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Klimenko Urges Durov to Open Telegram Office in Russia

Former Russian presidential internet adviser German Klimenko has urged Telegram founder Pavel Durov to establish official cooperation with the Russian authorities and open a formal Telegram representative office in Russia. Klimenko, who chairs the Digital Economy Development Fund, believes this step would help keep Telegram operating in the country. In his view, Durov should formally […]

Telegram Slowdown Threatens App Release Schedules in Russia

Russian mobile developers warn that the throttling of Telegram could disrupt app release cycles and internal workflows. Fork-Tech innovation director Vladislav Laptev notes that, after foreign platforms left the Russian market, Telegram became a key channel for distributing test builds. Red_mad_robot’s iOS development lead Alexander Tuzovsky adds that Telegram now serves as a central transport […]

Telegram in Russia: Roskomnadzor Begins Slowing Telegram

Russian authorities are moving to slow down Telegram within the country, according to RBC citing unnamed sources. The plan involves partial restrictions that could affect media loading, message attachments, channels, and bots, with some measures already entering effect as of February 10, 2026.  The slowdown is expected to be implemented through traffic filtering and prioritization […]

Telegram for Android gets a major redesign with new bottom bar and crafting system

Telegram for Android receives its biggest interface update to date, introducing a fixed bottom navigation bar for faster one-tap access to chats, settings, profile, and more. The app has been rebuilt for efficiency and improved responsiveness, with an updated search experience and streamlined navigation. In addition to the redesign, a new crafting system lets users […]

Telegram Adds “Cooling-Off” Period to Protect Accounts

Telegram is introducing a new security mechanism to reduce the damage from stolen accounts. One key fix closes a bug that allowed attackers to gain access by sending phishing links. The scheme worked like this: a victim was prompted to open a site on Telegram’s official domain, then change a word in the URL and […]

Telegram’s Liquid Glass: How to Roll Back on Android

The new “Liquid Glass” visual effect in the latest Telegram for Android has sparked mixed reactions. Many users dislike the increased transparency, iOS‑style rounded corners, and, most importantly, the removal of the side panel that previously gave quick access to settings and additional accounts. Although there is already a guide on how to tone down […]

Chinese Investor Buys Telegram Username for $2M Record

On February 7, Chinese bidders engaged in a fierce all-day battle for the Telegram username @danbao on the Fragment platform, with the winner paying nearly 170 million rubles—equivalent to $2.2 million USD. This marks the absolute record for username auctions in Fragment history, as verified by “Durov’s Code.” Fragment is a TON-based toolkit for interacting […]

Telegram 12.4 Rolls Out Major Update on Android and iOS

Telegram has updated its Android and iOS apps to version 12.4, bringing a major February feature pack. On Android, the interface has been extensively redesigned: the side menu is replaced by an iOS‑style bottom navigation bar, most pages and UI elements now have rounded corners and a “liquid glass” effect, and the attachments menu in […]

Durov Accuses Le Figaro of Xenophobia

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov called out French media for attempting to discredit him, specifically accusing one of France’s oldest newspapers, Le Figaro, of xenophobia. He objected to their repeated use of the label “Le Russe” (“the Russian”) when referring to him in articles. Journalists employed this tag while noting Durov’s support for Elon Musk and […]

Telegram Stories Now Open to All Users

Telegram has rolled out the ability to post Stories to all users this evening, no Premium subscription required—even for accounts linked to Iranian, Russian, and Ukrainian phone numbers. This marks a significant expansion of the feature previously limited to paid subscribers. Some users still report access issues, with the @tginfo editorial team suggesting a gradual […]

    Blogger Earnings Shift to MAX After Potential Telegram Block

    Blogger Earnings Shift to MAX After Potential Telegram Block

    Telegram never became a mass platform for bloggers, and channel authors would simply migrate to MAX following any block, said Maxim Perlin, co-founder of the Bloggers and Agencies Association, in…

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    Telegram Becomes Primary News Source for Russian Entrepreneurs

    Telegram Becomes Primary News Source for Russian Entrepreneurs

    Two-thirds (66%) of small and medium-sized business owners surveyed by Ifros report getting industry news updates primarily from Telegram channels, up 8% from 2022. This reflects Telegram's growing dominance as…

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    [2026.1.15] Telegram Bloggers Earn Over $57 Million via Yandex Ads

    [2026.1.15] Telegram Bloggers Earn Over $57 Million via Yandex Ads

    Telegram Bloggers Earn Over $57 Million via Yandex Ads Since 2023, Telegram channel owners have earned over $57 million via Yandex Ads, as business spending on Telegram promotion doubled in…

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    Telegram Bloggers Earn Over $57 Million via Yandex Ads

    Telegram Bloggers Earn Over $57 Million via Yandex Ads

    In Kazakhstan, as in many other countries, content monetisation on social networks is no longer reserved for major media brands. New data indicate that Telegram channel authors can now earn…

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    [2026.1.7] Durov: Telegram Is Not Dependent on Russian Capital

    [2026.1.7] Durov: Telegram Is Not Dependent on Russian Capital

    Durov: Telegram Is Not Dependent on Russian Capital Pavel Durov denies Telegram's Russian capital dependence: Recent $1.7B bonds had no Russian buyers; old ones mostly repaid. He remains sole shareholder…

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    Durov: Telegram Is Not Dependent on Russian Capital

    Durov: Telegram Is Not Dependent on Russian Capital

    Telegram founder Pavel Durov firmly denied any financial reliance on Russia amid reports of frozen bonds. "No Russian investors participated in our recent $1.7 billion bond issuance. The old 2021…

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    Expert Warns Telegram Ban Without Alternatives Could Be Socially Dangerous

    Expert Warns Telegram Ban Without Alternatives Could Be Socially Dangerous

    Experts caution that blocking Telegram in Russia without a comparable alternative could trigger serious social and technical risks. They argue the government should focus on fostering competition and improving domestic…

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

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

    Despite ongoing pressure to ban Telegram in Ukraine, the platform saw explosive growth in 2025: Ukrainians increased payments fourfold to over UAH 30 million per month, from UAH 7 million…

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