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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, […]

Legal Expert Warns of Penalties for Illegal Telegram Usernames in Russia

A Russian legal expert has warned that using an illegal or extremist-related nickname in Telegram can lead to serious administrative and even criminal penalties. Lawyer Mikhail Salkin told NEWS.ru that if a username is treated as public display of extremist symbols, a user may face a fine of 1,000–2,000 rubles, up to 15 days of […]

Putin: Telegram Is Used to Influence Youth

Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with India Today that modern messengers, including Telegram, are actively used to shape the views and behavior of young people. According to him, the “new” factor today lies in technology: platforms like Telegram serve as channels to influence the youth environment, which makes it essential for the […]

Russian Messenger “Molniya” Targets Business, Won’t Replace Telegram

The new Russian messenger “Molniya,” set to launch in early 2026, is not intended to replace Telegram but to serve business and cross-border communication needs, according to Arseniy Shcheltsin, CEO of the digital platforms agency ANO “Tsifrovye Platformy.” Developed by the company “Red Soft,” Molniya aims to facilitate international cooperation, with a particular emphasis on […]

Telegram Tests Passkey Login in Android Beta for Passwordless Access

Telegram is preparing to introduce passkey authentication, discovered in the Android beta version 12.2.8. Passkeys, stored securely in password managers from Google, Apple, Samsung, and others, allow users to log in without SMS codes or traditional passwords. The login screen now features a “Log in using passkeys” button that prompts biometric verification—Face ID, fingerprint, or […]

    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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    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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    Discover 9 Telegram Channels about Law in 2025

    Discover 9 Telegram Channels about Law in 2025

    In the fast-paced world of law, staying up-to-date with the latest legal developments, trends, and advice is crucial. Thankfully, Telegram channels offer an easy way to access expert insights and…

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    BingX’s TalentX Internship Onboards 100+ Global Interns

    BingX’s TalentX Internship Onboards 100+ Global Interns

    BingX announced its TalentX internship program has onboarded over 100 interns from more than 10 countries, part of its global TalentX strategy launched in February to cultivate future leaders in…

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    TON Appoints Sami Al‑Abed and Vladyslav Khrypun as DeFi Growth Leads

    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…

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