A new controversy has erupted around the messaging app as Telegram founder Pavel Durov publicly criticized WhatsApp’s encryption scheme. Durov sharply described WhatsApp’s encryption as a “huge fraud” inciting a broader discussion about the role that privacy plays in modern messaging applications. Durov bases his criticism on a recent law breakthrough which, in his words, exposes another gap in WhatsApp’s privacy claims. The lawsuit was a hot topic last month, and he highlighted one state’s suit as an example, WhatsApp “deceived its users” about the security of their communications, from the state of Texas. The key part of this claim
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Toncoin jumped 32% to $2.89, marking a 110% increase since Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced a major strategic shift and a sixfold fee reduction. The ‘Regime Change’: Bringing TON Back in-House The native token of The Open Network, Toncoin (TON), rose to $2.89, surging by nearly 32% in 24 hours. The jump continued an ascent […]
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TON Tech launched Agentic Wallets on April 28, 2026, an open standard that allows artificial intelligence (AI) agents operating on Telegram to hold and spend TON without user approval on every transaction. Key Takeaways: TON Tech launched Agentic Wallets on April 28, 2026, giving AI agents on Telegram direct onchain spending access. The open standard […]
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Moonpay introduces Moonpay Deposits to simplify wallet‑to‑wallet crypto transfers and enable funding of TON Wallet in Wallet in Telegram. Moonpay on Feb. 11, 2026 launches Moonpay Deposits, a custody‑free deposit solution that swaps, bridges and routes tokens across blockchains so users can fund apps from any supported wallet; the feature is now available in TON […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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