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Durov Funds IVF Using His Sperm, Promises Inheritance to Children

Telegram founder Pavel Durov, a 41-year-old billionaire worth $17 billion, is funding full IVF costs for unmarried women aged 37 or younger who use his stored sperm at Moscow’s Altravita Clinic, and pledges to leave his estate to any children born. Durov, who relocated Telegram to Dubai in 2017, has six children with three women […]

English “Durov’s Code 2” Labels Telegram Founder a “Cryptopopulist”

Kononov portrays Pavel Durov as diverging sharply from typical tech entrepreneurs, based on years observing him as a political phenomenon. Under Durov’s leadership, Telegram evolved into a billion-user media ecosystem with minimal content moderation, making it one of the world’s most controversial platforms that attracts users fleeing state oversight. The author links Telegram to Western […]

Putin: Telegram’s Russia Issue Is Solely Legal Compliance

Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized that Telegram faces only one problem in Russia: adherence to national legislation. This comes amid mass user complaints starting in December 2025 about service disruptions, confirmed by outage trackers like Sboy.RF, though Roskomnadzor denied imposing new restrictions. On December 18, Moscow’s Tagansky District Court fined Telegram Messenger Inc., along with […]

Telegram Vertical Video Views Cost 36% More in 2025

The average cost per view (CPV) for vertical videos in Telegram jumped 36.4% in 2025 to 4.42 rubles, according to Win2Win Communications. Short-form vertical videos have solidified as a key brand promotion format globally and in Russia, with campaigns now designed natively for this orientation rather than adapted later. Content increasingly uses recommendation-style formats like […]

Telegram AI Ad Mentions Explode 329% to 244K Posts in 2025

Mentions of artificial intelligence in Telegram channel advertisements exploded in 2025, reaching 244,000 posts—a 329% increase from the previous year—according to a joint study by Win2Win Communications and Telega.in. Analysis of over 1.5 million ad placements from 2022 to 2025 reveals a market shift: experimental AI references totaled just 4,200 posts in 2023 before jumping […]

Ukrainians Quadruple Telegram Spending to UAH 30M Monthly Despite Ban Calls

Despite ongoing pressure to ban Telegram in Ukraine, the platform saw explosive growth in 2025: Ukrainians increased payments fourfold to over UAH 30 million per month, from UAH 7 million in June 2024, according to monobank data cited in the Telemetrio study. While YouTube still leads total spending, Telegram shows the fastest growth. Ukrainian channel […]

India Imposes Continuous SIM Binding on WhatsApp and Telegram to Fight Cyber Fraud

India’s telecom ministry has ordered major messaging apps, including WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal, to implement continuous SIM binding to tackle cyber-fraud losses that topped ₹228 billion in 2024. Accounts must stay linked to the active SIM card used at registration, and providers have 90 days to comply. On web and desktop clients, users will be […]

Blogs, Video Channels, and News Aggregators Lead Telegram by Reach and Engagement

According to a study by MTS AdTech and social media management service LiveDune, blogs, video-focused channels, and news aggregators generate the highest reach and engagement on Telegram in 2025. The analysis shows that Telegram’s monthly active audience in Russia has reached about 105 million unique users, with people spending nearly 50 minutes per day in […]

Telegram Slowdowns Hit Russia, Sparking Throttling Suspicions

From the start of this week, Telegram users in Russia have reported a surge in service disruptions, according to monitoring sites Downdetector and Sboy.rf. Complaints peaked on December 12 with over 2,500 reports, primarily about severe delays in loading media files like videos, photos, stories, images, and emojis. Many describe endless “connecting” states where feeds […]

AlphaTON Lands 2.23 MW Sweden HPC Deal for Telegram AI Infrastructure

AlphaTON Capital Corp, a firm building TON token reserves and Telegram ecosystem infrastructure, has inked a 60-month colocation agreement with atNorth AB for 2.23 MW of high-performance computing power at the Tier III-certified SWE01 facility in Kista, Sweden.  The deal, launching February 1, 2026, includes options to expand by another 2.1 MW, potentially supporting up […]

    Dolar_403 اخبار جنگ قیمت دلار طلا خودرو

    Dolar_403 اخبار جنگ قیمت دلار طلا خودرو

    Dolar_403 is a financial news and market analysis platform specializing in macroeconomic indicators, foreign exchange dynamics, and currency market updates. It disseminates real-time information, technical charts, and investment insights pertinent to currency trading and financial market trends. This channel predominantly emphasizes the US dollar and related forex instruments, serving traders,…
    Economics Channel
    Mahyar_Trade مهیار ترید – ارزدیجیتال

    Mahyar_Trade مهیار ترید – ارزدیجیتال

    This channel is a Farsi Telegram channel that offers free cryptocurrency trading insights and market analysis. Focus on teaching traders how to read the market rather than just handing out buy or sell signals. The operator shares detailed explanations about price action, market structure, and unique concepts like “fair value…
    Channel Farsi
    MrTahlilgar آقای تحلیلگر

    MrTahlilgar آقای تحلیلگر

    MrTahlilgar is a Telegram channel focused on military analysis and Iranian defense developments. It covers war news, weapon evaluations, tactical and strategic analyses, and in-depth interpretations of regional security situations.  The channel offers a professional perspective on military technology and battlefield dynamics, suitable for users interested in military science and…
    War Farsi
    Masaf | مؤسسه مصاف

    Masaf | مؤسسه مصاف

    Masaf is an Iran-focused Telegram channel centered on geopolitics, military affairs, and ideological topics. It mainly shares news, in-depth analysis, and commentary on conflicts in the Middle East and worldwide, covering war developments, international relations, and strategic policies.  The content often reflects a strong political stance aligned with Iran and…
    Channel War
    BisimchiMedia بیسیمچی مدیا

    BisimchiMedia بیسیمچی مدیا

    Bisimchi Media is a prominent Iran-focused Telegram channel, specializing in war, military affairs, and regional political news. The channel primarily features updates related to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), battlefield videos, propaganda clips, and expert commentary, covering major conflicts and security developments in Iran and the broader Middle East. …
    War Farsi
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