Telegram will 'probably' hit one billion users within the year - what is it and why is it so popular?

The app, that is "neutral" and "free from geopolitics" according to its founder, looks fairly similar to other social media platforms - but is very popular in Russia and former Soviet Union countries. Read More

Telegram-based Blogger Sells Username on Fragment Platform for Over $80K in TON

Pavel Federov earned 15,000 Toncoin (TON), worth about $84,750, through selling his Telegram username on the Toncoin-based Fragment platform. Read More

What is Telegram Premium and should you upgrade?

If you use Telegram, you may be fond of its beefier functionality and customization compared to its rivals. A Premium subscription gives you more of what you like, plus a few new services. Read More

Why Telegram CEO is 'blaming' Apple for ban on WhatsApp, Threads and other apps in China on iPhones

Apple removes Telegram, WhatsApp, Threads, and Signal from China App Store for national security reasons. Durov criticises Apple's policies, pointing out the preference for Android in China. Meta's ... Read More

Telegram to hit one billion users within a year, founder says

MOSCOW, April 17 (Reuters) - The Telegram messaging app, one of the most popular social media platforms ... Roundup newsletter brings the latest news and trends straight to your inbox. Read More

Telegram China Removal: CEO Argues Apple is the Real ‘Target’ in App Crackdown

Last week, a massive Chinese crackdown led to Telegram , Signal Messenger , Threads, and WhatsApp being removed from China's version of the Apple App Store, and Telegram's CEO believes it is not about ... Read More

Sammy’s Law in California seeks to protect youth from social media drug sales

After their son died from a fentanyl pill purchased on social media, Sammy Berman and Laura Chapman fight for change. Read More

Tether’s exciting announcement: What it means for Telegram users

Tether USDT and Tether Gold (XAUT) are now operational on The Open Network (TON), aligning with the strategy to simplify cross-border payments. The launch was announced at the Token2049 conference in ... Read More

Over 1.2 bln messages in Russian posted on Telegram in March — research

The messenger takes the lead by the volume of published content among social platforms in Russia. The number of Russian-speaking authors on the Telegram also edged up by 15% year on year or by 2.2 mln ... Read More

‘Black hole’ of alluring content: Chinese social media apps like Xiaohongshu pull in S’pore users

BEIJING – Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu has been Ms Eldrida Yeong’s constant companion as she navigates her way around the kitchen. Read More

Exclusive: Georgia lawmaker runs secret election-conspiracy Telegram channel

The post about Freeman under the Telegram channel ... She then went on social media with rightwing Tea Party organizations and appeared on Fox News to describe a “haphazard” process for ... Read More

Local Doctor Issues “Apology Over Covid-19 Vaccination After Pfizer News” But What Was It Really About?

Dr Syafiq Nordin apologized on Facebook after recent news regarding Pfizer’s 'social media behaviour' in 2020. Read More