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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 […]

Telegram Bot to Monitor Yamal Winter Roads to Launch

Authorities in Russia’s Yamal region are preparing to launch a Telegram bot that will provide residents and visitors with real‑time information on the condition of seasonal winter roads. The project was announced at a press conference by Svetlana Gillikh, head of the regional Department of Transport and Road Management. The digital service will function similarly […]

Bashkiria MP Denies Plans for Full Ban on WhatsApp and Telegram

A State Duma deputy from Bashkiria has denied rumors that WhatsApp and Telegram will be fully blocked in Russia. He acknowledged that authorities are indeed recommending a switch to the domestic messenger MAX, but stressed that this is due to security concerns.  Officials say they can guarantee data protection in a Russian service, while they […]

    [2025.12.5] Putin: Telegram Is Used to Influence Youth

    [2025.12.5] Putin: Telegram Is Used to Influence Youth

    Putin: Telegram Is Used to Influence Youth Putin said Telegram and other messengers are used to influence youth, arguing that authorities must actively use social networks and modern communication tools…

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    2025-12-05 Create
    [2025.12.4] Telegram Tests Passkey Login in Android Beta for Passwordless Access

    [2025.12.4] Telegram Tests Passkey Login in Android Beta for Passwordless Access

    Telegram Tests Passkey Login in Android Beta for Passwordless Access Telegram's Android beta adds passkey login via Google/Apple/Samsung managers, skipping SMS/passwords with biometric verification for secure, seamless access. source: kod…

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    2025-12-04 Create
    [2025.12.3] Yandex AI Assistant Aids Telegram Channel Creators with Content and Monetization

    [2025.12.3] Yandex AI Assistant Aids Telegram Channel Creators with Content and Monetization

    Yandex AI Assistant Aids Telegram Channel Creators with Content and Monetization Yandex's new AI bot for Telegram channels helps authors create styled content, polls, images, and manage RSYA monetization, all…

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    2025-12-03 Create
    [2025.12.2] Telegram launches design contest for “Telegram Nodes”

    [2025.12.2] Telegram launches design contest for “Telegram Nodes”

    Telegram launches design contest for “Telegram Nodes” Telegram’s Design Contest 2025 asks designers to envision “Telegram Nodes,” Discord-like spaces with separate profiles, rich admin tools, and multi-platform layouts, offering a…

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    2025-12-02 Create
    [2025.12.1] Bashkiria MP Denies Plans for Full Ban on WhatsApp and Telegram

    [2025.12.1] Bashkiria MP Denies Plans for Full Ban on WhatsApp and Telegram

    Bashkiria MP Denies Plans for Full Ban on WhatsApp and Telegram A Bashkiria State Duma deputy rejected claims of a full WhatsApp and Telegram ban, saying authorities only recommend moving…

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    2025-12-01 Create
    [2025.11.28] Telegram Redesign Breaks Accessibility for Blind iOS Users

    [2025.11.28] Telegram Redesign Breaks Accessibility for Blind iOS Users

    Telegram Redesign Breaks Accessibility for Blind iOS Users Telegram's mobile redesign broke VoiceOver accessibility for blind users, with navigation buttons ignored and many controls undetectable, as shown by blogger Andrey…

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    [2025.11.27] Rumored Telegram Ban Pushes Russian Advertisers to Pull 1.2 Billion Rubles

    [2025.11.27] Rumored Telegram Ban Pushes Russian Advertisers to Pull 1.2 Billion Rubles

    Rumored Telegram Ban Pushes Russian Advertisers to Pull 1.2 Billion Rubles  Fears of a possible Telegram ban in Russia led advertisers to withdraw about 1.2 billion rubles in ad budgets,…

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    [2025.11.26] Telegram Gifts Market Soars to $292 Million in 2025

    [2025.11.26] Telegram Gifts Market Soars to $292 Million in 2025

    Telegram Gifts Market Soars to $292 Million in 2025 Telegram’s digital gifts market hit $292 million in sales in 2025, with top collections like Plush Pepe and Durov’s Cap multiplying…

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    2025-11-26 Create
    [2025.11.25] Telegram’s Secret Channels Fuel Spain’s Fastest Property Market

    [2025.11.25] Telegram’s Secret Channels Fuel Spain’s Fastest Property Market

    Telegram’s Secret Channels Fuel Spain’s Fastest Property Market Investors in Spain use Telegram’s invite-only channels to quickly snap up homes, competing in real time for off-market properties with instant offers,…

