Telegram Hit by Outages and Restrictions in Russia from December 11

Early on December 11, 2025, dozens of users across Russia reported sudden disruptions in WhatsApp* and Telegram, with messages failing to send and media files not loading. Downdetector recorded hundreds of complaints from Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other regions, dashing hopes for promised new features. Instead, users encountered technical issues and fresh limitations.  These outages […]

Pavel Durov Allegedly Helps “Natalnaya Karta” Star Recover Hijacked Telegram Account

Comedian and actor Dmitry Zhuravlev, host of the show “Natalnaya Karta,” says that in March scammers hijacked his personal Instagram and Telegram accounts by reissuing his SIM card with a fake passport in his name. After gaining control, they threatened his wife Elena with publishing their intimate correspondence and demanded money, which the couple refused […]

Mobile Internet Outage in Russia Disrupts Telegram

On 10 December, residents of multiple Russian regions, including Krasnodar Krai, reported significant problems accessing mobile internet and a number of popular online services. Users complained about disruptions in the networks of major operators such as MTS, Megafon, Tele2 and Beeline. For MTS, around 16% of all outage reports came from Krasnodar Krai, while Megafon […]

Telegram Earns at Least $8.1 Million from UFC and Khabib Nurmagomedov Collaborations

In the final months of 2025, Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov sharply increased his visibility in the world of mixed martial arts, attending UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, appearing in photos with fighters, and accepting an offer to walk middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev to the octagon as a cornerman. These efforts culminated in major […]

Telegram Shadow Communities Survive Only Seven Months on Average

Research by Kaspersky experts shows that shadow communities in Telegram have an average lifespan of only seven months, based on analysis of more than 800 channels blocked between 2021 and 2024. The short life cycle is linked to Telegram’s relatively strict moderation: while criminals still use bots to automate illicit activities like selling stolen accounts […]

Durov Says Telegram Has “In‑Principle” $300 Million Grok Distribution Deal

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov said he has reached a preliminary one‑year agreement with Elon Musk’s AI company xAI to distribute the Grok chatbot to Telegram’s more than 1 billion users. Under the arrangement, Telegram would receive a reported $300 million in a mix of cash and equity, and be entitled to 50% of subscription revenue […]

Yandex’s @pic Becomes Telegram’s Leading Content Bot

Yandex’s Telegram bot @pic has risen to the top of the popularity rankings among content bots in the messenger. Company representatives told Durov’s Code that @pic is now one of the most used inline tools for sending media directly from the message input field, without needing to add the bot to a chat. To use […]

Telegram Unveils UFC Mystery Box Gift Campaign with $100,000 Art Basel Promo

Telegram has launched a new campaign built around digital gifts themed on famous UFC fighters. As part of the promotion, the platform is holding a public auction where any user can bid for a UFC Mystery Box. Winners will receive a box containing a collectible gift linked to a well‑known UFC athlete, potentially including stars […]

Telegram Founder Slams EU Over X Fine and “Unworkable” Social Media Censorship Rules

Telegram founder Pavel Durov criticized the European Union after it announced a fine against the social media platform X for alleged violations of the Digital Services Act. Durov argued that the EU is setting “impossible rules” to punish technology companies that refuse to silently censor freedom of speech. He claimed this pattern had already appeared […]

Telegram Adds Passkey Login via Password Managers on iOS and Android

Telegram has rolled out support for passkey-based authentication in the stable versions of its iOS and Android apps. To enable the feature, users need to open Telegram’s Settings, go to the Privacy section, and select the new “Passkey” option. A passkey is a device-stored access key managed by password managers such as those from Google, […]

Play2Earn Games

Play2Earn Games

Play2Earn Games is a Telegram automation dedicated to the play-to-earn blockchain gaming sector. It offers data on titles that incentivize players with cryptocurrency or token rewards for in-game accomplishments. The bot disseminates game suggestions, monitors reward progress, provides updates on emerging play-to-earn projects, and occasionally facilitates connections to gaming DAOs…
Tasks Rewards Bot

