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Durov says Telegram loses money; living costs funded by Bitcoin

Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, discussed his early experiences with Bitcoin on the Lex Fridman podcast. He recalled buying millions of dollars’ worth of Bitcoin in 2013 when the price peaked around $700, betting on its long-term value.  By 2014, Bitcoin’s price had fallen to about $200, but Durov said he did not sell, […]

Telega launches as Telegram-compatible app with calling feature

A new Telegram-compatible instant messaging app named Telega has hit app stores, and it is being heavily promoted within Telegram itself. Telega claims seamless calling features and does not require a VPN to operate. It reportedly can bypass Roskomnadzor blocks on voice calls and offers parental controls to monitor a child’s account, along with a […]

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 […]

    Durov says Telegram loses money; living costs funded by Bitcoin

    Durov says Telegram loses money; living costs funded by Bitcoin

    Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, discussed his early experiences with Bitcoin on the Lex Fridman podcast. He recalled buying millions of dollars’ worth of Bitcoin in 2013 when the…

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    2025-10-24 Create
    Telega launches as Telegram-compatible app with calling feature

    Telega launches as Telegram-compatible app with calling feature

    A new Telegram-compatible instant messaging app named Telega has hit app stores, and it is being heavily promoted within Telegram itself. Telega claims seamless calling features and does not require…

    channelNews
    2025-10-24 Create
    Russia: Blocking foreign messenger voice services cuts scam calls by 40%

    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…

    channelNews
    2025-10-23 Create
    Durov Proposes Buying Louvre Jewels Stolen, to Donate to Abu Dhabi Louvre

    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…

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    2025-10-23 Create
    Russia Maintains Restrictions on WhatsApp and Telegram

    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…

    NewsRussia
    2025-10-22 Create
    Telegram Mini Apps 2.0 Adds Full-Screen Support and Motion Tracking

    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…

    NewsTelegram
    2025-10-22 Create
    Telegram and WhatsApp Experience Major Outages in Kuban Region Amid Internet

    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…

    NewsRussia
    2025-10-21 Create
    One-Third of Brands Shift Instagram Audiences to Telegram Amid Russia’s Ad Ban

    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.…

    channelmultiple
    2025-10-21 Create
    Telegram to Introduce Paid Comment Pinning on Live Streams

    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…

    NewsTelegram
    2025-10-20 Create
    Elon Musk’s X Launches Marketplace for Inactive Usernames, Inspired by Telegram

    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…

    NewsPremium
    2025-10-20 Create
    ZAB.RU Named Top Regional Telegram Channel in Trans-Baikal Region

    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…

    channelNews
    2025-10-17 Create
    New Indian Messaging App Arattai Surges to Over 5 Million Downloads, Challenging Telegram

    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…

    NewsTelegram
    2025-10-17 Create
    Telegram Emerges as Popular Platform for Vintage and Secondhand Fashion in Singapore

    Telegram Emerges as Popular Platform for Vintage and Secondhand Fashion in Singapore

    Telegram has become a thriving marketplace for vintage and secondhand fashion among Singapore’s youth. Originally a niche interest, the trend has rapidly gained popularity, transforming Telegram into a vibrant shopping…

    NewsTelegram
    2025-10-16 Create
    Russians Trust Telegram and TV Most for Cybersecurity News, Prefer Short Posts and Videos

    Russians Trust Telegram and TV Most for Cybersecurity News, Prefer Short Posts and Videos

    A 2025 study by Kaspersky Lab reveals that Russians interested in cybersecurity news trust Telegram channels the most (39%), followed by television (32%), and Russian news websites (24%). The majority…

    AIchannel
    2025-10-16 Create
    Kaluga Authorities Procure Telegram Monitoring Software: Surveillance or Security?

    Kaluga Authorities Procure Telegram Monitoring Software: Surveillance or Security?

    Authorities in Russia’s Kaluga region have announced plans to purchase specialized software for monitoring the Telegram messenger. The Ministry of Competitive Policy of Kaluga has launched an electronic auction for…

    NewsRussia
    2025-10-15 Create
    Telegram Warns French Users of Privacy Risks Amid EU Chat Control Proposal

    Telegram Warns French Users of Privacy Risks Amid EU Chat Control Proposal

    Pavel Durov  issued a warning to French users about potential privacy threats following the EU's announcement to vote on the controversial Chat Control initiative. This proposed legislation mandates mandatory scanning…

    NewsPavel Durov
    2025-10-15 Create
    Russians Trust Telegram and TV Most for Cybersecurity News, Prefer Short Posts and Videos

    Russians Trust Telegram and TV Most for Cybersecurity News, Prefer Short Posts and Videos

    According to a 2025 study by Kaspersky Lab, Russians interested in cybersecurity news trust Telegram channels the most (39%), followed by television (32%), and Russian news websites (24%). The study…

    channelNews
    2025-10-14 Create
    Ministry of Economy of Karelia Launches Official Telegram Channel

    Ministry of Economy of Karelia Launches Official Telegram Channel

    The Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Karelia has officially launched its Telegram channel to keep residents and stakeholders informed about the region’s economic developments. The announcement was made…

    channelNews
    2025-10-14 Create
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