Spanish PM Dismisses Durov’s Criticism: “Let Tech Oligarchs Bark”

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez sharply rebuked Telegram founder Pavel Durov’s criticism of Spain’s new ban on social media access for those under 16. Sánchez posted on X that pushback from tech company owners signals the policy is correct, writing: “Let the techno-oligarchs bark, Sancho—this means we’re riding high.” This came after Durov warned in […]

Durov Warns Spanish Telegram Users on Digital Freedom Threats

Telegram founder Pavel Durov addressed Spanish users in a post on his official channel, criticizing new state measures disguised as user protection that he says erode digital freedoms.  He outlined four key threats: (1) A ban on social media access for under-16s with mandatory age verification, setting a precedent for tracking every user’s identity and […]

EU Censorship in Politics and Social Media Compared by Durov

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has commented on newly released documents that, in his view, expose European Commission interference in electoral processes across several European countries. He reacted to materials published on the official X account of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, which released another batch of EU-related documents allegedly showing attempts to restrict freedom of […]

Pavel Durov Comments on Raid at X’s Paris Office

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has commented on the search carried out at the Paris office of social network X. He wrote that, in his view, France remains the only country in the world pursuing criminal cases against all major social platforms. According to Durov, French police are currently searching X’s Paris premises, while France is […]

Experts: Telegram Channel Ads Up by One-Third

In 2025, advertising in Telegram channels became about one-third more expensive, with the sharpest rise seen in the “News and Media” category, where the average price for a single integration tripled. The figures, based on MTS AdTech data, show that across all categories, Telegram ad prices grew by an average of 32%. Long-term integrations (a […]

Telegram Emerges as Key Audience Platform for Fashion Brands

Telegram is becoming a primary platform for fashion brands to attract audiences, with the highest engagement growth recorded by Zolla (up 0.66%) and Colin’s (0.63%). Research shows brands effectively leveraging Telegram Ads turn it into a powerful channel for capturing attention. Engagement Rate (ER) on Telegram outperforms VK’s equivalent, despite VK’s audience being 5.7 times […]

Medvedev Names Russian Classics as Inspiration for Telegram Posts

Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council Dmitry Medvedev has shared what inspires his posts on Telegram and other messengers. In an interview with TASS, Reuters and the Wargonzo project, he said he draws ideas both from current events and from Russian classical literature. “The source of inspiration is, of course, the world around us and […]

Gift Crafting Enters Active Testing in Telegram

The iOS beta version of Telegram 12.3.3 (32167) has introduced an active test of a new gift crafting mechanic. Before starting the process, users can browse all possible gift models that may appear as a result of a successful combination. For crafting, they may either use their own collectible gifts or purchase missing ones in […]

Russian MPs Propose Ban on Blocking Telegram, WhatsApp

Russian State Duma deputies plan to introduce a bill establishing an indefinite moratorium on blocking Telegram and WhatsApp in Russia. One of the authors stated the measure aims to “reduce public irritation” from restrictions. The party views citizens’ reactions to curbs on these messengers—and periodic “digital lockdowns”—as justified, seeing them as encroachments on constitutional rights. […]

Zheleznovodsk Launches Telegram Bot for Resident Complaints

Zheleznovodsk plans to launch “ZHEKObot,” a Telegram bot enabling residents to submit appeals and complaints directly to relevant municipal organizations. This new digital service aims to streamline citizen interactions with city services and cut down request processing times. Using the bot, locals can quickly report issues, receive feedback, and track resolution progress—replacing the current manual […]

Top 6 USA Gaming Telegram Channels for Every Player Type

Top 6 USA Gaming Telegram Channels for Every Player Type

Whether you’re into military sims, casual mobile games, competitive multiplayer, or just want to chat with fellow American gamers, these Telegram channels have something for everyone. Curated to cover all…

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[2025.8.7]TON Foundation Teams with Kingsway for $400M Public Treasury Spin-Off

[2025.8.7]TON Foundation Teams with Kingsway for $400M Public Treasury Spin-Off

TON Foundation Teams with Kingsway for $400M Public Treasury Spin-Off TON Foundation partners with Kingsway Capital to launch a public Toncoin company. Price rose 2% to $3.16 despite 18% volume…

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[2025.6.9]Wallet Offers Dual Earn Campaigns for Toncoin and DOGS Holders

[2025.6.9]Wallet Offers Dual Earn Campaigns for Toncoin and DOGS Holders

Wallet Offers Dual Earn Campaigns for Toncoin and DOGS Holders Wallet offers two Earn campaigns: TON Earn with up to 5% APY and DOGS Earn with similar returns. Both campaigns…

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$Trump Meme Coin’s First Day: Market Cap Surges to Billions

$Trump Meme Coin’s First Day: Market Cap Surges to Billions

Introduction of $Trump Meme Coin On January 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM Beijing time, Donald Trump announced the launch of his personal memecoin, TRUMP, through his Truth Social account. Users…

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