Tasks Rewards Bot

TasksRewardBot is engineered to enhance user engagement by providing incentives for task completion or survey participation. Commonly employed in marketing and promotional initiatives, it automates the collection of user responses, feedback, and social interactions through Telegram, rewarding participants with points, tokens, or other rewards. The bot is widely utilized for…
PricePulseBot

PricePulseBot

PricePulseBot is a Telegram-based cryptocurrency trading signal service delivering market analysis and strategic insights. It provides real-time notifications on price fluctuations, buy and sell signals, technical indicator assessments, and market trend evaluations to facilitate informed trading decisions. The platform supports multiple digital assets and is designed to deliver accurate and…
Testgiver TON Bot

Testgiver TON Bot

Testgiver_ton_bot is a Telegram automation tool functioning on the TON (The Open Network) testnet. It facilitates the distribution of free testnet tokens for development, testing, or educational activities. These test tokens are non-transferable and hold no real-world value but are crucial for developers and users to simulate smart contract deployment…
Unicorn Tip Bot

Unicorn Tip Bot

UnicornTipBot is a cryptocurrency tipping and microtransaction platform integrated within Telegram. Once enabled in a chat or group, users can execute commands to distribute, split, or share digital assets such as Solana, TON, and other blockchain tokens seamlessly among participants. The bot facilitates real-time peer-to-peer transactions, rain reward distributions, group…
PumpFun Gem Finder

PumpFun Gem Finder

PumpFunGemFinderBot is a blockchain trading signal automation tool engineered to identify abrupt market momentum in dormant tokens. It employs automated chart analysis to detect sudden surges, providing traders with early entry opportunities in crypto pump schemes. The system utilizes proprietary filtering algorithms and anomaly detection mechanisms to mitigate risks associated…
SolSlam

SolSlam

SolSlam_bot is a specialized automation tool within the Solana blockchain ecosystem, providing real-time data retrieval and asset management functionalities for Solana-native tokens, projects, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). It enables users to access token valuation metrics, perform wallet management, monitor trending digital assets on Solana, and interact with decentralized applications (DApps)…
CoinTrendzBot

CoinTrendzBot

CoinTrendzBot is one of Telegram’s most feature-rich and popular crypto trading bots, trusted by thousands of users and groups globally. It provides real-time crypto price information, custom TradingView charts, technical indicators, volume data, lists of top gainers and losers, sentiment analysis (Fear & Greed Index), Google Trends, and even the…
CryptoBot

CryptoBot

This Telegram Bot is a service platform focused on automated cryptocurrency trading and market monitoring. Operating through the Telegram bot interface, it helps users achieve 24/7 automated trading, real-time market alerts, technical indicator signal pushes, and direct trade execution across multiple exchanges. What can CryptoBot do?  You can use it…
Yescoin Community

Yescoin Community

Empowering the Future of Digital Currency Introduction to Yescoin Community Yescoin Community is a dynamic platform on Telegram that unites cryptocurrency enthusiasts, offering a space to discuss, share, and stay updated on the latest trends in the crypto world. Overview of Yescoin Community With over 14.4 million subscribers, Yescoin Community…
X Empire Community

X Empire Community

Join the Leading Blockchain Network Introduction to X Empire Community X Empire Community is a dynamic platform that connects blockchain enthusiasts, investors, and developers, offering a space to share insights, discuss trends, and collaborate on innovative projects. Overview of X Empire Community With over 18 million subscribers, X Empire Community…
OpenSea

OpenSea

Introduction to OpenSea OpenSea is the world's first and largest web3 marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and crypto collectibles. It allows users to create, buy, sell, and discover unique digital items across various categories, including art, gaming, and music. What is OpenSea? Founded in 2017 by Devin Finzer and Alex…
$Trump meme

$Trump meme

The Official Trump Meme | GetTrumpMemes GetTrumpMemes.com is the official website associated with the newly launched $TRUMP cryptocurrency meme coin, introduced by President-elect Donald Trump on January 18, 2025. This initiative has generated significant buzz in the cryptocurrency market, with the token experiencing an explosive debut that saw its value…