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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 […]

    6 USA Technology Telegram Channels for Tech Enthusiasts & Pros

    6 USA Technology Telegram Channels for Tech Enthusiasts & Pros

    Whether you’re obsessed with AI, curious about cybersecurity, passionate about geek culture, or eager to track the latest tech innovations, these USA-focused Telegram channels have you covered. Curated to span…

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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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    Telegram 12.3 Update Introduces AI Summaries and New Visual Effects

    Telegram 12.3 Update Introduces AI Summaries and New Visual Effects

    Telegram has released version 12.3 for Android and iOS, bringing AI-powered summaries, new design updates, and improved usability. According to Beta Info, users can now instantly view concise summaries of…

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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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    Telegram AI Ad Mentions Explode 329% to 244K Posts in 2025

    Telegram AI Ad Mentions Explode 329% to 244K Posts in 2025

    Mentions of artificial intelligence in Telegram channel advertisements exploded in 2025, reaching 244,000 posts—a 329% increase from the previous year—according to a joint study by Win2Win Communications and Telega.in. Analysis…

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    [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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    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 Capital Corp, a firm building TON token reserves and Telegram ecosystem infrastructure, has inked a 60-month colocation agreement with atNorth AB for 2.23 MW of high-performance computing power at…

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

    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.…

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