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June 1, 2026
Blockchain, Crypto News

Telegram takes back TON in major 2026 blockchain takeover

Telegram has made one of the biggest moves in crypto this year by taking direct control of The Open Network, better known as TON. On May 4, 2026, Telegram...

February 18, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

Telegram Blocks 7.46 Million Channels as Russia Weighs April 1 Ban

Messaging platform Telegram is facing mounting pressure in Russia after blocking millions of channels while regulators consider a potential nationwide restriction as early as April 1. According to state...

June 24, 2025
Crypto News, Finance

Telegram-Based Darknet Marketplaces Rise After Huione Shutdown, Led by Tudou Guarantee

Despite the highly publicized shutdown of Huione Guarantee a notorious crypto-enabled darknet marketplace Telegram-based alternatives are rapidly filling the void. According to new research from blockchain analytics firm Elliptic,...

June 5, 2025
Crypto News, Finance

Banned but Not Broken: Huione and Xinbi Crypto Markets Resurface Despite Telegram CrackdownTRM Labs reveals how two of the largest illicit crypto marketplaces are adapting and thriving after bans

Despite a high-profile crackdown by Telegram on May 13, the Huione Guarantee and Xinbi Guarantee crypto marketplaces have quickly reemerged under new names and channels, continuing to operate on...

May 28, 2025
Crypto News, Finance

Toncoin Surges 6% as BlackRock Reportedly Eyes Telegram’s $1.5B Bond Offering

Toncoin (TON), the digital asset affiliated with the popular messaging app Telegram, spiked over 6% on Wednesday amid growing speculation that Wall Street giants are lining up to participate...

May 25, 2025
Crypto News, Finance

French Court Bars Telegram Founder Pavel Durov from Attending Oslo Freedom Forum

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has been denied permission by a French judicial authority to travel to Norway for the upcoming Oslo Freedom Forum, a key global conference focused on...

May 14, 2025
Crypto News, Finance

Elliptic Uncovers \$8.4B USDT Cybercrime Network on Telegram Linked to Xinbi

In a major takedown that underscores the growing intersection between cryptocurrency and organized online fraud, blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has exposed a massive cybercrime operation on Telegram revealing that...

March 16, 2025
Crypto News, Finance

French Court Grants Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Temporary Travel to Dubai: Report

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has been granted permission by a French court to temporarily leave France and travel to Dubai, according to a report by Barron’s. Durov Departs France...

March 16, 2025
Crypto News, Finance

Toncoin Open Interest Surges 67% Following Pavel Durov’s Departure from France

Toncoin’s Open Interest (OI) surged by 67% in the past 24 hours following reports that Telegram founder Pavel Durov was granted permission to leave France after being detained for...

March 16, 2025
Crypto News, Finance

Telegram’s Pavel Durov Temporarily Departs France Amid Legal Issues, Toncoin Surges

Telegram founder Pavel Durov, who had been detained in France since August last year, has been granted temporary permission to leave the country and travel to Dubai, according to...