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Mobile Internet Outage in Russia Disrupts Telegram

On 10 December, residents of multiple Russian regions, including Krasnodar Krai, reported significant problems accessing mobile internet and a number of popular online services. Users complained about disruptions in the networks of major operators such as MTS, Megafon, Tele2 and Beeline. For MTS, around 16% of all outage reports came from Krasnodar Krai, while Megafon […]

Telegram Earns at Least $8.1 Million from UFC and Khabib Nurmagomedov Collaborations

In the final months of 2025, Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov sharply increased his visibility in the world of mixed martial arts, attending UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, appearing in photos with fighters, and accepting an offer to walk middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev to the octagon as a cornerman. These efforts culminated in major […]

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 […]

    Safaricom Blocks Telegram as KCSE Exams Commence in Kenya

    Safaricom Blocks Telegram as KCSE Exams Commence in Kenya

    Kenya’s leading telecom operator Safaricom has blocked access to Telegram on its network, as part of a pattern seen during the KCSE exams, which run through late November and determine…

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    2025-11-04 Create
    Telegram X Gets 0.28.1.1771 Update with UI, Security, and Stability Enhancements

    Telegram X Gets 0.28.1.1771 Update with UI, Security, and Stability Enhancements

    Telegram X has been updated to version 0.28.1.1771. The update brings several user-facing improvements and new features. On Android, the app now uses the full screen for devices running Android…

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    2025-11-04 Create
    Russian Operators Urged to Stop SMS Verification Codes for Telegram and WhatsApp

    Russian Operators Urged to Stop SMS Verification Codes for Telegram and WhatsApp

    Russian mobile operators have reportedly been asked to stop sending verification codes via SMS for Telegram and WhatsApp. The codes are a required step when creating a new account or…

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    2025-11-03 Create
    Iran expects Telegram unblocked soon after meeting security demands

    Iran expects Telegram unblocked soon after meeting security demands

    A member of Iran’s industry and mining committee in the Islamic Consultative Assembly, Mustafa Pourdegan, says Telegram will soon be unblocked in the country. Although there has been no official…

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    2025-11-03 Create
    Telegram Saddles Up for Halloween with limited-time gift collectibles

    Telegram Saddles Up for Halloween with limited-time gift collectibles

    Telegram has launched a limited-time Halloween event featuring three collectible gifts. The freebies are inspired by popular culture: Jason masks from Friday the 13th, vampire coffins, and tombstones. These virtual…

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    2025-11-01 Create
    Telegram launches two-year Premium plan in Russia

    Telegram launches two-year Premium plan in Russia

    Telegram has rolled out a two-year Premium subscription plan, inviting users in Russia to purchase an extended license at 2,990 rubles. The offer provides a cheaper alternative to renewing yearly…

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    2025-11-01 Create
    Telegram launches Cocoon: Decentralized AI network on TON with GPU rewards

    Telegram launches Cocoon: Decentralized AI network on TON with GPU rewards

    Telegram is launching Cocoon, a new decentralized AI infrastructure designed to protect user privacy. Presented by Telegram CEO Pavel Durov at the Blockchain Life 2025 conference in Dubai, Cocoon runs…

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    2025-10-31 Create
    Russian lawmakers continue Telegram chats despite Kremlin push to move to MAX

    Russian lawmakers continue Telegram chats despite Kremlin push to move to MAX

    Duma deputies continued communicating with Russians on Telegram after the Kremlin’s demand to switch to the national messenger Max. A Polylog consultancy analysis cited by Kommersant shows Telegram remains the…

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    2025-10-31 Create
    Telegram Testing User-Funded SMS Verification in Russia

    Telegram Testing User-Funded SMS Verification in Russia

    Telegram is testing a new user-funded SMS verification system in Russia, where users can send verification codes to each other. The company has begun a phased roll-out of this feature,…

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    2025-10-30 Create
    Lieberman Brothers Criticize Telegram’s Decentralized AI Strategy

    Lieberman Brothers Criticize Telegram’s Decentralized AI Strategy

    The Lieberman brothers have criticized Telegram for abandoning its decentralized AI strategy two years ago and now attempting to "do something at least" through recent initiatives. They argue that decentralized…

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    2025-10-30 Create
    Telegram Beta 12.2.0 Brings Liquid Glass Design and Enhanced Features

    Telegram Beta 12.2.0 Brings Liquid Glass Design and Enhanced Features

    Telegram's latest Android 12.2.0 beta update, released on October 27, 2025, introduces a new "Liquid Glass" touch interface for the text input bar and panels. While the update doesn't include…

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    2025-10-28 Create
    Telegram Wallet Offers 24/7 Stock Trading with xStocksi

    Telegram Wallet Offers 24/7 Stock Trading with xStocksi

    Telegram Wallet has partnered with Kraken and Backed to launch xStocks, allowing users to buy tokenized versions of 60+ US stocks including Tesla, Apple, and NVIDIA. The service operates 24/5…

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    2025-10-28 Create
    Telegram Discount Bloggers Embrace AI for Precision Marketing​

    Telegram Discount Bloggers Embrace AI for Precision Marketing​

    Discount-focused Telegram bloggers are increasingly transitioning from mass-market approaches to precision targeting, with 45% relying on AI tools for product selection and content optimization. This shift reflects a broader industry…

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    2025-10-27 Create
    Telegram CEO Meets Khabib at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi

    Telegram CEO Meets Khabib at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi

    Pavel Durov, Telegram's billionaire CEO, attended UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi on October 25, 2025, where he had a brief meeting with former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov . The…

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    2025-10-27 Create
    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…

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    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…

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    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
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