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TON Wallet Integrated Into Telegram Rolls out Across the US

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 […]

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Telegram Rolls Out Integrated Crypto Wallet to US Market After Regulatory Breakthrough

Telegram Rolls Out Integrated Crypto Wallet to US Market After Regulatory Breakthrough

Key Notes The multi-chain wallet supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, Toncoin, Tether and hundreds of other cryptocurrencies natively within Telegram. US users gain access to zero-fee dollar-to-crypto conversion, direct card withdrawals and peer-to-peer crypto transfers via DMs. Telegram’s wallet already serves over 100 million users globally after launching in Asian and European markets during 2023. Telegram Messenger

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Snoop Dogg’s Digital Collectibles Generate M in 30 Minutes – NFTs Making a Comeback?

Snoop Dogg’s Digital Collectibles Generate $12M in 30 Minutes – NFTs Making a Comeback?

American Rapper Snoop Dogg’s newest NFTs collection achieved a complete sellout within 30 minutes, accumulating more than $12 million in sales via Telegram. Telegram’s founder, Pavel Durov, celebrated the achievement on July 9, announcing that blockchain minting capabilities and secondary market functionality would launch on the platform within 21 days. According to Durov, nearly one

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TOP Raises .5 Million at  Billion Valuation for Global Expansion

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

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Telegram Shuts Down Huione’s Largest Crypto Scam Market Ever, But Rivals Take Over with 400% Volume Surge

Telegram Shuts Down Huione’s Largest Crypto Scam Market Ever, But Rivals Take Over with 400% Volume Surge

Telegram shutting down Huione Guarantee, the largest illicit marketplace in history, with over $27 billion in transactions, paradoxically strengthened the dark market as rival platforms experienced a 400% volume surge and quickly absorbed the criminal user base. Following blockchain analytics firm Elliptic’s investigation, Telegram banned thousands of channels and accounts linked to Huione on May

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Telegram Bond Sale Lures BlackRock, Citadel Into .5B High-Yield Bet – Despite CEO Probe

Telegram Bond Sale Lures BlackRock, Citadel Into $1.5B High-Yield Bet – Despite CEO Probe

Key Takeaways: Telegram is raising $1.5 billion through a bond sale, with backing from BlackRock, Citadel, and Mubadala. CEO Pavel Durov is under investigation in France and remains unable to travel. The proceeds will go toward repurchasing 2021 bonds, with the new debt offering a 9% yield and potential equity conversion. Telegram is proceeding with

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French Court Blocks Pavel Durov’s Travel to Oslo Freedom Forum

French Court Blocks Pavel Durov’s Travel to Oslo Freedom Forum

Key Takeaways: A French court denied Pavel Durov permission to attend the Oslo Freedom Forum. Durov remains under legal restrictions in France after being indicted on six charges tied to Telegram’s misuse. He accused French intelligence of pressuring him to censor political content Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov will not appear in person at the Oslo

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Telegram’s Durov Calls out French ‘Manipulation’ Over Censorship Demand

Telegram’s Durov Calls out French ‘Manipulation’ Over Censorship Demand

Telegram fiercely rejects alleged French intel pressure to censor conservatives, exposing explosive claims of European election meddling and reaffirming its uncompromising stance on free speech. Telegram Refuses to Be Europe’s Political Weapon Telegram founder Pavel Durov revealed on May 19 that French intelligence sought to interfere in Romania’s presidential election by pressuring him to censor

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M Gone? Telegram Crypto Project’s Co-Founder Arrested For Alleged Fraud

$15M Gone? Telegram Crypto Project’s Co-Founder Arrested For Alleged Fraud

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure A co‑founder of Blum, a crypto project built into Telegram Mini Apps, was arrested this week in Moscow on fraud charges. Vladimir Smerkis, who once ran Binance’s operations in Russia, now faces an investigation under Article 159 of the Russian Criminal Code. His detention

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Ethena Labs partners with TON to integrate USDe into Telegram ecosystem

Ethena Labs partners with TON to integrate USDe into Telegram ecosystem

Ethena Labs, the team behind the synthetic dollar USDe, has announced a strategic partnership with the TON blockchain. According to a May 1 statement, this move brings both USDe and its yield-generating counterpart, sUSDe, directly into the Telegram ecosystem. Ethena said: “This represents one of Ethena’s most meaningful launches to date. [Telegram] Users within [in

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