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Novosibirsk Detains At Least 15 at Anti‑Telegram Block Protest

In Novosibirsk, security forces detained at least 15 people during a protest against plans to block Telegram in Russia. Among those detained were rally participants, including RCP(i) member Oleg Metzler, former city council deputy Anton Kartavin, journalists Sergei Oshchepkov and Vitaly Bochkaryov, as well as several bystanders. All were taken to Police Department No. 1 […]

Paid “Typing Effect” for Telegram Bots Can Greatly Cut Developers’ Earnings

Telegram bot developers who enable the new gradual (streaming) answer display — where text appears smoothly as it is generated — will indirectly pay for it through higher commissions. This feature, previously available only to AI bots, became accessible to all bots from March 2026 to make responses look more visually appealing. While Telegram does […]

Novosibirsk Rally in Support of Telegram Shut Down

A planned rally in Novosibirsk on March 1 against the blocking of Telegram and the “forced installation of Max” ultimately did not take place. According to Kommersant, access routes to the protest site near the Globus Theatre were cordoned off with warning tape, with authorities citing an inspection of trees in the adjoining square as […]

Tags, Anti-Copy Chats, GIF Editing and Telegram Login Rolled Out

The latest Telegram update introduces text tags that appear next to users’ names in group chats, allowing members to show their role, job title, apartment number, interests, and more. Group admins can decide whether only they can assign tags or allow members to choose their own, with admin tags always highlighted in color. Telegram also […]

Irkutsk Reverses Approval for Pro-Telegram Rally

The Irkutsk city administration initially approved a rally in support of Telegram and “for a free internet” but later revoked the permit due to “significant public attention” to the event. The demonstration, organized by local Yabloko party leader Grigory Gribenko and activist Pavel Kharitonenko, was set for March 1 with up to 300 participants. Organizers […]

Russia to Block Telegram in Early April

Russian authorities have finalized plans to fully block Telegram in the first days of April, according to RBC citing sources close to the Kremlin. Two sources described the decision as “final,” while a third familiar with agency discussions confirmed the early April timeline, with Telegram channel Baza previously reporting a possible April 1 cutoff. The […]

Durov Responds to Russia’s Criminal Case Over “Aiding Terrorism”

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has confirmed in his English-language channel that Russian authorities have opened a criminal case against him on charges of “aiding terrorism.” He wrote that “Russia has opened a criminal case against me for ‘aiding terrorism’,” adding that officials are inventing new pretexts every day to restrict Russians’ access to Telegram and […]

Telegram for iPhone Tests True Background File Uploads

Telegram is testing a long-awaited background upload feature in the iOS beta, finally allowing iPhone users to send files without keeping the app open. Previously, transfers would pause as soon as the app was minimized, forcing users to stay inside Telegram until uploads finished. In the new beta, files continue to send in the background […]

Ukraine Officials Urge Stricter Controls on Telegram Over Russian Recruitment

Senior Ukrainian officials are calling for tighter regulation of Telegram, arguing that Russia is increasingly using the platform to recruit Ukrainians for sabotage and terrorist attacks. Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said Russian intelligence relies on Telegram to find and direct local collaborators for operations inside Ukraine. At the same briefing, SBU deputy head Ivan Rudnytskyi […]

Philippines Weighs Possible Telegram Ban

Authorities in the Philippines are considering blocking Telegram over its reputation as a platform that facilitates pornography, illegal gambling, deepfakes, and financial fraud. Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda told local broadcaster DZRH that operators of unlawful online gambling appear to have shifted their activities to Telegram, which is also used to distribute pornographic […]

    [2026.1.5] Telegram Tests Emoji Stake, Its Own Casino-Style Platform

    [2026.1.5] Telegram Tests Emoji Stake, Its Own Casino-Style Platform

    Telegram Tests Emoji Stake, Its Own Casino-Style Platform Telegram is testing Emoji Stake, a casino-style feature letting users bet TON tokens and roll dice, hinting at deeper blockchain and gaming…

