Russian authorities have begun restricting access to Telegram, one of the country’s most popular social media apps, as the government continues to push everyday Russians toward its own tightly controlled alternatives to foreign tech platforms.

A decision to ban Telegram on home soil may have backfired on the Kremlin. Last week, Russia went on a blocking spree, banning a number of Western apps in an effort to push domestic users towards Max,

Telegram’s in-app crypto wallet has launched self-custodial “Vaults,” enabling users to earn yield on Bitcoin, Ether and USDt all without leaving chat.

Pavel Durov has become one of the most polarizing figures in global tech, a billionaire platform owner whose messaging app sits at the center of political battles, criminal investigations, and culture‑war arguments about free speech. His name is now ...

Telegram has powerful but confusing granular controls for privacy and security.

Telegram’s built-in TON Wallet is launching in the U.S., allowing users to send and manage crypto directly within the app The self-custodial wallet supports stablecoin transfers, token swaps, and zero-fee crypto purchases via MoonPay. More than 100 ...