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Klimenko Urges Durov to Open Telegram Office in Russia

Former Russian presidential internet adviser German Klimenko has urged Telegram founder Pavel Durov to establish official cooperation with the Russian authorities and open a formal Telegram representative office in Russia. Klimenko, who chairs the Digital Economy Development Fund, believes this step would help keep Telegram operating in the country. In his view, Durov should formally […]

Telegram Slowdown Threatens App Release Schedules in Russia

Russian mobile developers warn that the throttling of Telegram could disrupt app release cycles and internal workflows. Fork-Tech innovation director Vladislav Laptev notes that, after foreign platforms left the Russian market, Telegram became a key channel for distributing test builds. Red_mad_robot’s iOS development lead Alexander Tuzovsky adds that Telegram now serves as a central transport […]

Telegram in Russia: Roskomnadzor Begins Slowing Telegram

Russian authorities are moving to slow down Telegram within the country, according to RBC citing unnamed sources. The plan involves partial restrictions that could affect media loading, message attachments, channels, and bots, with some measures already entering effect as of February 10, 2026.  The slowdown is expected to be implemented through traffic filtering and prioritization […]

Telegram for Android gets a major redesign with new bottom bar and crafting system

Telegram for Android receives its biggest interface update to date, introducing a fixed bottom navigation bar for faster one-tap access to chats, settings, profile, and more. The app has been rebuilt for efficiency and improved responsiveness, with an updated search experience and streamlined navigation. In addition to the redesign, a new crafting system lets users […]

Telegram Adds “Cooling-Off” Period to Protect Accounts

Telegram is introducing a new security mechanism to reduce the damage from stolen accounts. One key fix closes a bug that allowed attackers to gain access by sending phishing links. The scheme worked like this: a victim was prompted to open a site on Telegram’s official domain, then change a word in the URL and […]

Telegram’s Liquid Glass: How to Roll Back on Android

The new “Liquid Glass” visual effect in the latest Telegram for Android has sparked mixed reactions. Many users dislike the increased transparency, iOS‑style rounded corners, and, most importantly, the removal of the side panel that previously gave quick access to settings and additional accounts. Although there is already a guide on how to tone down […]

Chinese Investor Buys Telegram Username for $2M Record

On February 7, Chinese bidders engaged in a fierce all-day battle for the Telegram username @danbao on the Fragment platform, with the winner paying nearly 170 million rubles—equivalent to $2.2 million USD. This marks the absolute record for username auctions in Fragment history, as verified by “Durov’s Code.” Fragment is a TON-based toolkit for interacting […]

Telegram 12.4 Rolls Out Major Update on Android and iOS

Telegram has updated its Android and iOS apps to version 12.4, bringing a major February feature pack. On Android, the interface has been extensively redesigned: the side menu is replaced by an iOS‑style bottom navigation bar, most pages and UI elements now have rounded corners and a “liquid glass” effect, and the attachments menu in […]

Durov Accuses Le Figaro of Xenophobia

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov called out French media for attempting to discredit him, specifically accusing one of France’s oldest newspapers, Le Figaro, of xenophobia. He objected to their repeated use of the label “Le Russe” (“the Russian”) when referring to him in articles. Journalists employed this tag while noting Durov’s support for Elon Musk and […]

Telegram Stories Now Open to All Users

Telegram has rolled out the ability to post Stories to all users this evening, no Premium subscription required—even for accounts linked to Iranian, Russian, and Ukrainian phone numbers. This marks a significant expansion of the feature previously limited to paid subscribers. Some users still report access issues, with the @tginfo editorial team suggesting a gradual […]

    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,...
    • Venture Capital

      Venture Capital

      Venture Capital functions as a Telegram channel specializing in venture capital and startup innovation, serving as a news aggregator and knowledge platform for entrepreneurs and investors. The channel disseminates funding announcements, market analysis, startup ecosystem developments, and investment trend reports. It provides intelligence to monitor capital allocation flows and emerging…
    • Startups & Ventures

