contests, referral programs, and community giveaways – with a 500,000 USDT prize pool accessible to traders of all experience levels. Chief Product Officer Vivienne Lin emphasized […]

Faraday Future Unveils Web3 Strategy: Tokenized EVs & $30M Crypto Treasury

Faraday Future (FF) launched its “EAI + Crypto” initiative, merging AI and cryptoeconomics to fuse automotive and Web3 ecosystems. The centerpiece is a C10 Treasury ($30M initial, scaling to $1B) backed by a top-10 cryptocurrency index (excluding stablecoins), managed 80% passively and 20% actively. Staking yields (3–5%) will fund product innovation. Concurrently, FF’s “Vehicle Chain” […]

Telegram Premium Launches “Undecipherable” Voice Messages

Telegram is introducing a premium feature allowing users to send “undecipherable” voice messages that bypass text conversion, ensuring recipients must listen to recordings. This addresses complaints about ignored voice notes, with users limited to 10 such “important” messages daily (max 10 minutes each). Messages autoplay upon device unlock and cannot be paused or transcribed. A […]

Send & Receive TRC20 USDT Gas-Free with Tonkeeper Battery

Tonkeeper now enables seamless USDT transfers on the TRON (TRC20) network without requiring users to hold TRX for gas fees. This integration leverages TRON’s speed and low-cost infrastructure, allowing near-instant transactions. The Tonkeeper Battery feature automatically covers all transaction fees. Users can charge their Battery using TON, USDT on TON, other supported tokens, or via […]

Telegram Enhances Call Privacy Tools Following Regulatory Restrictions

Telegram has responded to regulatory requirements limiting audio/video calls for some users by introducing upgraded privacy controls. The messaging platform emphasized these changes provide flexible privacy management while improving security, as reported by TASS. The company highlighted its active fight against platform abuse – including violent content and fraud – using AI systems that scan […]

    [2025.5.19]Telegram Rejects Government Request to Block Conservative Channels Ahead of Romanian Elections

    [2025.5.19]Telegram Rejects Government Request to Block Conservative Channels Ahead of Romanian Elections

    Telegram Rejects Government Request to Block Conservative Channels Ahead of Romanian Elections Pavel Durov refused a Western European government’s request to block Romanian conservative channels pre-election, calling it anti-democratic. Telegram vows to protect free speech and fair elections, rejecting censorship. source: DW Content comes from: https://onlytg.io/telegram-news/telegram-rejects-government-request-to-block-conservative-channels-ahead-of-romanian-elections.html   Telegram Users Report…
    Notcoin Celebrates One-Year Anniversary with Massive 10,000‑Box Telegram Giveaway

    Notcoin Celebrates One-Year Anniversary with Massive 10,000‑Box Telegram Giveaway

    Notcoin marked its one-year anniversary on May 16, celebrating a year of innovation, challenges, and community growth. To commemorate the milestone, Notcoin is launching its largest Telegram giveaway: over 10,000 gift boxes containing golden Telegram gifts, rare stickers, and other rewards. Running for two weeks, users can participate by connecting…
    Telegram Launches “Pixel Tag” for Analyzing the Effectiveness of Advertising Campaigns

    Telegram Launches “Pixel Tag” for Analyzing the Effectiveness of Advertising Campaigns

    Telegram Ads launched Pixel Tag on May 16, enabling advertisers to track conversions on external sites via JavaScript. The two-part pixel (Base Code and Event Code) anonymously aggregates user actions—form fills, subscriptions, cart adds, purchases, page views—into Telegram Ads CPA reports. Integration is via site code or tag managers with…
    Telegram Data Center Outage on May 17 Causes 12‑Hour Service Disruption

