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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 […]

[2025.10.15] 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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[2025.10.10] 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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[2025.9.30] 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…

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[2025.7.29]Pavel Durov Questioned in Paris Over Criminal Content Allegations

Pavel Durov Questioned in Paris Over Criminal Content Allegations Pavel Durov underwent his third French judicial questioning Monday regarding criminal content allegations. Lawyers contested the indictment’s legality. source: RTVI Content…

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2025-07-29 Create

STON.fi Hosts Warsaw Meetup for TON Ecosystem Builders & Users

STON.fi announces a vibrant gathering in Warsaw: "Builders Meet Users: STON.fi & TON Poland." The event takes place today, July 29, from 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM, offering a prime…

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[2025.7.23]TON Wallet Launches for US Users Within Telegram App

TON Wallet Launches for US Users Within Telegram App Telegram now offers TON Wallet to US users directly in-app. Features include zero-fee dollar conversions, token trading, DM transfers, passive income,…

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Telegram Founder Warns of Gift-Scamming Blackmailers

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has alerted users to a surge in scams involving extortion over valuable platform collectibles. He revealed that rare Telegram gifts, numbers, and usernames – now fetching…

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[2025.7.11]Russia to Pre‑Install Domestic Messenger Max Amid Telegram, WhatsApp Ban Talks

Russia to Pre‑Install Domestic Messenger Max Amid Telegram, WhatsApp Ban Talks Russia requires government use and phone pre-installs of "Max" messenger from September 1, promoting sovereignty. Simultaneously, authorities threaten to…

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BIFA Warns Against Web3‑Branded Pyramid Schemes

On July 9, the Beijing Internet Finance Industry Association (BIFA) issued a notice urging retail investors to reject Web3 pitchbooks that rebrand pyramid schemes as “stablecoin wealth plans” or “Web3.0 dividends.”…

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