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Russia Maintains Restrictions on WhatsApp and Telegram

The Russian authorities have not lifted the restrictions on voice calls on Telegram and WhatsApp within the country. Official statements from the regulatory agency overseeing communications indicate that no decision has been made to restore full call functionality on these platforms.  While a number of users had reported temporary restoration of voice calls, the regulators […]

Telegram Mini Apps 2.0 Adds Full-Screen Support and Motion Tracking

Telegram has rolled out a major update to its Mini Apps ecosystem with the 2.0 release. The standout feature is full-screen support, allowing Mini Apps to switch seamlessly between portrait and landscape modes for a more immersive experience, which is especially beneficial for games and media-rich apps.  The update also introduces motion tracking to enable […]

Telegram and WhatsApp Experience Major Outages in Kuban Region Amid Internet

On October 21, 2025, Telegram and WhatsApp users in Russia’s Kuban region faced widespread service interruptions. According to data from Sboy.rf, the Krasnodar Krai accounted for 18% of complaints over a six-hour period, reporting issues with both applications’ mobile and web versions.  Similar disruptions affected WhatsApp, owned by Meta, which is classified as an extremist […]

One-Third of Brands Shift Instagram Audiences to Telegram Amid Russia’s Ad Ban

Following Russia’s ban on Instagram advertising implemented in September 2025, about 32% of brand audiences have migrated to Telegram, according to a September study by Getblogger, an MTS AdTech company. The total advertising budget redirected to other platforms between September and October reached 1.2 billion rubles.  Besides Telegram, 25% of audiences moved to VK, 20% […]

Telegram to Introduce Paid Comment Pinning on Live Streams

Telegram is developing a new feature that will allow users to participate in live streams with the option to pay for pinning their comments. Currently available only on a test server, live streams will be accessible in the “Stories” section. Viewers can spend Telegram’s internal currency, “stars,” to elevate their comments.  The more stars spent, […]

Elon Musk’s X Launches Marketplace for Inactive Usernames, Inspired by Telegram

Elon Musk’s social platform X, formerly Twitter, has launched the X Handle Marketplace, allowing Premium subscribers to request and acquire inactive usernames. The service resembles Telegram’s Fragment platform, where rare nicknames are bought and sold.  Usernames are divided into free “Priority” handles — common word combinations or alphanumeric strings — and paid “Rare” handles, priced […]

ZAB.RU Named Top Regional Telegram Channel in Trans-Baikal Region

ZAB.RU, a digital news outlet, has been recognized as the sole representative from the Trans-Baikal region in Russia’s top popular regional Telegram channels, according to New Media citing TGStat data from October 7, 2025. The ranking considered the subscriber engagement rate, growth dynamics, and total reach, with ZAB.RU reaching over 6.3 million people.  No other […]

New Indian Messaging App Arattai Surges to Over 5 Million Downloads, Challenging Telegram

Arattai, a new messaging app developed by Indian company Zoho, has rapidly gained popularity, achieving over 5 million downloads within days of its October 2025 launch. It outpaced established giants like Telegram, Facebook Messenger, and Snapchat, each garnering around 2 million installs in the same period.  Named after the Tamil word for “chit-chat,” Arattai is […]

Telegram Emerges as Popular Platform for Vintage and Secondhand Fashion in Singapore

Telegram has become a thriving marketplace for vintage and secondhand fashion among Singapore’s youth. Originally a niche interest, the trend has rapidly gained popularity, transforming Telegram into a vibrant shopping hub for curated secondhand clothing, including sought-after vintage pieces and Japanese fashion labels.  The app’s chat-based format allows immediate interaction between buyers and sellers, creating […]

Russians Trust Telegram and TV Most for Cybersecurity News, Prefer Short Posts and Videos

A 2025 study by Kaspersky Lab reveals that Russians interested in cybersecurity news trust Telegram channels the most (39%), followed by television (32%), and Russian news websites (24%). The majority prefer short formats: 66% choose brief posts, and 56% favor video content including TV shows and documentaries.  Longer articles attract 27% of respondents, and 20% […]

    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…
    Business Channel
    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,…
    Channel English
    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