    Telegram Data Center Outage on May 17 Causes 12‑Hour Service Disruption

    Telegram users faced widespread service disruptions on May 17, 2025, as its European data center (DC2) experienced outages starting at 20:15 UTC. Subscribers reported delays opening groups/channels and failures sending messages/media in large chats. The issue, linked to DC2 infrastructure, persisted for over 12 hours. After the new update on…
    Telegram Users Report Gifting Errors Due to Resale Rule Changes

    Telegram Users Report Gifting Errors Due to Resale Rule Changes

    Telegram users have reported gift purchase failures on the marketplace. Clicking the purchase button yields no response or an STARGIFT_RESELL_TOO_EARLY_xxxxxxx error. This occurs because a new rule, effective May 13, prohibits resale of gifts until 21 days after receipt or upgrade. Pre-rule listings remain visible but unbuyable. The error code’s…
    Telegram Rejects Government Request to Block Conservative Channels Ahead of Romanian Elections

    Telegram Rejects Government Request to Block Conservative Channels Ahead of Romanian Elections

    Pavel Durov announced that Telegram refused a Western European government's demand to silence conservative voices in Romania ahead of its presidential election today. Durov condemned the move as antidemocratic, stating, "You can’t defend democracy by destroying it." He affirmed Telegram’s commitment to free speech and fair elections, asserting Romanian users’…
    [2025.5.16]Telegram Launches $50K Contest Challenging WhatsApp’s ‘Copycat’ Legacy

    [2025.5.16]Telegram Launches $50K Contest Challenging WhatsApp’s ‘Copycat’ Legacy

    Telegram Launches $50K Contest Challenging WhatsApp’s 'Copycat' Legacy Telegram offers $50K for videos highlighting 30+ innovations it pioneered, accusing WhatsApp of delayed clones. Submissions close May 26. source: Du Rove's Channel Content comes from: https://onlytg.io/telegram-news/telegram-launches-50k-contest-challenging-whatsapps-copycat-legacy.html   Toncoin Ranks 20th With 7.74B Market Cap as Ton Ecosystem Grows Toncoin holds a…
    Remittix Surges as Investors Target Real-World Payment Utility in 250T Market

    Remittix Surges as Investors Target Real-World Payment Utility in 250T Market

    Remittix, priced at $0.0757, surges in crypto as investors seek real‑world payment utility. Boasting 30,000+ investors, $15 M raised, and 535 M RTX tokens sold, Remittix simplifies fast, cost‑effective cross‑border transfers with transparent flat fees. While Toncoin, Sui, and Polkadot test key support and resistance levels, experts predict Remittix could climb to…
    Telegram Ads Expands to Euro and Ruble Payments for Targeted Bot Campaigns

    Telegram Ads Expands to Euro and Ruble Payments for Targeted Bot Campaigns

    Telegram Ads now offers in‑bot advertising paid in euros and rubles, says OneSpot. Previously restricted to TON or Telegram Stars, fiat payments let agencies choose up to nine specific bots or topics. Ads run in bots with over 1,000 daily users at a minimum €1 CPM. Ad interactions stay within…
    Crypto Market Rebounds as Bitcoin Holds $95K, Memecoins Rally

    Crypto Market Rebounds as Bitcoin Holds $95K, Memecoins Rally

    After April’s stagnation caused by tariff policies, the crypto market recovered as Bitcoin steadied above $95,000 and Fear & Greed index turned neutral. Renewed risk appetite fueled memecoin rallies—Pudgy Penguins, Bonk, FLOKI, Brett—and a trader transformed $239 into $2.2 M on $HOUSE. Meanwhile, Fantasy Pepe ($FEPE) presale raised $244 K, offering AI‑driven…
    Toncoin Ranks 20th With 7.74B Market Cap as Ton Ecosystem Grows 

    Toncoin Ranks 20th With 7.74B Market Cap as Ton Ecosystem Grows 

    Toncoin (TON) today boasts a $7.74 billion market cap—ranked 20th—with a 6.64% daily gain. Launched by Telegram founders Pavel and Nikolai Durov in 2018, TON underpins The Open Network’s scalable, eco-friendly Layer-1 blockchain. Backed by $400 million institutional funding, a growing ecosystem of 41 million users, and bullish $16.65 year-end…
    Telegram Launches $50K Contest Challenging WhatsApp’s ‘Copycat’ Legacy

