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Telegram Hit by Outages and Restrictions in Russia from December 11

Early on December 11, 2025, dozens of users across Russia reported sudden disruptions in WhatsApp* and Telegram, with messages failing to send and media files not loading. Downdetector recorded hundreds of complaints from Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other regions, dashing hopes for promised new features. Instead, users encountered technical issues and fresh limitations.  These outages […]

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

Comedian and actor Dmitry Zhuravlev, host of the show “Natalnaya Karta,” says that in March scammers hijacked his personal Instagram and Telegram accounts by reissuing his SIM card with a fake passport in his name. After gaining control, they threatened his wife Elena with publishing their intimate correspondence and demanded money, which the couple refused […]

Mobile Internet Outage in Russia Disrupts Telegram

On 10 December, residents of multiple Russian regions, including Krasnodar Krai, reported significant problems accessing mobile internet and a number of popular online services. Users complained about disruptions in the networks of major operators such as MTS, Megafon, Tele2 and Beeline. For MTS, around 16% of all outage reports came from Krasnodar Krai, while Megafon […]

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

In the final months of 2025, Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov sharply increased his visibility in the world of mixed martial arts, attending UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, appearing in photos with fighters, and accepting an offer to walk middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev to the octagon as a cornerman. These efforts culminated in major […]

Telegram Shadow Communities Survive Only Seven Months on Average

Research by Kaspersky experts shows that shadow communities in Telegram have an average lifespan of only seven months, based on analysis of more than 800 channels blocked between 2021 and 2024. The short life cycle is linked to Telegram’s relatively strict moderation: while criminals still use bots to automate illicit activities like selling stolen accounts […]

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

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov said he has reached a preliminary one‑year agreement with Elon Musk’s AI company xAI to distribute the Grok chatbot to Telegram’s more than 1 billion users. Under the arrangement, Telegram would receive a reported $300 million in a mix of cash and equity, and be entitled to 50% of subscription revenue […]

Yandex’s @pic Becomes Telegram’s Leading Content Bot

Yandex’s Telegram bot @pic has risen to the top of the popularity rankings among content bots in the messenger. Company representatives told Durov’s Code that @pic is now one of the most used inline tools for sending media directly from the message input field, without needing to add the bot to a chat. To use […]

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

Telegram has launched a new campaign built around digital gifts themed on famous UFC fighters. As part of the promotion, the platform is holding a public auction where any user can bid for a UFC Mystery Box. Winners will receive a box containing a collectible gift linked to a well‑known UFC athlete, potentially including stars […]

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, […]

    [2025.6.13]Telegram Mini-Apps Face Widespread Loading Failures, Gray Screen Issue Reported

    [2025.6.13]Telegram Mini-Apps Face Widespread Loading Failures, Gray Screen Issue Reported

    Telegram Mini-Apps Face Widespread Loading Failures, Gray Screen Issue Reported Users worldwide report gray screens launching Telegram mini-apps since June 11. Affects all apps/platforms. VPN resolves for some. Cause under…

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    [2025.6.12]Wallet Offers 5% APY on MAJOR Deposits for 180 Days

    [2025.6.12]Wallet Offers 5% APY on MAJOR Deposits for 180 Days

    Wallet Offers 5% APY on MAJOR Deposits for 180 Days Wallet's new Earn program offers a 5% APY on MAJOR deposits for 180 days, with rewards paid daily. Users can…

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    [2025.6.11]Telegram Denies Russian Intelligence Ties Amid Security Allegations

    [2025.6.11]Telegram Denies Russian Intelligence Ties Amid Security Allegations

    Telegram Denies Russian Intelligence Ties Amid Security Allegations Telegram rejects OCCRP claims of links to Russia’s FSB through Vladimir Vedeneev, asserting full control over its servers and unbreached encryption. source:…

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    [2025.6.10]Pavel Durov Details France Detention, Telegram Privacy Stance in Carlson Interview

    [2025.6.10]Pavel Durov Details France Detention, Telegram Privacy Stance in Carlson Interview

    Pavel Durov Details France Detention, Telegram Privacy Stance in Carlson Interview Pavel Durov detailed his 2024 detention in France, defending Telegram for sharing only court-ordered data, collecting no personal info…

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    [2025.6.9]Wallet Offers Dual Earn Campaigns for Toncoin and DOGS Holders

    [2025.6.9]Wallet Offers Dual Earn Campaigns for Toncoin and DOGS Holders

    Wallet Offers Dual Earn Campaigns for Toncoin and DOGS Holders Wallet offers two Earn campaigns: TON Earn with up to 5% APY and DOGS Earn with similar returns. Both campaigns…

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    [2025.6.6]Telegram Desktop 5.15.2 Update Adds Channel DMs, Revamped Forums & More

    [2025.6.6]Telegram Desktop 5.15.2 Update Adds Channel DMs, Revamped Forums & More

    Telegram Desktop 5.15.2 Update Adds Channel DMs, Revamped Forums & More Telegram Desktop 5.15.2 introduces direct messages to channels, redesigned forums, 12 poll options, file caption edits, and ton:// link…

