Telegram Channel Subscribers Reluctant to Move to Max

Around 57% of Russian Telegram channels have opened accounts on the national messenger Max, yet their audiences there are more than 60 times smaller: 1.4 million users versus 87 million on Telegram. In Q4 2025, the most popular topics on Telegram were “News & Media,” “Hobbies & Activities,” and “Internet Technologies,” while Max was dominated […]

Telegram Experiments with “Gift Crafting” Featuring Casino‑Style Risk and Asset Burning

Telegram is testing a new “gift crafting” feature that adds casino‑style mechanics to its virtual gifts. Users will be able to combine up to four gifts into one in hopes of receiving a rarer item, but the process carries a real risk of loss: crafted gifts can simply “burn” and disappear, especially when merging only […]

Russia Introduces Gradual Restrictions Against Telegram

Russia is implementing phased measures against Telegram due to the messenger’s refusal to meet requirements for preventing crimes. This was stated by Artem Sheykhin, Deputy Chairman of the Council for Digital Economy Development under the Federation Council, commenting on recent user complaints about disruptions in video uploads and sends. “Telegram fails to fulfill demands aimed […]

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 a fast, direct news delivery platform for entrepreneurs. Other key sources include news aggregators (64%), TV programs (47%), specialized services like the Federal Tax Service […]

Telegram Emerges as Key Job Search Platform in 2026

Job hunting in 2026 has evolved beyond traditional vacancy websites. Telegram has become one of the primary platforms for recruiting specialists in marketing, sales, and digital fields. Recruiters report that over 60% of marketing, SMM, sales, and digital vacancies first appear directly on Telegram channels and groups. The appeal lies in its speed: employers seek […]

Telegram Underplays User Numbers to Dodge Stricter EU Rules

Telegram is deliberately downplaying its user figures to avoid triggering stricter EU regulations, according to documents obtained by investigative outlet Follow the Money. The messaging service faces mounting pressure from European regulators, which could require hiring thousands of content moderators to combat illegal content if classified as a “very large online platform.” By keeping reported […]

Telegram Becomes Most Downloaded Android App in the Kingdom

Telegram has become the most downloaded Android application in the Kingdom at the start of the New Year, signalling the country’s rapidly evolving digital landscape and the app’s rising influence in daily communication. According to the latest figures from digital intelligence platform Similarweb, the messenger outperformed several long-established apps, reinforcing its expanding role in messaging, […]

Samara Governor Launches Official Telegram Channel

Samara Region Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev has launched an official Telegram channel “Fedorishchev. Official” (@fedorishchev_official) to combat fake accounts impersonating him. These fraudulent profiles frequently appear on the messenger for provocative purposes or scams. The channel will be managed by the governor’s press service, publishing updates on Fedorishchev’s activities and the Samara Region government’s work. The […]

Roskomnadzor Keeps Slowing Telegram Over Delay in Blocking Anonymous Channels

A source in the telecom industry has linked Telegram’s recent performance issues in Russia to targeted measures by Roskomnadzor, stressing that these are selective slowdowns rather than a full ban. The source told the Moscow 24 channel that the regulator continues to throttle the messenger because of what it sees as Telegram’s insufficiently prompt blocking […]

No Total Telegram Ban Expected in Russia, Say Officials

Russian authorities are downplaying fears of a full Telegram shutdown, stressing that users in the country will not be left without access to the messenger. The media regulator Roskomnadzor has denied introducing any new nationwide restrictions on Telegram, even though outages and slowdowns have been occurring periodically. Earlier, Moscow media reported that the service had […]

Coinbase Launches Embedded Wallets to Simplify Web3 Development

Coinbase Launches Embedded Wallets to Simplify Web3 Development

Coinbase has introduced CDP Embedded Wallets, enabling developers to integrate self-custodial crypto wallets into applications via a streamlined SDK. The solution replaces complex private key management with email/SMS logins and…

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AURA x Capital to Host AMA on Game-Based Crypto Education

AURA x Capital to Host AMA on Game-Based Crypto Education

AURA x Capital is hosting an AMA on Friday, August 8 at 11 AM CET. Registration is open on Luma. The session will explain how the Telegram Mini App integrates…

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TON Europe Hosts Project Pitch Feedback Forum Today

TON Europe Hosts Project Pitch Feedback Forum Today

TON Europe will conduct its tenth Roast Session today (August 6) at 5 PM CET via Twitter livestream. Four projects recently developed on The Open Network (TON) will present pitches:…

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Zengo Wallet Adds Toncoin Support with Seedless Security

Zengo Wallet Adds Toncoin Support with Seedless Security

Zengo, a seedless cryptocurrency wallet serving over 2 million users, has integrated support for Toncoin (TON) and Jetton tokens. The integration enables storage, transfers, swapping, and staking within Zengo’s audited…

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Verb Bets $558M on Telegram-Linked Toncoin in Treasury Shift

Verb Bets $558M on Telegram-Linked Toncoin in Treasury Shift

Verb Technology, soon rebranded as TON Strategy, will invest $558 million from a private placement to accumulate and stake Toncoin (TON), designating it as its primary treasury reserve asset. The…

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Biconomy and TaskOn Launch Interactive Web3 Quests

Biconomy and TaskOn Launch Interactive Web3 Quests

Biconomy has partnered with TaskOn to roll out diverse, reward-driven interactive quests designed to elevate Web3 community engagement. Leveraging TaskOn’s intuitive quest infrastructure, project teams can deploy campaigns that incentivize…

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Binance Alpha Embraces Web3 with DarkStar (DARK) Listing

Binance Alpha Embraces Web3 with DarkStar (DARK) Listing

On August 4, 2025, Binance Alpha will list DarkStar (DARK), reinforcing Web3’s decentralized ethos. The launch includes an airdrop for Alpha Points holders, empowering community-driven token distribution and rewarding early…

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TON DeFi Surges: Boosted Rewards, Trading Milestones & High-Leverage Launch

TON DeFi Surges: Boosted Rewards, Trading Milestones & High-Leverage Launch

This week sees vibrant activity across TON's DeFi landscape. Affluent is offering a 10x points boost until August 10th for deposits up to $1,000 in its USDT Multiply or Lending…

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Snoop Dogg Embraces Telegram Culture in Exclusive “Just” Interview

Snoop Dogg Embraces Telegram Culture in Exclusive “Just” Interview

Legendary rapper Snoop Dogg declared Telegram "cool as a muthafucca" in the inaugural Just Interview, praising its ad-free, algorithm-free experience. He uses it daily and has seen friends flood the…

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