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    [2026.1.4] Telegram 12.3 Update Introduces AI Summaries and New Visual Effects

    [2026.1.4] Telegram 12.3 Update Introduces AI Summaries and New Visual Effects

    Telegram 12.3 Update Introduces AI Summaries and New Visual Effects Telegram 12.3 adds AI-generated article summaries via Cocoon, Liquid Glass visuals on iOS, relocated media button on Android, and improved…

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    2026-01-04 Create
    [2025.12.31] Russian Lawmaker Pushes to Classify Telegram Channels as Media to Combat Fake News

    [2025.12.31] Russian Lawmaker Pushes to Classify Telegram Channels as Media to Combat Fake News

    Russian Lawmaker Pushes to Classify Telegram Channels as Media to Combat Fake News Duma's Andrei Svintsov calls for treating Telegram channels as media to fight fakes, predicting 2026 blocks for…

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    [2025.12.30] Telegram Android 12.3 Beta Unveils Major Interface Overhaul

    [2025.12.30] Telegram Android 12.3 Beta Unveils Major Interface Overhaul

    Telegram Android 12.3 Beta Unveils Major Interface Overhaul Telegram Android 12.3 Beta removes sidebar, moves key sections to bottom nav, adds quick account switch, persistent search bar, and updated Settings…

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    [2025.12.29] Buy Telegram Stars Early to Avoid Holiday Payment Delays

    [2025.12.29] Buy Telegram Stars Early to Avoid Holiday Payment Delays

    Buy Telegram Stars Early to Avoid Holiday Payment Delays Telegram users are advised to buy Stars early, as server overloads during holidays can cause payment issues when purchasing or gifting…

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    [2025.12.26] Human Rights Council Head Proposes Equating Major Telegram Channels with Media

    [2025.12.26] Human Rights Council Head Proposes Equating Major Telegram Channels with Media

    Human Rights Council Head Proposes Equating Major Telegram Channels with Media Valery Fadeev proposed granting major Telegram channels media-like status with equal rights and responsibilities, urging self-regulation and ethical limits…

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    2025-12-26 Create
    [2025.12.25] Telegram Founder Durov Accuses Macron of Turning EU into a “Digital Gulag”

    [2025.12.25] Telegram Founder Durov Accuses Macron of Turning EU into a “Digital Gulag”

    Telegram Founder Durov Accuses Macron of Turning EU into a “Digital Gulag” Pavel Durov accused Emmanuel Macron of silencing critics through the EU’s Digital Services Act, calling it a tool…

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    [2025.12.24] Telegram’s Fate in Russia Hinges on Durov, Experts Say

    [2025.12.24] Telegram’s Fate in Russia Hinges on Durov, Experts Say

    Telegram's Fate in Russia Hinges on Durov, Experts Say Russians report WhatsApp slowdowns (70-80% since Dec 22); full block possible, says Roskomnadzor. Experts: Telegram's fate depends on founder Pavel Durov…

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    2025-12-24 Create
    [2025.12.23] English “Durov’s Code 2” Labels Telegram Founder a “Cryptopopulist”

    [2025.12.23] English “Durov’s Code 2” Labels Telegram Founder a “Cryptopopulist”

    English "Durov's Code 2" Labels Telegram Founder a "Cryptopopulist" Nikolai Kononov's "The Populist" depicts Durov as a cryptopopulist leading controversial billion-user Telegram, criticized for minimal moderation attracting extremists and enabling…

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    2025-12-23 Create
    [2025.12.22] Telegram Vertical Video Views Cost 36% More in 2025

    [2025.12.22] Telegram Vertical Video Views Cost 36% More in 2025

    Telegram Vertical Video Views Cost 36% More in 2025 Telegram vertical video CPV rose 36.4% to 4.42 rubles in 2025; native formats, employee content, and domestic rivals like VK Clips…