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    [2025.6.5]Telegram Introduces Threaded Chats for Enhanced Conversation Management

    [2025.6.5]Telegram Introduces Threaded Chats for Enhanced Conversation Management

    Telegram Introduces Threaded Chats for Enhanced Conversation Management Threads organize chats by topic/sender in large groups. Channels now accept direct messages, optionally monetized via paid messaging. Both features available immediately. …

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    [2025.6.4]Telegram 11.12 Update: Direct Channel Messages, Trimming, HD Photos & More

    [2025.6.4]Telegram 11.12 Update: Direct Channel Messages, Trimming, HD Photos & More

    Telegram 11.12 Update: Direct Channel Messages, Trimming, HD Photos & More Telegram 11.12 adds direct channel DMs (optionally paid), topic tabs, voice message trimming, HD photo sharing (<0.5MB), iOS Stories…

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    [2025.6.3]Tether Gold Launches on TON Ecosystem

    [2025.6.3]Tether Gold Launches on TON Ecosystem

    Tether Gold Launches on TON Ecosystem Tokenized gold (XAUT) launched on the TON blockchain via a partnership among Tether, USDt0, TON Foundation, and TOP. TON Wallet users can now trade…

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    [2025.5.30] Telegram Raises $1.7 Billion in Convertible Bonds to Refinance Debt

    [2025.5.30] Telegram Raises $1.7 Billion in Convertible Bonds to Refinance Debt

    Telegram Raises $1.7 Billion in Convertible Bonds to Refinance Debt Telegram raised $1.7 billion in convertible bonds, with $955 million for bond buybacks and $745 million for platform development, offering…

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    [2025.5.29]Telegram Partners With Elon Musk’s xAI to Integrate Grok Chatbot 

    [2025.5.29]Telegram Partners With Elon Musk’s xAI to Integrate Grok Chatbot 

    Telegram Partners With Elon Musk's xAI to Integrate Grok Chatbot  Telegram partners with Elon Musk's xAI to integrate Grok chatbot, offering AI features like chat summarization and moderation, and receiving…

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    [2025.5.28]Telegram Premium Surpasses 15 Million Subscribers

    [2025.5.28]Telegram Premium Surpasses 15 Million Subscribers

    Telegram Premium Surpasses 15 Million Subscribers Telegram Premium has reached 15 million users, with $1.4 billion in revenue in 2024. Recent updates include group calls for 200 users and a…

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    [2025.5.27]Telegram Climbs to Eighth Most-Downloaded App in Q1 2025

    [2025.5.27]Telegram Climbs to Eighth Most-Downloaded App in Q1 2025

    Telegram Climbs to Eighth Most-Downloaded App in Q1 2025 Telegram jumped to eighth globally in Q1 2025 downloads as Meta apps declined. Growth driven by its Web3 embrace and pivotal…

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    [2025.5.26]French Court Denies Pavel Durov’s Request to Attend Oslo Freedom Forum

    [2025.5.26]French Court Denies Pavel Durov’s Request to Attend Oslo Freedom Forum

    French Court Denies Pavel Durov’s Request to Attend Oslo Freedom Forum A French court denied Pavel Durov’s travel request to speak at the Oslo Freedom Forum, forcing a virtual address.…

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    [2025.5.23]Pavel Durov Offers to Testify in Romanian Election Dispute

    [2025.5.23]Pavel Durov Offers to Testify in Romanian Election Dispute

    Pavel Durov Offers to Testify in Romanian Election Dispute Pavel Durov has offered to testify in Romania about alleged foreign interference in the presidential runoff, responding to George Simion’s claims…

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    [2025.5.22]Moldovan Socialists Invite Durov to Testify on Election Interference

    [2025.5.22]Moldovan Socialists Invite Durov to Testify on Election Interference

    Moldovan Socialists Invite Durov to Testify on Election Interference Moldova's Socialist Party invites Telegram founder Pavel Durov to testify on alleged Western interference in the 2020 and 2024 elections. source:…

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    [2025.5.21] France Blocks Telegram Founder Durov’s U.S. Travel Amid Legal Restrictions

    [2025.5.21] France Blocks Telegram Founder Durov’s U.S. Travel Amid Legal Restrictions

    France Blocks Telegram Founder Durov’s U.S. Travel Amid Legal Restrictions French authorities rejected Pavel Durov’s U.S. trip request, citing insufficient justification. The Telegram founder, charged with illicit app activity in…

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    [2025.5.20]Elon Musk Backs Telegram’s Durov in Censorship Clash with France Over Romanian Election Content

    [2025.5.20]Elon Musk Backs Telegram’s Durov in Censorship Clash with France Over Romanian Election Content

    Elon Musk Backs Telegram’s Durov in Censorship Clash with France Over Romanian Election Content Elon Musk praised Telegram’s Pavel Durov for rejecting France’s alleged request to censor Romanian election-linked channels.…

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