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Telegram Source Denies Russian Dependency Amid $500M Bond Freeze Claims

A source close to Telegram refuted Financial Times reports to Durov’s Code, clarifying that $500 million in blocked bonds do not indicate Russian dependency due to sanctions. The FT article claimed sanctions on Russia’s National Settlement Depository (NSD) immobilized the bonds. However, the source specifies these refer to a 2021 bond issuance, largely repaid by […]

Durov: Telegram Is Not Dependent on Russian Capital

Telegram founder Pavel Durov firmly denied any financial reliance on Russia amid reports of frozen bonds. “No Russian investors participated in our recent $1.7 billion bond issuance. The old 2021 bonds are mostly repaid and pose no issues,” he stated. Durov emphasized that bondholders hold no voting rights or shareholder status, adding, “I am the […]

Dagestan EMERCOM Closes Telegram Channel, Shifts to MAX and VK

The Republic of Dagestan branch of Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) is shutting down its official Telegram channel. The press service expressed gratitude to readers for their trust and support over the years. Moving forward, the primary platforms for news, updates, and announcements will be the ministry’s channels on MAX, VK, OK, and Rutube. […]

Telegram’s $500M Russian Bonds Frozen Under Western Sanctions

Western sanctions have frozen $500 million of Telegram’s bonds held in Russia’s central securities depository, exposing the messaging app’s lingering financial ties to Moscow despite founder Pavel Durov’s efforts to cut connections. Telegram recently issued $1.7 billion in bonds in May to repurchase existing debt, including most maturing in 2026. However, sources familiar with investor […]

Major Telegram Outage Reported in Yamal Region

A large-scale Telegram outage occurred overnight on January 5, with most user complaints coming from the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Okrug (YNAO), according to the monitoring platform Downdetector. Statistics show that Yamal accounted for 15% of all reports, with approximately one in seven complaints linked to Telegram. Users mainly reported that the app was completely inaccessible and […]

Telegram Tests Emoji Stake, Its Own Casino-Style Platform

Telegram is testing a new built-in feature called Emoji Stake, which functions similarly to an online casino, according to Durov’s Code. The feature was first discovered in late December 2025 through code analysis but is still under testing and not yet publicly available. Emoji Stake will allow users to place bets using TON, Telegram’s native […]

Kuban Emergency Ministry Stops Updating Its Telegram Channel

The Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) of the Krasnodar Region announced that, starting January 2, it has ceased publishing updates on its official Telegram channel. According to a statement from the regional directorate, all official news, emergency reports, preventive materials, and urgent warnings will now be posted exclusively on the ministry’s channel within the MAX […]

Telegram 12.3 Update Introduces AI Summaries and New Visual Effects

Telegram has released version 12.3 for Android and iOS, bringing AI-powered summaries, new design updates, and improved usability. According to Beta Info, users can now instantly view concise summaries of long posts in channels. The compact version automatically appears at the top of articles opened in Instant View mode. These summaries are generated using open-source […]

Telegram Powers SENTINEL Framework for Predictive Cyberattack Detection

Cyberattacks pose growing risks to critical infrastructure and digital security, but defenses typically react only after incidents occur. Researchers Mohammad Hammas Saeed and Howie Huang from George Washington University, along with colleagues, introduce SENTINEL, a groundbreaking framework for proactively spotting emerging cyber threats. The team shows that Telegram discussions reveal early warning signals, as attackers […]

Russian Lawmaker Pushes to Classify Telegram Channels as Media to Combat Fake News

To tackle fake news, Telegram channels should be equated to mass media outlets, subjecting them to fines and blocks, stated Andrei Svintsov, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma’s Information Policy, IT, and Communications Committee, in an interview with NEWS.ru. Discussions have long circulated about applying media laws to Telegram channels and large public pages. Svintsov […]

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    Memachh МЕМАЧ

    The @memachh Telegram channel serves as a dynamic digital platform for enthusiasts of internet humor and meme culture. With a substantial subscriber base, predominantly Russian-speaking, it specializes in disseminating a diverse array of memes, humorous imagery, and witty commentary that mirror contemporary digital trends and pop culture phenomena. In addition…
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