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ForkLog 21 24.06.2024

Phishing Attacks Target TON Ecosystem

Holders of cryptocurrencies and NFTs within The Open Network (TON) ecosystem have been targeted by widespread phishing attacks aimed at asset theft, according to experts from SlowMist. SlowMist warns that there are many phishing attacks in the TON ecosystem now. Many phishing links (or bots) are spread through groups, using fake airdrops and other methods […]

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ForkLog 21 18.06.2024

Notcoin Abandons Clicker Game Concept for Sustainable Model

Developers of the Web3 gaming project Notcoin are moving away from the clicker game concept to establish a more sustainable model. The game’s creator, Alexander Plotvinov, shared this with The Block. According to him, “tap games” will not achieve long-term success among users and do not contribute to revenue generation. “I don’t think this will […]

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ForkLog 8 18.06.2024

Fraudsters Target Hamster Kombat Players

Two fraudulent campaigns targeting Hamster Kombat players have been identified on Telegram, according to analysts from F.A.C.C.T. The clicker game currently lacks a feature for withdrawing in-game bonuses. However, researchers have found approximately 200 resources offering to mediate their transfer to a TON wallet by linking it to a special application. This allows fraudsters to […]

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ForkLog 21 14.06.2024

Uzbekistan Warns Hamster Kombat Players of Arrest and Fines

Players of Hamster Kombat in Uzbekistan face potential penalties if they convert in-game currency to fiat through cryptocurrency exchanges. This warning comes from local media, citing government authorities. In Uzbekistan, the illegal acquisition, sale, or exchange of cryptocurrencies is prohibited. Such activities are punishable by up to 15 days of administrative arrest or a fine […]

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ForkLog 61 06.06.2024

Pavel Durov Announces Launch of Telegram Stars

Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced the launch of the messenger ecosystem’s internal currency. “Today is a big day, we are launching Telegram Stars — a way to pay for digital services in mini-apps,” he noted. According to Durov, “unlike old-school applications,” mini-apps like Notcoin do not require installation and can quickly expand their user base […]

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ForkLog 35 05.06.2024

Tinkoff Rebrands as T-Bank, Acquires Telegram Username for 20,000 TON

Tinkoff Bank has rebranded, adopting the name T-Bank. For its Telegram channel, the company purchased the corresponding username on the Fragment platform. The transaction took place in April, with @tbank acquired for 20,000 TON (approximately $105,000 at the time of the transaction). The previous owner had paid 104 TON for this username. At the time […]

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ForkLog 29 03.06.2024

Telegram Username @dodopizza Sold for 70,000 TON

The user elector.ton is selling the username @dodopizza and its associated channel on the Fragment platform for $1.02 million (155,555 TON). Representatives of the eponymous pizza chain have filed a lawsuit against the messaging service Telegram in an attempt to secure ownership of the lot, reports RBC. 12 July 2024 | 15:44Update: The username @dodopizza […]

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ForkLog 57 30.05.2024

Telegram’s Wallet Tightens User Data Collection

The cryptocurrency wallet integrated into Telegram, known as Wallet, has announced a change in its custodial service provider and a new data collection policy. This was highlighted by journalist Colin Wu. The official cryptocurrency wallet of Telegram system, Wallet, requires stricter KYC information, requiring name, date of birth and phone number. The announcement stated that […]

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ForkLog 11 28.05.2024

Notcoin Surges 40% in a Day: Experts Weigh In

On May 28, the price of the NOT token from the Web3 gaming project Notcoin surged by over 40%, nearly recovering from a significant post-listing drop. Concurrently, the total TVL in The Open Network (TON) reached $320.87 million. ForkLog consulted experts on how recent ecosystem developments have influenced asset price dynamics. NOT is retesting the […]

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ForkLog 35 28.05.2024

How Telegram became the go-to venue for crypto scams

Telegram now dominates as the platform most frequently exploited for cryptocurrency fraud. Unlike old-fashioned phone scams, which rely on instant reactions and blind trust, messaging allows scammers to cultivate victims over time. Grigory Osipov, director of investigations at «ШАРД», explains the most common Telegram schemes to ForkLog. Why Telegram? The most popular venues for crypto […]

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ForkLog 21 23.05.2024

Telegram to Introduce In-App Currency on TON Network

Starting June 12, the messaging app Telegram will introduce an in-app currency, Telegram Stars, for purchasing digital goods and services within bots and mini-applications. The company has communicated this update to developers. This initiative follows a notification from Apple regarding a breach of App Store policies, which prohibit internal payments from customers, including cryptocurrencies. Non-compliance […]

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ForkLog 7 21.05.2024

Wallet Integrates Notcoin Support on P2P Platform

The Wallet integrated into the Telegram messenger has launched P2P trading for the NOT token of the Web3 gaming project Notcoin. Users will be able to buy and sell coins on Telegram using more than 290 supported payment methods. From May 20 to 22, all transactions on the P2P market will be free of charge. […]

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