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Telegram and WhatsApp Experience Major Outages in Kuban Region Amid Internet

On October 21, 2025, Telegram and WhatsApp users in Russia’s Kuban region faced widespread service interruptions. According to data from Sboy.rf, the Krasnodar Krai accounted for 18% of complaints over a six-hour period, reporting issues with both applications’ mobile and web versions.  Similar disruptions affected WhatsApp, owned by Meta, which is classified as an extremist […]

One-Third of Brands Shift Instagram Audiences to Telegram Amid Russia’s Ad Ban

Following Russia’s ban on Instagram advertising implemented in September 2025, about 32% of brand audiences have migrated to Telegram, according to a September study by Getblogger, an MTS AdTech company. The total advertising budget redirected to other platforms between September and October reached 1.2 billion rubles.  Besides Telegram, 25% of audiences moved to VK, 20% […]

Telegram to Introduce Paid Comment Pinning on Live Streams

Telegram is developing a new feature that will allow users to participate in live streams with the option to pay for pinning their comments. Currently available only on a test server, live streams will be accessible in the “Stories” section. Viewers can spend Telegram’s internal currency, “stars,” to elevate their comments.  The more stars spent, […]

Elon Musk’s X Launches Marketplace for Inactive Usernames, Inspired by Telegram

Elon Musk’s social platform X, formerly Twitter, has launched the X Handle Marketplace, allowing Premium subscribers to request and acquire inactive usernames. The service resembles Telegram’s Fragment platform, where rare nicknames are bought and sold.  Usernames are divided into free “Priority” handles — common word combinations or alphanumeric strings — and paid “Rare” handles, priced […]

ZAB.RU Named Top Regional Telegram Channel in Trans-Baikal Region

ZAB.RU, a digital news outlet, has been recognized as the sole representative from the Trans-Baikal region in Russia’s top popular regional Telegram channels, according to New Media citing TGStat data from October 7, 2025. The ranking considered the subscriber engagement rate, growth dynamics, and total reach, with ZAB.RU reaching over 6.3 million people.  No other […]

New Indian Messaging App Arattai Surges to Over 5 Million Downloads, Challenging Telegram

Arattai, a new messaging app developed by Indian company Zoho, has rapidly gained popularity, achieving over 5 million downloads within days of its October 2025 launch. It outpaced established giants like Telegram, Facebook Messenger, and Snapchat, each garnering around 2 million installs in the same period.  Named after the Tamil word for “chit-chat,” Arattai is […]

Telegram Emerges as Popular Platform for Vintage and Secondhand Fashion in Singapore

Telegram has become a thriving marketplace for vintage and secondhand fashion among Singapore’s youth. Originally a niche interest, the trend has rapidly gained popularity, transforming Telegram into a vibrant shopping hub for curated secondhand clothing, including sought-after vintage pieces and Japanese fashion labels.  The app’s chat-based format allows immediate interaction between buyers and sellers, creating […]

Russians Trust Telegram and TV Most for Cybersecurity News, Prefer Short Posts and Videos

A 2025 study by Kaspersky Lab reveals that Russians interested in cybersecurity news trust Telegram channels the most (39%), followed by television (32%), and Russian news websites (24%). The majority prefer short formats: 66% choose brief posts, and 56% favor video content including TV shows and documentaries.  Longer articles attract 27% of respondents, and 20% […]

Kaluga Authorities Procure Telegram Monitoring Software: Surveillance or Security?

Authorities in Russia’s Kaluga region have announced plans to purchase specialized software for monitoring the Telegram messenger. The Ministry of Competitive Policy of Kaluga has launched an electronic auction for an “Automated Search and Monitoring System for the Telegram Messenger” valued at 1.5 million rubles.  The contracting entity is the state budgetary institution “Center for […]

Telegram Warns French Users of Privacy Risks Amid EU Chat Control Proposal

Pavel Durov  issued a warning to French users about potential privacy threats following the EU’s announcement to vote on the controversial Chat Control initiative. This proposed legislation mandates mandatory scanning of all images and videos in private chats, which Telegram states amounts to near-total privacy violation.  The French proposal, backed by former and current interior […]

    [2025.10.21] One-Third of Brands Shift Instagram Audiences to Telegram Amid Russia’s Ad Ban