    Telegram Launches $50K Contest Challenging WhatsApp’s ‘Copycat’ Legacy

    Telegram is calling on creators to produce viral videos exposing WhatsApp’s replication of its features, retaliating against alleged smear campaigns. The contest highlights 30+ innovations Telegram pioneered—like cross-platform sync and self-destructing messages—later adopted by Meta’s app. With a $50,000 prize, submissions must underscore how WhatsApp users settle for delayed, inferior…
    How to implement telegram auto-reply messages?

    How to implement telegram auto-reply messages?

    With over ‌1 billion monthly active users‌ and a robust bot ecosystem, Telegram has become a strategic platform for businesses to deploy chatbots for marketing, customer support, and service delivery. However, a challenge arises: when user traffic surges or developers are offline, how can we improve operational efficiency and provide…
    [2025.5.15]Telegram Shuts Down 27B Darknet Hub Haowang Guarantee

    [2025.5.15]Telegram Shuts Down 27B Darknet Hub Haowang Guarantee

    Telegram Shuts Down 27B Darknet Hub Haowang Guarantee Telegram banned thousands of accounts tied to Haowang Guarantee (formerly Huione), halting $27b in illicit USDT transactions. Rival Xinbi remains active, with $8.4B laundered.  source: Cointelegraph Content comes from: https://onlytg.io/telegram-news/telegram-shuts-down-haowang-guarantee-halts-27b-illicit-usdt-network.html   PENGU Coin Poised for Breakout Above $0.018 Resistance PENGU Coin’s SuperTrend…
    Agenda Agency Predicts AI‑Driven Ad Shifts and 30–35% Budget Growth for Telegram

    Agenda Agency Predicts AI‑Driven Ad Shifts and 30–35% Budget Growth for Telegram

    Dmitry Trunov, Development Director at Agenda Agency, told Sostav that Telegram’s growth stems from its simplicity, robust monetization tools and relief from ad fatigue. He praised AI+creativity workflows using GPT and Stable Diffusion, warned of high CPA and complex ad thresholds, and predicted new video and streaming formats. Key 2025 metrics…
    Telegram Embraces NFTs with Plush Pepe Community Surge

    Telegram Embraces NFTs with Plush Pepe Community Surge

    Telegram’s TON-based NFT gifts, featuring viral collectibles like Plush Pepe, are redefining social value exchange. While Telegram launched the assets, plushpepe.com has emerged as the ecosystem hub, offering verification tools (authenticating 1,000+ NFTs), educational guides, and cross-platform community growth. Bridging blockchain tech with mainstream messaging, the platform fosters trust and…
    Titan Debuts Colossus CLMM for Enhanced DeFi on TON

    Titan Debuts Colossus CLMM for Enhanced DeFi on TON

    Titan today launches Colossus, a high‑performance concentrated liquidity market maker (CLMM) on the TON blockchain. Colossus delivers low‑fee, fast TON‑native trading, NFT‑backed LP positions, and real‑time fee accrual without staking. LPs set custom price ranges to boost yield, while traders enjoy zero‑fee swaps and optimal rates from multi‑DEX routing. Colossus…
    PENGU Coin Poised for Breakout Above $0.018 Resistance

    PENGU Coin Poised for Breakout Above $0.018 Resistance

    PENGU Coin shows bullish signals, with a SuperTrend flip and consolidation above $0.0131. A decisive break above $0.018 could target $0.025, supported by Fibonacci levels and momentum. Concurrently, Pudgy Penguins launched Pengu Clash on TON blockchain—a skill-based "Play2Win" game offering token rewards and NFT customization, leveraging Telegram's reach to expand…
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