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FDUSD Stablecoin Launches Natively on TON Blockchain

First Digital Group has deployed its FDUSD stablecoin natively on The Open Network (TON), bringing dollar-pegged digital payments to Telegram’s 1B+ user ecosystem. This integration enhances liquidity across TON’s DeFi protocols while enabling fast, low-cost transactions for global users. FDUSD is now accessible via all major TON wallets (ton.org/wallets) and TONCO decentralized exchange. Institutions can […]

STON.fi Hosts Warsaw Meetup for TON Ecosystem Builders & Users

STON.fi announces a vibrant gathering in Warsaw: “Builders Meet Users: STON.fi & TON Poland.” The event takes place today, July 29, from 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM, offering a prime opportunity for TON developers, DeFi enthusiasts, and curious community members to connect. Attendees will meet STON.fi’s Head of DevRel & Grant Fund, Ethan Clime, and […]

Telegram Launches BotFather Mini-App for Streamlined Bot Management

The BotFather chatbot now offers a mini‑application that lets developers manage bots through a graphical interface instead of chat commands. Within the mini‑app, users can create and configure bots, copy or reset private keys, set welcome messages and descriptions, and organize command menus. Developers can also convert bots into mini‑apps or games, define monetization rules, […]

Crypto Wallet and TON Wallet: New Names, Clearer Focus

Telegram has rebranded its in‑app wallets: Wallet is now Crypto Wallet, and TON Space becomes TON Wallet. The update clarifies their functions and simplifies user choice. Crypto Wallet is a custodial solution that manages keys for you, supports hundreds of assets across multiple blockchains, and offers free P2P trading and passive income. TON Wallet is […]

Pavel Durov Questioned in Paris Over Criminal Content Allegations

Telegram founder Pavel Durov underwent interrogation by French judges on Monday regarding potential platform complicity in criminal activities. The Russian-born executive, indicted in August 2024 on organized crime charges, faced his third questioning since arrest. Durov’s lawyers contested the indictment’s legality, stating: “We firmly contest investigative acts defying domestic and European law,” while Telegram emphasized […]

GameFi Builders Call Highlights with Inal Kardan

GameFi Builders Call with Inal Kardan delivered key strategies for TON GameFi’s sustainable growth. He outlined the shift from “earn-only” models to social, viral games that drive real revenue and long-term retention. Builders should register on the Builders Portal to secure support like traffic grants and prioritize a loyal, engaged audience to boost retention and […]

Tonkeeper & AEON Launch QR Crypto Payments in Vietnam

Tonkeeper has partnered with payment protocol AEON to integrate cryptocurrency into everyday QR code transactions, starting in Vietnam. This move brings crypto payments to physical merchants and services globally, mirroring the QR payment systems widely used in shops and services worldwide. Vietnamese users with local IP addresses will now see AEON’s dApp in Tonkeeper’s Browser […]

Telegram Tests Camera-Based Age Verification in UK

Telegram is trialing a novel age verification method via a built-in bot for UK users, requiring only a live face scan—no document uploads. The feature responds to the UK’s Online Safety Act mandating strict age gates for adult content. Verification occurs locally within chats, with no data storage or server transmission, prioritizing user privacy. The […]

Telegram Desktop 5.16.6 Released

Telegram Desktop version 5.16.6 is now available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. This update adds a Paste Without Formatting shortcut (Ctrl + Shift + V), fixes the negative unread message counter in folders, resolves gift collection issues, and corrects misaligned buttons. Version 5.16.5 previously introduced gift collections, UK user age verification, and various bug fixes. Download from the official […]

Pavel Durov Spends Big on TON Gift NFTs

Telegram founder Pavel Durov sparked market activity on July 27 by depositing 10,000 TON (~$33,000) into Tonnel, a leading OTC gift marketplace. He then acquired premium NFTs including a Heroic Helmet for $11,000—reportedly 10x above market value—alongside hats and gift upgrades. Observers noted his purchases deliberately supported creators through above-market pricing. Durov’s move highlights the […]

    Crypto Wallet Announces 15,000 USDT Giveaway Winners

    Crypto Wallet Announces 15,000 USDT Giveaway Winners

    Crypto Wallet has concluded its $15,000 USDT giveaway campaign, selecting 2,000 winners from participants in its Dollars Earn program. The promotion ran from July 14th to July 20th, 2025. A total of 1,000 new Dollars Earn users who deposited and held at least 20 USDT each won 5 USDT. Another…
    Telegram Beta Hints at Upcoming Gift System Upgrades and Premium Features