    [2025.10.21] One-Third of Brands Shift Instagram Audiences to Telegram Amid Russia’s Ad Ban

    One-Third of Brands Shift Instagram Audiences to Telegram Amid Russia’s Ad Ban Due to Russia’s Instagram ad ban, 32% of brands shifted audiences to Telegram, with VK and YouTube also…

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    2025-10-21 Create
    [2025.10.20] Elon Musk’s X Launches Marketplace for Inactive Usernames, Inspired by Telegram

    [2025.10.20] Elon Musk’s X Launches Marketplace for Inactive Usernames, Inspired by Telegram

    Elon Musk’s X Launches Marketplace for Inactive Usernames, Inspired by Telegram X’s Handle Marketplace, inspired by Telegram, lets Premium users buy or request inactive usernames with free common handles and…

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    2025-10-20 Create
    [2025.10.17] New Indian Messaging App Arattai Surges to Over 5 Million Downloads, Challenging Telegram

    [2025.10.17] New Indian Messaging App Arattai Surges to Over 5 Million Downloads, Challenging Telegram

    New Indian Messaging App Arattai Surges to Over 5 Million Downloads, Challenging Telegram Arattai, an Indian messaging app optimized for low-end devices and weak networks, quickly reached 5 million downloads;…

    channelDownload
    2025-10-17 Create
    [2025.10.16] Russians Trust Telegram and TV Most for Cybersecurity News, Prefer Short Posts and Videos

    [2025.10.16] Russians Trust Telegram and TV Most for Cybersecurity News, Prefer Short Posts and Videos

    Russians Trust Telegram and TV Most for Cybersecurity News, Prefer Short Posts and Videos Russians rely on Telegram and TV for cybersecurity news, favoring short posts and videos. AI tools…

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    2025-10-16 Create
    [2025.10.15] Telegram Warns French Users of Privacy Risks Amid EU Chat Control Proposal

    [2025.10.15] Telegram Warns French Users of Privacy Risks Amid EU Chat Control Proposal

    Telegram Warns French Users of Privacy Risks Amid EU Chat Control Proposal Telegram warns French users of serious privacy risks due to the EU’s Chat Control law requiring scanning of…

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    2025-10-15 Create
    [2025.10.14] Ministry of Economy of Karelia Launches Official Telegram Channel

    [2025.10.14] Ministry of Economy of Karelia Launches Official Telegram Channel

    Ministry of Economy of Karelia Launches Official Telegram Channel The Ministry of Economy of Karelia opened its Telegram channel to share economic news, investment projects, and government updates, enhancing public…

    AIchannel
    2025-10-14 Create
    [2025.10.13] Telegram Version 12.1 Introduces Live Comments, Contact Notes, AI Bot Upgrades, and Liquid Glass Design for iOS 26

    [2025.10.13] Telegram Version 12.1 Introduces Live Comments, Contact Notes, AI Bot Upgrades, and Liquid Glass Design for iOS 26

    Telegram Version 12.1 Introduces Live Comments, Contact Notes, AI Bot Upgrades, and Liquid Glass Design for iOS 26 Telegram 12.1 adds live comments in group calls, private contact notes, AI…

    AIBot
    2025-10-13 Create
    [2025.10.10] Pavel Durov Warns of a Looming Dystopian Future as Privacy Erodes Globally

    [2025.10.10] Pavel Durov Warns of a Looming Dystopian Future as Privacy Erodes Globally

    Pavel Durov Warns of a Looming Dystopian Future as Privacy Erodes Globally Pavel Durov warns of a dystopian internet future as governments reduce privacy, cracking down on dissent and turning…

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    2025-10-10 Create
    [2025.10.9] Scientists Decode Telegram’s Hidden Influence Structure Using Advanced Digital Fingerprinting

    [2025.10.9] Scientists Decode Telegram’s Hidden Influence Structure Using Advanced Digital Fingerprinting

    Scientists Decode Telegram’s Hidden Influence Structure Using Advanced Digital Fingerprinting Russian researchers devised a digital fingerprinting method to map Telegram’s hidden influence networks, identifying channel roles and revealing polarized information…

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    2025-10-09 Create
    [2025.10.8] Pavel Durov Swims in Protected Lake During Kazakhstan Visit, Sparking Legal Concerns

