Tag: Telegram

Telegram began as a simple messaging app, known for its user-friendly interface and strong privacy features. But over the years, it has transformed into much more than just a communication tool.  Today, Telegram stands as a central player in the crypto ecosystem, hosting decentralized apps, trading bots, NFT marketplaces, and ...

American rapper Snoop Dogg has sold out nearly one million non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on Telegram’s TON blockchain in just 30 minutes, generating $12 million in sales. This rapid sellout challenges the prevailing view that the NFT market is in decline and may signal a fresh wave of interest in digital ...

Telegram has introduced a new feature allowing its users to earn competitive financial rewards by staking TON tokens directly within the app. This move brings institutional-grade staking opportunities to a broad audience, enhancing the utility of the TON blockchain and expanding Telegram’s role in the crypto ecosystem. Telegram Users Can ...

The takedown of Huione Guarantee, one of the largest crypto-enabled darknet marketplaces, has sparked a swift migration of users and vendors to alternative platforms, with at least 30 Telegram-based marketplaces experiencing a sharp uptick in activity. In a report published on June 23, Elliptic identified Tudou Guarantee as the biggest ...

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has publicly rejected pressure from a European Union country to censor political speech ahead of Romania’s presidential elections, which took place on May 18. The tech entrepreneur revealed in a post on his Telegram channel, hinting that the country in question was France, using a baguette ...

Toobit has launched a new feature to make cryptocurrency gifting easier and more accessible. The Toobit Gifts Mini App, integrated within Telegram, allows users to send and receive crypto directly within the messaging app, eliminating the need for wallet addresses, according to the announcement.  This feature, now available to members ...

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has confirmed his return to Dubai after months in France, where he was involved in a legal investigation concerning the messaging platform. In a March 17 update on Telegram, Durov expressed relief at being back home, noting that the legal process was still ongoing but “feels ...

The third-party crypto wallet "Wallet in Telegram," developed by The Open Platform (TON), has launched new features to improve user experience. The latest update allows multi-asset trading and offers passive income through yield rewards. Users will soon be able to trade hundreds of cryptocurrencies, including popular assets like Bitcoin and ...

Crypto scammers increasingly use Telegram to distribute malware scams, with reported activity rising by 2,000% since November. Security firm Scam Sniffer has highlighted this concerning trend, noting that these scams are significantly more sophisticated than traditional phishing attempts. 1/6 ???? ALERT: Our data shows a concerning trend—Telegram malware scams have ...

Telegram's digital asset holdings have surged to $1.3 billion in the first half of 2024, up from $400 million at the close of 2023.  On November 26, the Financial Times reported that Telegram's crypto holdings have nearly tripled in value, exceeding $1 billion. This increase is attributed to profits from ...