Telegram Launches AI Platform Cocoon Targeting Privacy Conscious Users

Pavel Durov announced the launch of Cocoon, a decentralized AI-compute network. Durov said initial user requests are already being served and the network will begin onboarding more computing resources in the coming weeks. Telegram’s Decentralized AI Network Cocoon Launches as a Confidential Compute Marketplace The Facts Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, announced the … Read more

Your Messages Are Not Safe—EU Pushes ‘Chat Control’ Law to Scan All Private Chats

Europe’s digital privacy showdown is reaching a boiling point as Telegram warns millions about an EU proposal that could force message scanning across platforms, sparking a fierce cross-border backlash that unites nations in defense of online freedom. Telegram Alerts Millions—EU Law Could Force Apps to Scan All Private Messages A major privacy battle is unfolding … Read more

Telegram Founder Calls out Governments for Censorship and Control in Explosive X Post

On his birthday, Pavel Durov — founder of Telegram — published a message on X slamming governments. He cautioned that the free exchange of information is being “turned into the ultimate tool of control,” and warned that “our generation risks going down in history as the last one that had freedoms.” Australia, France, and the … Read more

Telegram Wallet to Add Tokenized US Stocks and ETFs Through Kraken and Backed

Telegram’s Crypto Wallet will soon let users trade tokenized shares of major U.S. companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the platform announced. The new “Stocks & ETFs” section, enabled via partnerships with Kraken and Backed, will offer fractional, digital forms of equities including Apple, Tesla, Nvidia and S&P 500 exposure. Trading will operate 24 hours a … Read more

Durov Reveals Hidden Push by French Intelligence to Censor Telegram Channels

Telegram is pushing back hard against mounting political pressure, as founder Pavel Durov exposed explosive interference attempts tied to censorship demands ahead of key elections. Durov Breaks Silence on Political Interference Attempt Through Platform Control Governments pressuring digital platforms has drawn growing scrutiny, and Telegram’s founder Pavel Durov has now raised concerns about political influence. … Read more

Nasdaq-Traded Verb Closes $558M Placement for Toncoin Treasury Strategy

Verb Technology Company Inc. explained it has wrapped up a $558 million private placement to launch what it says will be the first publicly traded firm dedicated to holding toncoin (TON) as a treasury reserve asset. Kingsway-Backed Verb Raises $558M for Toncoin Treasury The deal, which was oversubscribed and carried out in partnership with Kingsway … Read more

Verb Technology Raises $558 Million to Launch First TON Treasury Company

Verb Technology is set to rebrand as TON Strategy Co. after securing $558 million in an oversubscribed PIPE offering to establish the first publicly listed toncoin treasury. The move aligns with TON’s deep integration into Telegram’s ecosystem and positions Verb as a leading institutional holder of TON. TON Strategy Company Set to Debut As Verb … Read more

TON Wallet Integrated Into Telegram Rolls out Across the US

Telegram has launched its self-custodial TON Wallet for users across the United States, integrating cryptocurrency management directly into its messaging app. Self-Custodial TON Wallet Debuts for U.S. Telegram Audience U.S.-based Telegram users can now send, store, and manage digital assets like tether ( USDT) and toncoin (TON) within the app without needing additional downloads. The … Read more

TOP Raises $28.5 Million at $1 Billion Valuation for Global Expansion

The Open Platform (TOP), a key developer for the Telegram-backed TON blockchain, has raised $28.5 million in a Series A round, bringing its valuation to $1 billion. The funding will expand TON’s wallet and apps into the U.S. and European markets. Telegram-Linked Crypto Startup TOP Becomes Unicorn with Latest Raise Telegram’s growing blockchain ambitions just … Read more

Lawyer Exposes French Prosecutors’ Missteps as Telegram Founder Faces 10-Year Threat

In a high-stakes legal battle, Pavel Durov’s defense team dismantles French prosecutors’ case, exposing major procedural missteps and shaky charges surrounding Telegram’s alleged role in criminal conspiracies. French prosecutors’ attempt to indict Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov faces mounting scrutiny as his attorney, Christophe Ingrain, highlights substantial flaws in the case. The accusations hinge on Durov’s … Read more