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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 […]

    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
    Telegram Launches Special Gift Set to Celebrate Founder Pavel Durov’s Birthday

    Telegram Launches Special Gift Set to Celebrate Founder Pavel Durov’s Birthday

    Telegram has released a special gift collection to honor the birthday of its founder, Pavel Durov. The collection features a limited edition Durov figurine, with only 4,100 pieces available priced…

    NewsPavel Durov
    2025-10-13 Create
    Telegram Version 12.1 Introduces Live Comments, Contact Notes, AI Bot Upgrades, and Liquid Glass Design for iOS 26

    Telegram Version 12.1 Introduces Live Comments, Contact Notes, AI Bot Upgrades, and Liquid Glass Design for iOS 26

    Telegram’s latest update for Android and iOS, version 12.1, brings a variety of notable new features to enhance user interaction and customization. Group calls and video chats with up to…

    AINews
    2025-10-13 Create
    Russia’s Roskomnadzor Sets Mandatory Registration Rules for Telegram Channels with 10,000+ Subscribers

    Russia’s Roskomnadzor Sets Mandatory Registration Rules for Telegram Channels with 10,000+ Subscribers

    Russia’s Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media (Roskomnadzor) has formalized mandatory registration procedures for Telegram channel owners with audiences exceeding 10,000 subscribers, based on Federal…

    channelLaw
    2025-10-10 Create
    Pavel Durov Warns of a Looming Dystopian Future as Privacy Erodes Globally

    Pavel Durov Warns of a Looming Dystopian Future as Privacy Erodes Globally

    Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov issued a stark warning about the near future of the internet, citing an accelerating global erosion of privacy protections. Marking his 41st birthday, Durov…

    NewsPavel Durov
    2025-10-10 Create
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