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Russia: Blocking foreign messenger voice services cuts scam calls by 40%

In Moscow on October 22, Russia’s Deputy Head of the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Oleg Telniakov, said that blocking voice calls on foreign messenger services has reduced scam calls by about 40 percent within a month.  Speaking at the 24th Spectrum Forum, Telniakov noted that fraudsters increasingly turn to internet-based services after cybercrime […]

Durov Proposes Buying Louvre Jewels Stolen, to Donate to Abu Dhabi Louvre

Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, reportedly offered to repurchase the Louvre’s stolen jewels from the recent heist and donate them to the Louvre in Abu Dhabi. The proposal, reported on October 21, 2025, suggests returning the looted items to a secure institution and leveraging them to showcase cultural collaboration between France and the UAE.  The […]

Russia Maintains Restrictions on WhatsApp and Telegram

The Russian authorities have not lifted the restrictions on voice calls on Telegram and WhatsApp within the country. Official statements from the regulatory agency overseeing communications indicate that no decision has been made to restore full call functionality on these platforms.  While a number of users had reported temporary restoration of voice calls, the regulators […]

Telegram Mini Apps 2.0 Adds Full-Screen Support and Motion Tracking

Telegram has rolled out a major update to its Mini Apps ecosystem with the 2.0 release. The standout feature is full-screen support, allowing Mini Apps to switch seamlessly between portrait and landscape modes for a more immersive experience, which is especially beneficial for games and media-rich apps.  The update also introduces motion tracking to enable […]

Telegram and WhatsApp Experience Major Outages in Kuban Region Amid Internet

On October 21, 2025, Telegram and WhatsApp users in Russia’s Kuban region faced widespread service interruptions. According to data from Sboy.rf, the Krasnodar Krai accounted for 18% of complaints over a six-hour period, reporting issues with both applications’ mobile and web versions.  Similar disruptions affected WhatsApp, owned by Meta, which is classified as an extremist […]

One-Third of Brands Shift Instagram Audiences to Telegram Amid Russia’s Ad Ban

Following Russia’s ban on Instagram advertising implemented in September 2025, about 32% of brand audiences have migrated to Telegram, according to a September study by Getblogger, an MTS AdTech company. The total advertising budget redirected to other platforms between September and October reached 1.2 billion rubles.  Besides Telegram, 25% of audiences moved to VK, 20% […]

Telegram to Introduce Paid Comment Pinning on Live Streams

Telegram is developing a new feature that will allow users to participate in live streams with the option to pay for pinning their comments. Currently available only on a test server, live streams will be accessible in the “Stories” section. Viewers can spend Telegram’s internal currency, “stars,” to elevate their comments.  The more stars spent, […]

Elon Musk’s X Launches Marketplace for Inactive Usernames, Inspired by Telegram

Elon Musk’s social platform X, formerly Twitter, has launched the X Handle Marketplace, allowing Premium subscribers to request and acquire inactive usernames. The service resembles Telegram’s Fragment platform, where rare nicknames are bought and sold.  Usernames are divided into free “Priority” handles — common word combinations or alphanumeric strings — and paid “Rare” handles, priced […]

ZAB.RU Named Top Regional Telegram Channel in Trans-Baikal Region

ZAB.RU, a digital news outlet, has been recognized as the sole representative from the Trans-Baikal region in Russia’s top popular regional Telegram channels, according to New Media citing TGStat data from October 7, 2025. The ranking considered the subscriber engagement rate, growth dynamics, and total reach, with ZAB.RU reaching over 6.3 million people.  No other […]

New Indian Messaging App Arattai Surges to Over 5 Million Downloads, Challenging Telegram

Arattai, a new messaging app developed by Indian company Zoho, has rapidly gained popularity, achieving over 5 million downloads within days of its October 2025 launch. It outpaced established giants like Telegram, Facebook Messenger, and Snapchat, each garnering around 2 million installs in the same period.  Named after the Tamil word for “chit-chat,” Arattai is […]

    [2025.8.19]Telegram Unveils Premium Features: Enhanced Search, Story Albums & Gift Collections

    [2025.8.19]Telegram Unveils Premium Features: Enhanced Search, Story Albums & Gift Collections

    Telegram Unveils Premium Features: Enhanced Search, Story Albums & Gift Collections Telegram's update adds Premium-only public post search, Story albums, gift collections, trust ratings, and developer tools. Focuses on discovery…

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    Secure TON Staking Launches in Ledger Live

    Secure TON Staking Launches in Ledger Live

    TON holders can now securely stake tokens directly within Ledger Live while assets remain protected by Ledger’s hardware wallets. This integration enables buying, sending, receiving, and staking TON without compromising…

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    [2025.8.14]Russia Restricts Telegram Calls Amid Service Disruptions

    [2025.8.14]Russia Restricts Telegram Calls Amid Service Disruptions

    Russia Restricts Telegram Calls Amid Service Disruptions Roskomnadzor confirmed blocking Telegram audio/video calls in Russia after test disruptions. Telegram may not bypass restrictions, as with UAE VoIP blocks, suggesting a…

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    Transak Secures $16M to Expand Crypto Payment Infrastructure

    Transak Secures $16M to Expand Crypto Payment Infrastructure

    Web3 payment platform Transak has raised $16 million in a strategic funding round co-led by Tether and IDG Capital, with participation from CE Innovation Capital and others. This follows its…

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    [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,…

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    Freename Secures $6.5M to Bridge Web2 and Web3 Digital Identity

    Freename Secures $6.5M to Bridge Web2 and Web3 Digital Identity

    Domain innovator Freename has closed a $6.5 million Series A round led by Entrée Capital, with participation from Polymorphic Capital and angel investors. The funding will accelerate development of its…

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    Telegram Bot Insight, Unlock Marketing Excellence

    Telegram Bot Insight, Unlock Marketing Excellence

    In today’s fiercely competitive market, leveraging customer data through Telegram Bot Insight is essential for strategic marketing and sales success. While Telegram facilitates direct customer engagement, its lack of open…

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    [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…

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    The Open Platform Secures $28.5 Million Series A at $1 Billion Valuation

    The Open Platform Secures $28.5 Million Series A at $1 Billion Valuation

    The Open Platform (TOP), a leading developer for the Telegram-associated TON blockchain, announced a $28.5 million Series A funding round, achieving a $1 billion valuation. The investment was led by…

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