Telegram CEO Predicts Blockchain Mass Adoption This Year — Announces Mini App Store, Web3 Browser

Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, forecasts 2024 as the year of blockchain mass adoption. He announced new features such as a mini app store, an in-app browser for Web3, and initiatives to combat crypto scams. Telegram’s user base has grown to 950 million monthly active users, with expectations to reach one billion soon. Telegram’s CEO … Read more

87% of Russians Aware of Cryptocurrency, 42% Familiar With Hamster Kombat, Survey Shows

A survey by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center reveals high awareness of cryptocurrency among Russians but limited knowledge of the Telegram game Hamster Kombat. Despite 87% being aware of cryptocurrency, only 42% know of Hamster Kombat. The game’s popularity is mainly among young, tech-savvy Telegram users, with a significant gap between awareness and active … Read more

Telegram Reaches 950 Million Monthly Active Users

Telegram, the popular messaging app, has reached 950 million monthly active users worldwide, according to its founder Pavel Durov. The app has served as a platform for the popularization and growth of several cryptocurrency projects featuring tap-to-earn mechanics, such as Notcoin and the recently popular Hamster Kombat. Durov stated that the number of users has … Read more

Pixelverse Raises $2 Million, Totals $7.5 Million in Private Funding

Pixelverse, a Web3 gaming ecosystem, has secured an additional $2 million in funding, bringing its total private round to $7.5 million. This funding was provided by several Web3 venture capital firms and prominent angel investors. Web3 Gaming Platform Pixelverse Secures $2M in Latest Funding Round Galaxy Interactive, Crit Ventures, and Arc Community contributed to the … Read more