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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 […]

    [2026.1.9] Telegram Blocks Amazon CloudFront Links with False Spam Errors

    [2026.1.9] Telegram Blocks Amazon CloudFront Links with False Spam Errors

    Telegram Blocks Amazon CloudFront Links with False Spam Errors Telegram erroneously blocks cloudfront.net links with fake spam-ban errors, despite no user restrictions; likely accidental blacklist of Amazon CDN domain. source:…

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    2026-01-09 Create
    Telegram Rolls Out In-App TON Wallet for U.S. Users

    Telegram Rolls Out In-App TON Wallet for U.S. Users

    Telegram, the popular cross-platform messaging app, has launched TON Wallet integration for U.S.-based users, marking a major step toward mainstream cryptocurrency adoption worldwide. The official announcement on Telegram’s social channels…

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    2026-01-09 Create
    Telegram Tests Emoji Stake, Its Own Casino-Style Platform

    Telegram Tests Emoji Stake, Its Own Casino-Style Platform

    Telegram is testing a new built-in feature called Emoji Stake, which functions similarly to an online casino, according to Durov’s Code. The feature was first discovered in late December 2025…

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    [2025.12.23] English “Durov’s Code 2” Labels Telegram Founder a “Cryptopopulist”

    [2025.12.23] English “Durov’s Code 2” Labels Telegram Founder a “Cryptopopulist”

    English "Durov's Code 2" Labels Telegram Founder a "Cryptopopulist" Nikolai Kononov's "The Populist" depicts Durov as a cryptopopulist leading controversial billion-user Telegram, criticized for minimal moderation attracting extremists and enabling…

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    English “Durov’s Code 2” Labels Telegram Founder a “Cryptopopulist”

    English “Durov’s Code 2” Labels Telegram Founder a “Cryptopopulist”

    Kononov portrays Pavel Durov as diverging sharply from typical tech entrepreneurs, based on years observing him as a political phenomenon. Under Durov's leadership, Telegram evolved into a billion-user media ecosystem…

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    2025-12-23 Create
    The Top 6 Russian Tech Telegram Channels in 2025

    The Top 6 Russian Tech Telegram Channels in 2025

    We'll introduce you to six exceptional Russian tech channels that stand out for their unique content offerings, large subscriber bases, and community engagement. Whether you're a tech professional, a developer,…

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    Telegram Wallet Offers 24/7 Stock Trading with xStocksi

    Telegram Wallet Offers 24/7 Stock Trading with xStocksi

    Telegram Wallet has partnered with Kraken and Backed to launch xStocks, allowing users to buy tokenized versions of 60+ US stocks including Tesla, Apple, and NVIDIA. The service operates 24/5…

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    2025-10-28 Create
    Telegram CEO Meets Khabib at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi

    Telegram CEO Meets Khabib at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi

    Pavel Durov, Telegram's billionaire CEO, attended UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi on October 25, 2025, where he had a brief meeting with former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov . The…

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    2025-10-27 Create
    Durov says Telegram loses money; living costs funded by Bitcoin

    Durov says Telegram loses money; living costs funded by Bitcoin

    Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, discussed his early experiences with Bitcoin on the Lex Fridman podcast. He recalled buying millions of dollars’ worth of Bitcoin in 2013 when the…

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