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, […]

Naija Sports Hub

Naija Sports Hub

Naija_Sports is a popular Nigerian Telegram channel offering extensive sports coverage beyond just football, but football remains the core focus. The channel provides a rich mix of sports news, live match updates, transfer news, and exclusive insights tailored to Nigerian sports fans. It covers local and international football, including the…
Nigeria Football Hub

Nigeria Football Hub

Football_Nigeria is a Telegram channel dedicated to providing comprehensive updates about Nigerian football. Its main audience consists of Nigerian football fans and followers of African football in general. The channel shares a steady stream of content including match reports, player news, transfer updates, live scores, and analysis of national leagues…
PROFILE

PROFILE

This channel is a prominent Telegram channel specializing in art and design, with a substantial subscriber base exceeding 120,000 followers. The platform functions as a curated digital gallery, showcasing a diverse array of visual artworks, design concepts, innovative ideas, and cultural insights.  The channel is distinguished by its visually compelling…
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,…
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…
Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg

The Snoop Dogg Telegram channel functions as the official digital hub for the renowned hip-hop artist, providing updates, news, and exclusive content related to Snoop Dogg’s artistic endeavors on the Telegram platform. A notable aspect of this channel is its pioneering involvement in Web3 and non-fungible token (NFT) ecosystems. In addition…
Whale.io memes

Whale.io memes

The "whalememes" Telegram channel functions as a digital community dedicated to disseminating cryptocurrency-related humor, with a particular emphasis on memetic content that employs the "whale" metaphor prevalent in blockchain discourse. This platform serves an audience engaged in the analysis and commentary of market sentiment, trading behaviors, and the volatility inherent…
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…
FOREX SCHOOL OF TRADE

FOREX SCHOOL OF TRADE

This Telegram channel dedicated to disseminating market insights and educational resources related to foreign exchange trading. With a subscriber base exceeding one million, it covers a broad spectrum of currency pairs and financial instruments such as BTCUSDm, XAUUSDm, GBPJPY, among others. The channel emphasizes its decade-long expertise in forex trading,…
Pumpcoinbets

Pumpcoinbets

This Telegram channel focused on fostering growth within the NFT (Non-Fungible Token) and cryptocurrency sectors. It positions itself as a primary resource for identifying emerging and trending digital assets, aiming to keep its extensive subscriber base informed of market developments. It advocates for enabling notifications to receive prompt updates on…
MMPro Trust

MMPro Trust

This channel specializing in secondary market investments within the venture capital ecosystem, primarily focusing on late-stage secondary share acquisitions. The platform is associated with mmprotrust.com and maintains a presence on Crunchbase, reflecting transparency and credibility in the alternative asset class. The channel disseminates updates on its investment portfolio, market analysis,…
Trade Watcher

Trade Watcher

This Telegram channel functions as a comprehensive financial trading platform, delivering a wide array of market intelligence, trading insights, and occasional strategic analyses across diverse asset classes including equities, foreign exchange, and digital currencies. The channel may also incorporate community engagement features such as discussions and polls to foster interaction.…
OsintTV

OsintTV

OsintTV is a Telegram channel focused on international diplomacy, geopolitics, and aviation, primarily sharing analysis and updates based on open-source intelligence (OSINT). The channel covers a wide range of topics, including military conflicts and political developments across multiple countries, without explicitly declaring allegiance to any particular nation or side. Based…
MEGHUPDATES

MEGHUPDATES

MeghUpdates is a Telegram channel with over 62,000 subscribers, targeting audiences in India and worldwide by rapidly delivering major news headlines. The channel covers politics, diplomacy, defense, economy, conflicts, and wars, with a particular focus on India-Pakistan tensions and regional security. It frequently shares official Indian government and military statements,…
Defence Squad

Defence Squad

Defence Squad is an official Telegram channel focused on Indian military updates and security affairs, delivering the latest information on Indian Armed Forces operations, counter-terrorism efforts, and regional security situations. The channel shares content in text, images, and videos, covering military actions and strategic deployments along the India-Pakistan border and…
GAZA NOW

GAZA NOW

Gaza Alan PA is an English-language Telegram channel focused on news and developments related to Gaza and the Palestinian conflict. The channel is considered aligned with Hamas and its supporters, emphasizing Israel’s “daily terrorism” against Palestinians and highlighting Palestinian resistance efforts. It aims to expose the impact and harm of…
Resistance News Network

Resistance News Network

PalestineResist (Resistance News Network, RNN) is a Telegram channel focused on live updates from the ground in Palestine, especially highlighting statements and activities of armed resistance groups. It shares official statements from groups like the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), and regional actors such as the Syrian…
Behold Israel with Amir Tsarfati

Behold Israel with Amir Tsarfati

Behold Israel is a Telegram channel run by Israeli news commentator and founder of Behold Israel, Amir Tsarfati, with over 610,000 subscribers. The channel focuses on current events and analysis in the Middle East, especially Israel and its neighboring countries’ political and military developments. The content clearly supports the Israeli…
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