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Telegram Hit by Outages and Restrictions in Russia from December 11

Early on December 11, 2025, dozens of users across Russia reported sudden disruptions in WhatsApp* and Telegram, with messages failing to send and media files not loading. Downdetector recorded hundreds of complaints from Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other regions, dashing hopes for promised new features. Instead, users encountered technical issues and fresh limitations.  These outages […]

Pavel Durov Allegedly Helps “Natalnaya Karta” Star Recover Hijacked Telegram Account

Comedian and actor Dmitry Zhuravlev, host of the show “Natalnaya Karta,” says that in March scammers hijacked his personal Instagram and Telegram accounts by reissuing his SIM card with a fake passport in his name. After gaining control, they threatened his wife Elena with publishing their intimate correspondence and demanded money, which the couple refused […]

Mobile Internet Outage in Russia Disrupts Telegram

On 10 December, residents of multiple Russian regions, including Krasnodar Krai, reported significant problems accessing mobile internet and a number of popular online services. Users complained about disruptions in the networks of major operators such as MTS, Megafon, Tele2 and Beeline. For MTS, around 16% of all outage reports came from Krasnodar Krai, while Megafon […]

Telegram Earns at Least $8.1 Million from UFC and Khabib Nurmagomedov Collaborations

In the final months of 2025, Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov sharply increased his visibility in the world of mixed martial arts, attending UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, appearing in photos with fighters, and accepting an offer to walk middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev to the octagon as a cornerman. These efforts culminated in major […]

Telegram Shadow Communities Survive Only Seven Months on Average

Research by Kaspersky experts shows that shadow communities in Telegram have an average lifespan of only seven months, based on analysis of more than 800 channels blocked between 2021 and 2024. The short life cycle is linked to Telegram’s relatively strict moderation: while criminals still use bots to automate illicit activities like selling stolen accounts […]

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. Under the arrangement, Telegram would receive a reported $300 million in a mix of cash and equity, and be entitled to 50% of subscription revenue […]

Yandex’s @pic Becomes Telegram’s Leading Content Bot

Yandex’s Telegram bot @pic has risen to the top of the popularity rankings among content bots in the messenger. Company representatives told Durov’s Code that @pic is now one of the most used inline tools for sending media directly from the message input field, without needing to add the bot to a chat. To use […]

Telegram Unveils UFC Mystery Box Gift Campaign with $100,000 Art Basel Promo

Telegram has launched a new campaign built around digital gifts themed on famous UFC fighters. As part of the promotion, the platform is holding a public auction where any user can bid for a UFC Mystery Box. Winners will receive a box containing a collectible gift linked to a well‑known UFC athlete, potentially including stars […]

Telegram Founder Slams EU Over X Fine and “Unworkable” Social Media Censorship Rules

Telegram founder Pavel Durov criticized the European Union after it announced a fine against the social media platform X for alleged violations of the Digital Services Act. Durov argued that the EU is setting “impossible rules” to punish technology companies that refuse to silently censor freedom of speech. He claimed this pattern had already appeared […]

Telegram Adds Passkey Login via Password Managers on iOS and Android

Telegram has rolled out support for passkey-based authentication in the stable versions of its iOS and Android apps. To enable the feature, users need to open Telegram’s Settings, go to the Privacy section, and select the new “Passkey” option. A passkey is a device-stored access key managed by password managers such as those from Google, […]

    [2025.10.28] Telegram Wallet Offers 24/7 Stock Trading with xStocksi

    [2025.10.28] Telegram Wallet Offers 24/7 Stock Trading with xStocksi

    Telegram Wallet Offers 24/7 Stock Trading with xStocksi Telegram Wallet launches xStocks with 24/5 trading of 60+ US stocks like Tesla and Apple, using USDT payments. source: lifehacker Content comes…

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    2025-10-28 Create
    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
    Turn Your Steps into Gold with StepMania’s New Game

    Turn Your Steps into Gold with StepMania’s New Game

    StepMania has launched a new Telegram mini-app game, Island of Survivors, that lets users earn points for walking. These points can be exchanged for real rewards, including a chance to…

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    2025-09-11 Create
    [2025.9.10]Telegram Tops 1 Billion Monthly Users as Brokers Adopt Mini Apps

    [2025.9.10]Telegram Tops 1 Billion Monthly Users as Brokers Adopt Mini Apps

    Telegram Tops 1 Billion Monthly Users as Brokers Adopt Mini Apps Telegram has surpassed 1 billion monthly users. Brokers use mini-apps for trading, boosting engagement. Nearly a third of users…

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    2025-09-10 Create
    Crypto Wallet Now Supports Digital Gold (XAUT) with Earn Program

    Crypto Wallet Now Supports Digital Gold (XAUT) with Earn Program

    With global inflation expected to rise, gold remains a proven store of value. Crypto Wallet now offers direct access to Digital Gold (XAUT), a token backed by physical gold stored…

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    2025-09-10 Create
    [2025.9.9] Crypto Wallet Marks Fourth Anniversary with 8,000 USDT Giveaway

    [2025.9.9] Crypto Wallet Marks Fourth Anniversary with 8,000 USDT Giveaway

    Crypto Wallet Marks Fourth Anniversary with 8,000 USDT Giveaway Crypto Wallet celebrates its fourth anniversary with a creative contest. Participants can share memes or artwork using #happybirthday for a chance…

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    2025-09-09 Create
    Crypto Wallet Marks Fourth Anniversary with 8,000 USDT Giveaway

    Crypto Wallet Marks Fourth Anniversary with 8,000 USDT Giveaway

    Crypto Wallet is celebrating its fourth anniversary by launching a special campaign for its global user community. To join the event, participants are invited to share creative birthday congratulations—such as…

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    2025-09-09 Create
    TAC Earn Campaign Extended Due to Overwhelming Demand

    TAC Earn Campaign Extended Due to Overwhelming Demand

    Due to exceptional popularity, the TAC Earn campaign is being extended with an additional 20,000,000 TAC added to the rewards pool. The first 10,000,000 TAC will offer a 100% APY…

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    [2025.9.5] Musk and Durov Clash Over Etymology of “Slave”

    [2025.9.5] Musk and Durov Clash Over Etymology of “Slave”

    Musk and Durov Clash Over Etymology of "Slave" Pavel Durov responded to Elon Musk's post about the link between "slavery" and "Slavs." He cited historical enslavement of Slavs by Western…

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    2025-09-05 Create
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