    Telegram Beta Hints at Upcoming Gift System Upgrades and Premium Features

    Telegram's beta code reveals several upcoming features, including enhanced gift organization tools with collection management and sending limits. Some gifts will become Premium-exclusive, while a new "profile level" system will track star-based user activity. The update also references UK age verification requirements—assuring photo data won't be stored—and potential flexible Premium…
    [2025.7.21]Telegram Faces Widespread Disruptions in Russia on July 21

    [2025.7.21]Telegram Faces Widespread Disruptions in Russia on July 21

    Telegram Faces Widespread Disruptions in Russia on July 21 Users in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other regions experienced messaging failures, media download errors, and connection issues on Telegram on July 21, 2025. Mobile data worked when Wi‑Fi failed. source: Metarating Content comes from: https://onlytg.io/telegram-news/telegram-faces-widespread-disruptions-in-russia-on-july-21.html    TON Foundation Launches Tolk 1.0: The New…
    Helios Blockchain Integrates ZNS Connect for Decentralized Naming on Testnet

    Helios Blockchain Integrates ZNS Connect for Decentralized Naming on Testnet

    Helios Blockchain partners with ZNS Connect to deploy decentralized naming services on its Helios Testnet, enhancing user identity management and accessibility. The integration replaces complex wallet addresses with human-readable domain names, simplifying interactions across Web3 applications. Early testnet adopters can mint custom blockchain identities and secure domains, potentially gaining long-term…
    CZ Proposes Dark Pool DEX to Bridge Web3’s Institutional Trading Gap

    CZ Proposes Dark Pool DEX to Bridge Web3’s Institutional Trading Gap

    Binance co-founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has called for a dark pool perpetual swap DEX to address critical flaws in crypto trading infrastructure. The proposal targets privacy gaps and MEV attacks, highlighted by Hyperliquid’s $100M liquidation incident, which exposed vulnerabilities for institutional players. Current public blockchains force large traders into visibility,…
    Toncoin Surges to $3.31 Amid Bullish Momentum and Overbought Signals

    Toncoin Surges to $3.31 Amid Bullish Momentum and Overbought Signals

    Toncoin (TON) rose 3.44% to $3.31 today, extending its bullish momentum despite technical warnings. The RSI reading of 70.43 signals overbought conditions, while MACD divergence confirms strong upward pressure. Trading volume reached $25.75M on Binance, supporting the rally. Key resistance sits at $3.35 (Bollinger Band upper limit), with immediate support…
    TON Foundation Launches Tolk 1.0: The New Standard for Smart Contracts

    TON Foundation Launches Tolk 1.0: The New Standard for Smart Contracts

    The TON Foundation has released Tolk 1.0, a next-generation programming language designed to revolutionize smart contract development on TON Blockchain. Purpose-built for TON’s asynchronous actor model, Tolk cuts gas fees by 40% compared to FunC and offers an intuitive syntax for faster, more accessible development. "Tolk marks a turning point,"…
    Telegram Faces Widespread Disruptions in Russia on July 21

    Telegram Faces Widespread Disruptions in Russia on July 21

    Users across Russia and globally reported significant Telegram outages on July 21, 2025, with failures in messaging, media downloads, and server connections. Major cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg were heavily affected, with some users noting mobile data worked while Wi-Fi failed. Independent monitors like Downdetector tracked the disruptions amid…
    [2025.7.18] Telegram Initiates Legal Process to Open Office in Russia Amid Data Localization Laws

    [2025.7.18] Telegram Initiates Legal Process to Open Office in Russia Amid Data Localization Laws

    Telegram Initiates Legal Process to Open Office in Russia Amid Data Localization Laws Telegram is in the process of opening a physical office in Russia to comply with data localization laws requiring domestic registration and data storage.  source: mezha.net Content comes from: https://onlytg.io/telegram-news/telegram-initiates-legal-process-to-open-office-in-russia-amid-data-localization-laws.html   MyTonWallet v3.8 Launches with NFT Viewer,…
    Restrictions on Foreign Software Won’t Affect Telegram, WhatsApp Expected to Exit Russia