      Startups & Ventures

      The Startups & Ventures Telegram channel functions as a dynamic knowledge exchange platform tailored for startup ecosystem stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and industry innovators. It provides comprehensive coverage of market intelligence, emerging trends, and strategic insights pertinent to the global startup landscape. Content encompasses startup launches, capital raising activities,…
    • SellerX | Все о маркетплейсах (SellerX)

      SellerX | Все о маркетплейсах (SellerX)

      SellerX is a Telegram channel that caters to a community interested in marketplace sales, deals, product promotions, and seller-related content. The channel acts as a platform where various sellers can showcase offers, promotions, or exclusive product information.  Posts typically include product announcements, promotional messages, and sometimes direct sales links. The…
    • Слияние с поглощением (RUmerger)

      Слияние с поглощением (RUmerger)

      Слияние с поглощением is one of the leading Russian-language Telegram channels dedicated to corporate finance analytics, specifically focusing on mergers, acquisitions, and prominent industry figures.The channel concentrates on the analysis and assessment of key players within the Russian—and occasionally international—business landscape. Content typically includes company profiles, market trend analyses, significant…
    • Москоубизнес (Mosbusy)

      Москоубизнес (Mosbusy)

      Москоубизнес is a Russian-language Telegram channel dedicated to business and entrepreneurship, focusing on startups, e-commerce, and various market insights. It positions itself as a “proper business channel,” distancing from low-quality or irrelevant content often found elsewhere. The channel aims to deliver practical and relevant business information, news, and advice that…
    Venture Capital

    Venture Capital

    Venture Capital functions as a Telegram channel specializing in venture capital and startup innovation, serving as a news aggregator and knowledge platform for entrepreneurs and investors. The channel disseminates funding announcements, market analysis, startup ecosystem developments, and investment trend reports. It provides intelligence to monitor capital allocation flows and emerging…
    Channel English
    Startups & Ventures

    Startups & Ventures

    The Startups & Ventures Telegram channel functions as a dynamic knowledge exchange platform tailored for startup ecosystem stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and industry innovators. It provides comprehensive coverage of market intelligence, emerging trends, and strategic insights pertinent to the global startup landscape. Content encompasses startup launches, capital raising activities,…
    English Business
    Слияние с поглощением (RUmerger)

    Слияние с поглощением (RUmerger)

    Слияние с поглощением is one of the leading Russian-language Telegram channels dedicated to corporate finance analytics, specifically focusing on mergers, acquisitions, and prominent industry figures.The channel concentrates on the analysis and assessment of key players within the Russian—and occasionally international—business landscape. Content typically includes company profiles, market trend analyses, significant…
    Channel Russian
    SellerX | Все о маркетплейсах (SellerX)

    SellerX | Все о маркетплейсах (SellerX)

    SellerX is a Telegram channel that caters to a community interested in marketplace sales, deals, product promotions, and seller-related content. The channel acts as a platform where various sellers can showcase offers, promotions, or exclusive product information.  Posts typically include product announcements, promotional messages, and sometimes direct sales links. The…
    Channel Russian
    Москоубизнес (Mosbusy)

    Москоубизнес (Mosbusy)

    Москоубизнес is a Russian-language Telegram channel dedicated to business and entrepreneurship, focusing on startups, e-commerce, and various market insights. It positions itself as a “proper business channel,” distancing from low-quality or irrelevant content often found elsewhere. The channel aims to deliver practical and relevant business information, news, and advice that…
    Channel Russian
    Мороженое

    Мороженое

    The Мороженое channel, which translates to "Ice Cream," is a Russian-language platform dedicated to contemporary marketing, media, and advertising industry insights. Its core objective is to disseminate high-quality content on current marketing strategies, media innovations, and advertising advancements. The channel functions as a comprehensive resource for marketing specialists, business executives,…
    Channel Russian