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Klimenko Urges Durov to Open Telegram Office in Russia

Former Russian presidential internet adviser German Klimenko has urged Telegram founder Pavel Durov to establish official cooperation with the Russian authorities and open a formal Telegram representative office in Russia. Klimenko, who chairs the Digital Economy Development Fund, believes this step would help keep Telegram operating in the country. In his view, Durov should formally […]

Telegram Slowdown Threatens App Release Schedules in Russia

Russian mobile developers warn that the throttling of Telegram could disrupt app release cycles and internal workflows. Fork-Tech innovation director Vladislav Laptev notes that, after foreign platforms left the Russian market, Telegram became a key channel for distributing test builds. Red_mad_robot’s iOS development lead Alexander Tuzovsky adds that Telegram now serves as a central transport […]

Telegram in Russia: Roskomnadzor Begins Slowing Telegram

Russian authorities are moving to slow down Telegram within the country, according to RBC citing unnamed sources. The plan involves partial restrictions that could affect media loading, message attachments, channels, and bots, with some measures already entering effect as of February 10, 2026.  The slowdown is expected to be implemented through traffic filtering and prioritization […]

Telegram for Android gets a major redesign with new bottom bar and crafting system

Telegram for Android receives its biggest interface update to date, introducing a fixed bottom navigation bar for faster one-tap access to chats, settings, profile, and more. The app has been rebuilt for efficiency and improved responsiveness, with an updated search experience and streamlined navigation. In addition to the redesign, a new crafting system lets users […]

Telegram Adds “Cooling-Off” Period to Protect Accounts

Telegram is introducing a new security mechanism to reduce the damage from stolen accounts. One key fix closes a bug that allowed attackers to gain access by sending phishing links. The scheme worked like this: a victim was prompted to open a site on Telegram’s official domain, then change a word in the URL and […]

Telegram’s Liquid Glass: How to Roll Back on Android

The new “Liquid Glass” visual effect in the latest Telegram for Android has sparked mixed reactions. Many users dislike the increased transparency, iOS‑style rounded corners, and, most importantly, the removal of the side panel that previously gave quick access to settings and additional accounts. Although there is already a guide on how to tone down […]

Chinese Investor Buys Telegram Username for $2M Record

On February 7, Chinese bidders engaged in a fierce all-day battle for the Telegram username @danbao on the Fragment platform, with the winner paying nearly 170 million rubles—equivalent to $2.2 million USD. This marks the absolute record for username auctions in Fragment history, as verified by “Durov’s Code.” Fragment is a TON-based toolkit for interacting […]

Telegram 12.4 Rolls Out Major Update on Android and iOS

Telegram has updated its Android and iOS apps to version 12.4, bringing a major February feature pack. On Android, the interface has been extensively redesigned: the side menu is replaced by an iOS‑style bottom navigation bar, most pages and UI elements now have rounded corners and a “liquid glass” effect, and the attachments menu in […]

Durov Accuses Le Figaro of Xenophobia

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov called out French media for attempting to discredit him, specifically accusing one of France’s oldest newspapers, Le Figaro, of xenophobia. He objected to their repeated use of the label “Le Russe” (“the Russian”) when referring to him in articles. Journalists employed this tag while noting Durov’s support for Elon Musk and […]

Telegram Stories Now Open to All Users

Telegram has rolled out the ability to post Stories to all users this evening, no Premium subscription required—even for accounts linked to Iranian, Russian, and Ukrainian phone numbers. This marks a significant expansion of the feature previously limited to paid subscribers. Some users still report access issues, with the @tginfo editorial team suggesting a gradual […]

    Pavel Durov Comments on Raid at X’s Paris Office

    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…

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    2026-02-05 Create
    Why Telegram-Grok Integration Announced by Durov Failed

    Why Telegram-Grok Integration Announced by Durov Failed

    In 2025, Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok was set for deep integration into Telegram, with the messenger slated to receive $300 million and other perks—this never materialized. "Durov's Code" exclusively…

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    2026-01-30 Create
    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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    2026-01-08 Create
    [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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    2026-01-06 Create
    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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    2025-12-25 Create
    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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    2025-09-26 Create
    [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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    2025-09-01 Create
    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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