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    2025-12-22 Create
    [2025.12.19] Ukrainians Quadruple Telegram Spending to UAH 30M Monthly Despite Ban Calls

    [2025.12.19] Ukrainians Quadruple Telegram Spending to UAH 30M Monthly Despite Ban Calls

    Ukrainians Quadruple Telegram Spending to UAH 30M Monthly Despite Ban Calls Ukrainians boosted Telegram payments 4x to UAH 30M+/month in 2025; channel subs grew 7.7x since 2021, with businesses using…

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    2025-12-19 Create
    [2025.12.18] Blogs, Video Channels, and News Aggregators Lead Telegram by Reach and Engagement

    [2025.12.18] Blogs, Video Channels, and News Aggregators Lead Telegram by Reach and Engagement

    Blogs, Video Channels, and News Aggregators Lead Telegram by Reach and Engagement MTS AdTech and LiveDune report that blogs, video channels, and news aggregators lead Telegram by reach and engagement,…

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    2025-12-18 Create
    [2025.12.16] AlphaTON Lands 2.23 MW Sweden HPC Deal for Telegram AI Infrastructure

    [2025.12.16] AlphaTON Lands 2.23 MW Sweden HPC Deal for Telegram AI Infrastructure

    AlphaTON Lands 2.23 MW Sweden HPC Deal for Telegram AI Infrastructure AlphaTON secures 2.23 MW HPC capacity in Sweden's atNorth data center for Telegram ecosystem AI compute, expandable to 4,000…

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    2025-12-16 Create
    [2025.12.15] Telegram Adds Passkey Login, Safe Gift Offers, and Profile Audio for Stories

    [2025.12.15] Telegram Adds Passkey Login, Safe Gift Offers, and Profile Audio for Stories

    Telegram Adds Passkey Login, Safe Gift Offers, and Profile Audio for Stories Telegram’s update adds secure passkey logins without SMS, escrow‑based gift purchase offers using Stars or TON, and a…

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    2025-12-15 Create
    [2025.12.12] Pavel Durov Allegedly Helps “Natalnaya Karta” Star Recover Hijacked Telegram Account

    [2025.12.12] Pavel Durov Allegedly Helps “Natalnaya Karta” Star Recover Hijacked Telegram Account

    Pavel Durov Allegedly Helps “Natalnaya Karta” Star Recover Hijacked Telegram Account After a SIM-swap hack stole his Telegram, Dmitry Zhuravlev says Belarusian IT contacts called “Pasha,” likely Pavel Durov, who…

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    2025-12-12 Create
    [2025.12.11] Telegram Earns at Least $8.1 Million from UFC and Khabib Nurmagomedov Collaborations

    [2025.12.11] Telegram Earns at Least $8.1 Million from UFC and Khabib Nurmagomedov Collaborations

    Telegram Earns at Least $8.1 Million from UFC and Khabib Nurmagomedov Collaborations Telegram’s late‑2025 collaborations with the UFC and Khabib Nurmagomedov, built around Durov’s high‑profile presence in MMA, brought the…

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    2025-12-11 Create
    [2025.12.10] Durov Says Telegram Has “In‑Principle” $300 Million Grok Distribution Deal

    [2025.12.10] Durov Says Telegram Has “In‑Principle” $300 Million Grok Distribution Deal

    Durov Says Telegram Has “In‑Principle” $300 Million Grok Distribution Deal Durov says Telegram has an “in‑principle” one‑year, $300 million cash‑and‑equity Grok distribution deal with xAI plus 50% of subscriptions, though…

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    [2025.12.9] Telegram Unveils UFC Mystery Box Gift Campaign with $100,000 Art Basel Promo

    [2025.12.9] Telegram Unveils UFC Mystery Box Gift Campaign with $100,000 Art Basel Promo

    Telegram Unveils UFC Mystery Box Gift Campaign with $100,000 Art Basel Promo Telegram launched a UFC‑themed gift campaign with public auctions for UFC Mystery Boxes, a new @ufc channel, and…

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