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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, […]

Legal Expert Warns of Penalties for Illegal Telegram Usernames in Russia

A Russian legal expert has warned that using an illegal or extremist-related nickname in Telegram can lead to serious administrative and even criminal penalties. Lawyer Mikhail Salkin told NEWS.ru that if a username is treated as public display of extremist symbols, a user may face a fine of 1,000–2,000 rubles, up to 15 days of […]

Putin: Telegram Is Used to Influence Youth

Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with India Today that modern messengers, including Telegram, are actively used to shape the views and behavior of young people. According to him, the “new” factor today lies in technology: platforms like Telegram serve as channels to influence the youth environment, which makes it essential for the […]

Russian Messenger “Molniya” Targets Business, Won’t Replace Telegram

The new Russian messenger “Molniya,” set to launch in early 2026, is not intended to replace Telegram but to serve business and cross-border communication needs, according to Arseniy Shcheltsin, CEO of the digital platforms agency ANO “Tsifrovye Platformy.” Developed by the company “Red Soft,” Molniya aims to facilitate international cooperation, with a particular emphasis on […]

Telegram Tests Passkey Login in Android Beta for Passwordless Access

Telegram is preparing to introduce passkey authentication, discovered in the Android beta version 12.2.8. Passkeys, stored securely in password managers from Google, Apple, Samsung, and others, allow users to log in without SMS codes or traditional passwords. The login screen now features a “Log in using passkeys” button that prompts biometric verification—Face ID, fingerprint, or […]

India Mandates SIM Binding for Telegram, WhatsApp to Combat Fraud

India’s government has introduced strict regulations requiring messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Snapchat, and others to function only with an active SIM card inserted in the device. Classified as Telecommunication Identifier User Entities (TIUE), these platforms must continuously verify the registered SIM’s presence, with web versions forcing logout every six hours and requiring […]

Yandex AI Assistant Aids Telegram Channel Creators with Content and Monetization

Yandex has introduced an AI-powered helper bot designed specifically for Telegram channel authors, enabling them to generate content in their blog’s style, edit texts, fix errors, create polls for subscribers, compile digests, and produce images. For those seeking monetization, the tool simplifies setup and management through Yandex’s Advertising Network (RSYA).  Accessible directly via Telegram bot […]

Cocoon, TON‑Based Decentralized AI Network, Launches to Deliver Private

Cocoon, the new decentralized confidential compute network associated with Telegram’s ecosystem, has launched and begun handling real user AI requests with full data privacy. Built on The Open Network (TON), Cocoon allows GPU owners to contribute their computing power and earn Toncoin in return, creating a distributed marketplace for AI inference.  The project positions itself […]

Telegram launches design contest for “Telegram Nodes”

Telegram has announced Design Contest 2025, inviting designers to create the concept for Telegram Nodes – a new feature described as the messenger’s equivalent of Discord servers or Slack workspaces. Participants are asked to design how separate “Nodes” would work inside the app, splitting personal chats from work and community spaces. These Nodes are envisioned […]

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