GOAT Gaming Launches NFT-Powered ‘Underground Pepe’ on Telegram

GOAT Gaming has debuted “Underground Pepe,” an idle clicker game in Telegram where players build meme empires using functional NFT collectibles. Plush Pepes – animated stickers trading up to $77,000 – now unlock gameplay features and boost new Pepe Points rewards, shifting from profile badges to core gameplay tools. The fully Telegram-native experience lets players […]

TON Foundation Launches $400M Treasury Initiative with Kingsway Capital

The TON Foundation and Kingsway Capital have launched a $400 million treasury initiative, a partnership backed by US venture capital firms rather than a traditional fundraising round. This follows Telegram’s rollout of its native TON Wallet to 87 million US users, combining institutional reinforcement with mass retail expansion to strengthen Toncoin’s ecosystem. Toncoin trades at $3.17, with […]

AdsGram Unveils Telegram‑Native Advertising Network for Mini Apps

AdsGram has launched a Telegram‑native advertising network to help mini‑app developers monetize seamlessly. The platform integrates flexible ad formats, transparent analytics, on‑chain logging and instant USDt‑TON payouts. Delivering up to 15% click‑to‑conversion across 800 projects—from indie bots to major gaming apps—AdsGram combines automated fraud prevention with human review. Built by veterans from Microsoft, Google and […]

TON Appoints Sami Al‑Abed and Vladyslav Khrypun as DeFi Growth Leads

TON has appointed Sami Al-Abed and Vladyslav Khrypun as its new leaders for DeFi Growth. Both bring extensive experience as co-founders of the TON Accelerator, key contributors to TON’s $2.5M incubation program, and deep expertise in strategy, operations, and DeFi product scaling. Al-Abed and Khrypun will spearhead crucial DeFi initiatives on TON. This includes advancing […]

Telegram Tests User Rating System

Telegram is testing a user rating indicator in tests, reflecting reliability in in‑app payments. Clicking the bar shows trust level details and links to official docs on the platform’s internal currency. Analysts believe ratings may gate features like digital gift purchases—potentially reserving them for Premium subscribers—in response to fraud schemes manipulating users into selling virtual […]

METABORA GAMES and Baligames Partner to Launch Web3 Puzzle‑RPG on LINE NEXT

METABORA GAMES announced a Web3 co‑development partnership with Baligames to release a new match‑3 puzzle RPG on LINE NEXT’s Dapp Portal. Baligames—founded by the core team behind Anipang and backed by Sky Mavis—will lead development and live operations. METABORA will handle tokenomics design and Web3 marketing. The title will support in‑app purchases using BORA tokens […]

Vaulta Forges Dual Partnerships for Web3 Banking Expansion

Vaulta (rebranded from EOS) has partnered with a Trump-linked DeFi protocol to integrate its native A token into the protocol’s macro reserve, diversifying crypto holdings. Simultaneously, WLFI’s USD1 stablecoin—1:1 dollar/Treasuries-backed—will embed directly into Vaulta’s infrastructure for yield, payments, and asset tokenization. The US-based Web3 banking network aims to merge traditional finance with blockchain, accelerating secure […]

Toncoin Sinks 6.2% Amid Telegram Regulatory Probes

Toncoin slid to $3.178 on July 23, 2025, down 6.24%, as fresh regulatory scrutiny on Telegram sparked a sell‑off. Multiple jurisdictions have reportedly opened investigations into the messaging platform, intensifying uncertainty around the wider Toncoin network. The coin’s volatility follows a month of $3–$4 trading with no clear technical support, and bearish sentiment dominates as […]

U Power and IoTeX Launch Web3 Blockchain‑AI Asset Tokenization Alliance

U Power Limited (NASDAQ: UCAR) has signed a MOU with blockchain infrastructure provider IoTeX to acquire real‑world assets backed by its corporate bonds, integrating blockchain and AI into Web3 energy solutions. The partnership will explore tokenizing corporate bonds and AI‑powered asset management to strengthen its capital and accelerate UOTTA EV battery‑swapping technology. HabitTrade will act […]

Telegram Introduces Gift Collections in v11.13.3

Telegram’s latest update (Android/iOS v11.13.3) introduces Gift Collections, allowing users to organize owned gifts into themed folders. Accessed via My Profile > Gifts, this feature supports up to 9 collections with names up to 12 characters. A single gift can belong to multiple collections simultaneously. Collections are visible to others unless gifts are hidden in […]

[2025.7.24]Telegram Introduces Gift Collections in v11.13.3

[2025.7.24]Telegram Introduces Gift Collections in v11.13.3

Telegram Introduces Gift Collections in v11.13.3 Telegram v11.13.3 adds Gift Collections, letting users create up to nine themed folders with 12‑character names. Gifts can belong to multiple collections, viewable publicly.…

2025-07-24 Create
[2025.7.23]TON Wallet Launches for US Users Within Telegram App

[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,…

2025-07-23 Create
[2025.7.21]Telegram Faces Widespread Disruptions in Russia on July 21

[2025.7.21]Telegram Faces Widespread Disruptions in Russia on July 21

Telegram Faces Widespread Disruptions in Russia on July 21 Users in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other regions experienced messaging failures, media download errors, and connection issues on Telegram on July 21, 2025.…

2025-07-21 Create
[2025.7.18] Telegram Initiates Legal Process to Open Office in Russia Amid Data Localization Laws

[2025.7.18] Telegram Initiates Legal Process to Open Office in Russia Amid Data Localization Laws

Telegram Initiates Legal Process to Open Office in Russia Amid Data Localization Laws Telegram is in the process of opening a physical office in Russia to comply with data localization…

2025-07-18 Create
[2025.7.11]Russia to Pre‑Install Domestic Messenger Max Amid Telegram, WhatsApp Ban Talks

[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…

2025-07-11 Create
[2025.7.10]Snoop Dogg’s Telegram Digital Gifts Sell Out in 30 Minutes for $12 Million

[2025.7.10]Snoop Dogg’s Telegram Digital Gifts Sell Out in 30 Minutes for $12 Million

Snoop Dogg’s Telegram Digital Gifts Sell Out in 30 Minutes for $12 Million Pavel Durov reported on X that one million Snoop Dogg–themed NFT gifts sold out in 30 minutes, generating…

2025-07-10 Create
[2025.7.9]Telegram Desktop v5.16.3 Adds Creator Tools & Fee Management

[2025.7.9]Telegram Desktop v5.16.3 Adds Creator Tools & Fee Management

Telegram Desktop v5.16.3 Adds Creator Tools & Fee Management Telegram Desktop v5.16.3 lets channel admins enable/disable messaging fees and adds creator channel support for gifts. Checklist prompts removed. Available on…

2025-07-09 Create
[2025.7.8]Yandex Launches Open Beta of Telegram Channel Exchange

[2025.7.8]Yandex Launches Open Beta of Telegram Channel Exchange

Yandex Launches Open Beta of Telegram Channel Exchange In July 2025, Yandex launched the Telegram channel advertising exchange for all advertisers, offering channel selection, CPM pricing and access to audiences up…

2025-07-08 Create
[2025.7.7]Telegram July Update: Introduces Checklists & Monetized Post Suggestions

[2025.7.7]Telegram July Update: Introduces Checklists & Monetized Post Suggestions

Telegram July Update: Introduces Checklists & Monetized Post Suggestions Telegram’s July update adds collaborative checklists with permission controls and Suggested Posts. Subscribers can propose content to channels, offering Toncoin or…

2025-07-07 Create
1 2