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    2025-11-25 Create
    [2025.11.24] Telegram Earns 347 Million Rubles in Auction of Khabib Nurmagomedov Digital Papakhas

    [2025.11.24] Telegram Earns 347 Million Rubles in Auction of Khabib Nurmagomedov Digital Papakhas

    Telegram Earns 347 Million Rubles in Auction of Khabib Nurmagomedov Digital Papakhas Telegram raised over 347 million rubles by selling 29,000 digital papakhas inspired by Khabib Nurmagomedov at auction, blending…

    NewsPavel Durov
    2025-11-24 Create
    [2025.11.21] Telegram Adds Live Stories, Gift Auctions, and Improved Interface in Major Update

    [2025.11.21] Telegram Adds Live Stories, Gift Auctions, and Improved Interface in Major Update

    Telegram Adds Live Stories, Gift Auctions, and Improved Interface in Major Update Telegram’s update adds live streams to Stories, repeated messages, auctioned gifts, and fresh mobile designs, while the desktop…

    NewsPavel Durov
    2025-11-21 Create
    [2025.11.20] Telegram Remains Unrestricted in Pskov, But Excluded From Regional Whitelist

    [2025.11.20] Telegram Remains Unrestricted in Pskov, But Excluded From Regional Whitelist

    Telegram Remains Unrestricted in Pskov, But Excluded From Regional Whitelist Telegram operates without restrictions in Pskov, but cannot be added to the region’s whitelist of essential websites during outages because…

    NewsRussia
    2025-11-20 Create
    [2025.11.19] Telegram’s New Features Spark Debate Among Khabarovsk Users

    [2025.11.19] Telegram’s New Features Spark Debate Among Khabarovsk Users

    Telegram Desktop 6.3.1 Adds Gift Auctions, Live Stories, and Stability Fixes Telegram Desktop 6.3.1 adds gift auctions, live stories, new profile designs, better sorting options for music and stories, and…

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    2025-11-19 Create
    [2025.11.18] Kazakhstan Moves to Regulate Telegram Channels and Combat Digital Disinformation

    [2025.11.18] Kazakhstan Moves to Regulate Telegram Channels and Combat Digital Disinformation

    Kazakhstan Moves to Regulate Telegram Channels and Combat Digital Disinformation Kazakhstan plans to register Telegram channels and restrict social media amid a crackdown on misinformation, targeting anonymous groups spreading reports…

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    2025-11-18 Create
    [2025.11.17] Telegram 12.2 Adds Live Streams, Gift Auctions, and Enhanced Scheduling

    [2025.11.17] Telegram 12.2 Adds Live Streams, Gift Auctions, and Enhanced Scheduling

    Telegram 12.2 Adds Live Streams, Gift Auctions, and Enhanced Scheduling Telegram 12.2 brings live streaming in Stories, recurring scheduled messages, limited gift auctions, a Liquid Glass design on Android, and…

    NewsRussia
    2025-11-17 Create
    [2025.11.14] France Ends Travel Ban on Telegram Founder Pavel Durov

    [2025.11.14] France Ends Travel Ban on Telegram Founder Pavel Durov

    France Ends Travel Ban on Telegram Founder Pavel Durov French authorities fully lifted Pavel Durov’s travel ban amid an ongoing probe into Telegram’s moderation and alleged misuse by criminal actors.…

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    2025-11-14 Create
    [2025.11.13] Telegram Becomes a Major Marketing Platform, With Strong Small-Business Growth

    [2025.11.13] Telegram Becomes a Major Marketing Platform, With Strong Small-Business Growth

    Telegram Becomes a Major Marketing Platform, With Strong Small-Business Growth Telegram is now a major marketing platform, with small businesses driving most advertising and micro-channel growth expanding direct audience engagement…

    Botbusiness
    2025-11-13 Create
    [2025.11.12] PIK Residents Struggle with Telegram Access as Lovit Faces Antitrust Scrutiny

    [2025.11.12] PIK Residents Struggle with Telegram Access as Lovit Faces Antitrust Scrutiny

    PIK Residents Struggle with Telegram Access as Lovit Faces Antitrust Scrutiny In Moscow’s new PIK housing, Lovit blocks Telegram on Wi‑Fi, causing outages; FAS probes anti-competitive practices as residents seek…

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