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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 […]

    Russian Regional Emergency Services Exit Telegram

    Russian Regional Emergency Services Exit Telegram

    Official agencies and departments are increasingly abandoning Telegram, with regional branches of Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) leading the trend. According to PrimaMedia on January 6, EMERCOM offices in…

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    [2026.1.6] Telegram’s $500M Russian Bonds Frozen Under Western Sanctions

    [2026.1.6] Telegram’s $500M Russian Bonds Frozen Under Western Sanctions

    Telegram's $500M Russian Bonds Frozen Under Western Sanctions Western sanctions froze Telegram's $500M bonds in Russia's NSD, hindering debt buybacks despite Durov's push to sever Moscow financial ties. source: ft…

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    Expert Warns Telegram Ban Without Alternatives Could Be Socially Dangerous

    Expert Warns Telegram Ban Without Alternatives Could Be Socially Dangerous

    Experts caution that blocking Telegram in Russia without a comparable alternative could trigger serious social and technical risks. They argue the government should focus on fostering competition and improving domestic…

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    Russian Military Intelligence and Football Fans Create Telegram Bots to Recruit Saboteurs Abroad

    Russian Military Intelligence and Football Fans Create Telegram Bots to Recruit Saboteurs Abroad

    An investigation by Sistema revealed that Russia’s military intelligence agency, the GRU, in cooperation with the Espanyola football fan brigade fighting in Ukraine and neo-Nazi group Topaz, developed Telegram bots…

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    [2025.9.1] Telegram for Android Unleashes Major Update with Profile Revamp and New Features

    [2025.9.1] Telegram for Android Unleashes Major Update with Profile Revamp and New Features

    Telegram for Android Unleashes Major Update with Profile Revamp and New Features Telegram's v12.0 for Android introduces a redesigned profile screen, public music playlists, and new gift themes. It also…

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    ChainAware.ai Launches All-in-One Web3 Security Platform ‘Pixel’

    ChainAware.ai Launches All-in-One Web3 Security Platform ‘Pixel’

    ChainAware.ai has introduced ChainAware Pixel, an integrated solution designed to enhance security and simplify operations for Web3 projects. The platform combines four key functions—user behavior analytics, AML monitoring, marketing integration,…

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    BingX Brings Banking-Grade Security to Web3 with Elite PCI DSS Certification

    BingX Brings Banking-Grade Security to Web3 with Elite PCI DSS Certification

    BingX, a leading Web3 and crypto exchange, has achieved PCI DSS v4.0.1 certification for its fiat operations – becoming one of the first global crypto platforms to meet this rigorous…

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    Xandeum Launches Munich: Scalable Decentralized Storage Layer for Web3

    Xandeum Launches Munich: Scalable Decentralized Storage Layer for Web3

    Xandeum Foundation unveiled its Munich release at Rare Evo, introducing a decentralized storage layer compatible with Solana’s Web3.js. The solution enables developers to build data-intensive dApps using familiar tools while…

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    White House Digital Asset Markets Group Unveils Inaugural Crypto Report

    White House Digital Asset Markets Group Unveils Inaugural Crypto Report

    The White House Digital Asset Markets Group released its first report outlining proposals to address regulatory uncertainty in U.S. digital asset markets. Contrary to expectations, it contains no details on…

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