    Restrictions on Foreign Software Won’t Affect Telegram, WhatsApp Expected to Exit Russia

    The Russian State Duma has clarified that proposed sanctions targeting foreign software from unfriendly nations will not encompass Telegram, according to Anton Gorelkin, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy.  Gorelkin noted that Telegram’s legal jurisdiction remains ambiguous: its registration is recorded in the British Virgin…
    TON’s DOGS Meme Coin Makes History with Largest Ever Token Generation Event

    TON’s DOGS Meme Coin Makes History with Largest Ever Token Generation Event

    DOGS, a meme cryptocurrency launched on The Open Network (TON), has achieved a historic milestone by executing the largest token generation event (TGE) in meme coin history. Inspired by Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov’s iconic canine illustration, the DOGS token attracted over 17 million claimants and has accumulated 4.5 million unique…
    Tonkeeper Partners with Cointelegraph Accelerator to Empower Web3 Startups on TON

    Tonkeeper Partners with Cointelegraph Accelerator to Empower Web3 Startups on TON

    Tonkeeper, the premier non-custodial digital wallet for the TON blockchain, has officially formed a strategic alliance with Cointelegraph Accelerator to facilitate early-stage Web3 startups developing on TON. Announced on July 15, 2025, this partnership grants participating startups direct access to Tonkeeper’s comprehensive blockchain infrastructure, including rapid deployment frameworks, seamless API…
    MyTonWallet v3.8 Launches with NFT Viewer, Activity Feed, and Fiat Value Display

    MyTonWallet v3.8 Launches with NFT Viewer, Activity Feed, and Fiat Value Display

    MyTonWallet has launched its version 3.8 firmware update, introducing a comprehensive set of advanced features aimed at optimizing the user experience within the TON ecosystem. The update enhances the NFT Attributes Viewer, enabling detailed inspection of non-fungible tokens by displaying models, textures, and critical metadata directly within the wallet interface.…
    Telegram Initiates Legal Process to Open Office in Russia Amid Data Localization Laws

    Telegram Initiates Legal Process to Open Office in Russia Amid Data Localization Laws

    Telegram has initiated legal proceedings to establish a physical representative office in Russia to ensure compliance with the country's data localization legislation, as reported by Russian media on July 17, 2025.  Enacted in 2021, the law mandates that information technology firms with over 500,000 Russian users establish a local legal…
    5 Telegram Channels for Business and Startup in 2025

    5 Telegram Channels for Business and Startup in 2025

    Telegram has emerged as a premier platform for industry specialists, venture capitalists, and startup founders aiming to maintain a competitive edge in commerce and innovation. Whether you seek expert analysis, strategic networking, or entrepreneurial resources, these channels facilitate access to critical intelligence and professional communities. Here are five essential Telegram…
    [2025.7.17] Telegram Tests Experimental Face Recognition Age Verification Bot

    [2025.7.17] Telegram Tests Experimental Face Recognition Age Verification Bot

    Telegram Tests Experimental Face Recognition Age Verification Bot Telegram is piloting a facial recognition chatbot for age verification, which necessitates users to perform head rotations in front of the camera to authenticate their age.  source: truesharing Content comes from: https://onlytg.io/telegram-news/telegram-tests-experimental-face-recognition-age-verification-bot.html   Toncoin Jumps 20% as Telegram Launches EVM DApp Integration…
    Casino.TG Launches as First Fully Native Telegram Casino with 10,000+ Games

    Casino.TG Launches as First Fully Native Telegram Casino with 10,000+ Games

    Casino.TG, the premier fully native online gambling platform integrated within Telegram, has officially launched, providing users access to over 10,000 gaming options from leading providers such as Pragmatic Play and NetEnt directly within the Telegram ecosystem.  This eliminates the need for registration or additional software downloads, delivering a seamless and…
    Bitcoin Hyper Raises $3 Million in Presale 

    Bitcoin Hyper Raises $3 Million in Presale 

    Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER), an advanced Bitcoin Layer 2 protocol leveraging the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), has raised over $3 million in presale funding within just over a month, fulfilling its network’s promise of ultra-fast transaction throughput.  By integrating Solana’s high scalability with Bitcoin’s unmatched security guarantees, Bitcoin Hyper secures BTC…
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