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 […]

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

Telegram Desktop v5.16.3 Adds Creator Tools & Fee Management

Telegram Desktop's latest update (v5.16.3) introduces key creator-focused features. Channel admins can now enable or disable messaging fees in private channels, while gift options now support creator channels. Additionally, checklist…

2025-07-09 Create
[2025.7.5] Durov Claims “Targeted Campaign” to Discredit Telegram Amid Privacy Concerns

[2025.7.5] Durov Claims “Targeted Campaign” to Discredit Telegram Amid Privacy Concerns

Durov Claims "Targeted Campaign" to Discredit Telegram Amid Privacy Concerns Pavel Durov dismissed fake reports of Telegram quitting Russia, refuted OSINT channel blocks due to data enforcement, and decried an…

2025-07-05 Create
Telegram Bot API 9.1 Adds Checklists, Gift Tools & Expanded Features

Telegram Bot API 9.1 Adds Checklists, Gift Tools & Expanded Features

Telegram’s Bot API 9.1 introduces major updates for developers, highlighted by new checklist functionality. Business bots can now create and edit interactive checklists using dedicated classes (Checklist, ChecklistTask) and methods…

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[2025.7.3]Telegram 11.13 Introduces Checklists, Channel Tools & Monetization

[2025.7.3]Telegram 11.13 Introduces Checklists, Channel Tools & Monetization

Telegram 11.13 Introduces Checklists, Channel Tools & Monetization Telegram 11.13 adds Premium checklists with configurable task permissions, channel post submissions with editing and scheduling, and monetization in Toncoin or Stars…

2025-07-03 Create
Telegram 11.13 Introduces Checklists, Channel Tools & Monetization

Telegram 11.13 Introduces Checklists, Channel Tools & Monetization

Telegram has released version 11.13 for Android and iOS. The update introduces collaborative checklists for Premium users in any chat, with configurable task management permissions. Channel administrators gain tools to…

2025-07-03 Create
[2025.5.12] Telegram Launches Gift Marketplace

[2025.5.12] Telegram Launches Gift Marketplace

Telegram Launches NFT Gift Marketplace and More ​​​Telegram has introduced the Gift Marketplace, enabling users to buy and sell Telegram Gifts. Initially sold for a few dollars, some of them…

2025-05-13 Create
Meerkat Miniapp Launched on Telegram

Meerkat Miniapp Launched on Telegram

The Meerkat ecosystem, renowned for blending meme culture with tangible utility, has launched its latest innovation: the ​​Meerkat Miniapp​​ on Telegram. This interactive platform merges Game-Fi mechanics with daily crypto…

2025-05-06 Create
Telegram Transforms into a Web3 Creator Hub

Telegram Transforms into a Web3 Creator Hub

​Telegram’s integration with The Open Network (TON) blockchain is redefining the creator economy, enabling millions—especially in emerging markets—to monetize content and access financial tools previously out of reach. With over…

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