    [2025.10.8] Pavel Durov Swims in Protected Lake During Kazakhstan Visit, Sparking Legal Concerns

    Pavel Durov Swims in Protected Lake During Kazakhstan Visit, Sparking Legal Concerns Pavel Durov’s video swimming in Kazakhstan’s protected Kolsai Lake breaches local regulations and risks fines, amid concerns over…

    NewsPavel Durov
    2025-10-08 Create
    [2025.9.30] Telegram Bloggers’ Income to Rise 44% in 2025

    [2025.9.30] Telegram Bloggers’ Income to Rise 44% in 2025

    Telegram Bloggers' Income to Rise 44% in 2025 Telegram bloggers’ average monthly income is set to grow 44% in 2025, led by paid subscriptions and donations, with self-development and psychology…

    channelLaw
    2025-09-30 Create
    [2025.9.29] Elon Musk Reacts “Wow” to Pavel Durov’s Post on Moldova Telegram Channel Censorship

    [2025.9.29] Elon Musk Reacts “Wow” to Pavel Durov’s Post on Moldova Telegram Channel Censorship

    Elon Musk Reacts "Wow" to Pavel Durov's Post on Moldova Telegram Channel Censorship Elon Musk expressed surprise at censorship demands on Moldova’s Telegram channels revealed by Pavel Durov, who reaffirmed…

    channelNews
    2025-09-29 Create
    [2025.9.28] Pavel Durov Refuses Moldova Request to Censor Telegram Channels Ahead of Election

    [2025.9.28] Pavel Durov Refuses Moldova Request to Censor Telegram Channels Ahead of Election

    Pavel Durov Refuses Moldova Request to Censor Telegram Channels Ahead of Election Telegram’s Pavel Durov rejected French and Moldovan demands to censor channels before Moldova’s election, removing only rule-breaking content…

    channelNews
    2025-09-28 Create
    [2025.9.26] Telegram Emerges as a Powerful Marketing Channel for Fintech Brands

    [2025.9.26] Telegram Emerges as a Powerful Marketing Channel for Fintech Brands

    Telegram Emerges as a Powerful Marketing Channel for Fintech Brands With over 1 billion monthly users, Telegram offers fintech brands robust marketing tools like ads, mini apps, and payment systems…

    Botchannel
    2025-09-26 Create
    [2025.9.25] iMe Launches AI Chat 3.0, Empowering Telegram Users with Advanced AI and Crypto Features

    [2025.9.25] iMe Launches AI Chat 3.0, Empowering Telegram Users with Advanced AI and Crypto Features

    iMe Launches AI Chat 3.0, Empowering Telegram Users with Advanced AI and Crypto Features iMe AI Chat 3.0 integrates powerful AI and Web3 tools directly inside Telegram, offering translation, message…

    AIBot
    2025-09-25 Create
    [2025.9.24] Telegram Evolves into Full-Fledged Media Platform in 2025, Expert Says

    [2025.9.24] Telegram Evolves into Full-Fledged Media Platform in 2025, Expert Says

    Telegram Evolves into Full-Fledged Media Platform in 2025, Expert Says Telegram became a full media platform in 2025, with short videos driving engagement. Russian users shifted to local services like…

    AINews
    2025-09-24 Create
    [2025.9.23] Binance Co-founder CZ Denies Having Any Telegram Accounts, Praises Anti-Spam Efforts

    [2025.9.23] Binance Co-founder CZ Denies Having Any Telegram Accounts, Praises Anti-Spam Efforts

    Binance Co-founder CZ Denies Having Any Telegram Accounts, Praises Anti-Spam Efforts Binance co-founder CZ denies owning Telegram accounts, citing spam issues. Telegram CEO Durov responded, implementing features to protect celebrities…

    AccountBot
    2025-09-23 Create
    [2025.9.22] Telegram Users Experience Delays Receiving Paid Premium Subscriptions and Stars

    [2025.9.22] Telegram Users Experience Delays Receiving Paid Premium Subscriptions and Stars

    Telegram Users Experience Delays Receiving Paid Premium Subscriptions and Stars Telegram users face delays receiving paid Premium subscriptions and stars. They should wait two days, then contact the seller for…

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    2025-09-22 Create
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