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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 […]

    XITMUZON | MUZIKA 2025

    XITMUZON | MUZIKA 2025

    This Telegram channel functions as a digital music repository specializing in Uzbek and regional audio content. It predominantly disseminates downloadable MP3 files of contemporary and trending tracks, including taronalar, qoshiqlar, and associated music clips. The platform caters to enthusiasts of Uzbek-language music and regional hits, offering streamlined access to new…
    Channel Uzbek
    Юрист Хизмати | Расмий канал (Yurist_Xizmati)

    Юрист Хизмати | Расмий канал (Yurist_Xizmati)

    This Telegram channel specializes in disseminating legal information, providing consultations, and offering practical legal advice, primarily targeting a Turkic-speaking demographic based on its nomenclature. This platform delivers updates on legislative developments, citizens' legal rights, judicial procedures, and prevalent legal challenges. Its objective is to enhance legal literacy through clear, accessible…
    Law Channel
    Huquqiy axborot

    Huquqiy axborot

    This Telegram channel specializes in disseminating legal intelligence, updates, and analysis, primarily targeting a Central Asian or Turkic-speaking demographic. Its core objective is to educate subscribers on legal rights, judicial procedures, legislative developments, and practical guidance for navigating the legal framework. The channel offers a comprehensive array of content, including…
    Channel Uzbekistan
    YURIST MASLAHATI

    YURIST MASLAHATI

    This Telegram channel functions as a specialized legal information platform, primarily serving individuals seeking legal counsel. It consolidates expert legal analyses, statutory amendments, and practical guidance across various legal disciplines. The content encompasses legal rights elucidation, case law reviews, legislative updates, and responses to frequently asked legal questions. Additionally, it…
    Law Channel
    TikTok TOP VIDEOLAR

    TikTok TOP VIDEOLAR

    This Telegram channel functions as a curated content aggregator specializing in trending TikTok videos. It caters to digital entertainment enthusiasts by providing a centralized repository of viral short-form videos, including comedic sketches, viral challenges, and innovative user-generated content. The channel facilitates rapid access to popular TikTok trends, streamlining content discovery…
    Channel Humor
    HokimBuva_Xokim_Buva ХОКИМ БУВА | Расмий канал

    HokimBuva_Xokim_Buva ХОКИМ БУВА | Расмий канал

    @HokimBuva_Xokim_Buva is a prominent Uzbek-language Telegram channel with a substantial subscriber base, specializing in disseminating news, narratives, and analytical content targeted at adult audiences. The channel functions as the official source, issuing warnings against counterfeit copies. Content frequently encompasses current events, societal issues, and occasionally contentious topics, actively soliciting eyewitness…
    Humor Uzbekistan