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ForkLog 32 07.02.2025

Community Outraged by Strengthening of TON’s ‘Monopoly’ in Telegram

Telegram developers have mandated that all third-party crypto wallets must exclusively use the TON Connect protocol to connect to The Open Network. This was disclosed by a representative of the TON Foundation to Cointelegraph. The new requirement is part of an exclusive agreement, under which all mini-apps in the messenger’s ecosystem can only use the […]

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ForkLog 19 06.02.2025

Pavel Durov’s Case Unlikely to Reach French Courts Before 2026

The case against Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France will not be brought to court for at least a year or more, according to Wired, citing local prosecutors. According to the agency’s spokesperson, Maïlys de Rêke, it is too early to discuss any settlement between the authorities and the businessman. The messaging app attracted law […]

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ForkLog 7 30.01.2025

b0rder1ess to Host Inaugural Web3 Festival on The Open Network

The two-day online TON Festival is set to take place in April 2025 via the Telegram application TONFest. Details were announced on the event’s page on X.

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ForkLog 46 21.01.2025

Telegram Restricts Crypto App Development to TON Network

On January 21, Telegram and TON Foundation announced an exclusive agreement mandating that integrated Web3 applications use only The Open Network. This was reported by Decrypt. The partnership aims to maintain a scalable and secure user experience. According to TON Foundation President Manuel Stotz, existing wallet protocols for third-party networks will be prohibited, except for […]

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ForkLog 27 16.01.2025

Telegram malware scams targeting crypto investors surge 2,000% in two months

The number of recorded malware scam incidents targeting crypto investors on Telegram has surpassed traditional phishing attacks, Scam Sniffer analysts reported. 1/6 ? ALERT: Our data shows a concerning trend—Telegram malware scams have surpassed traditional phishing! From Nov 2024 to Jan 2025:— Malicious Telegram group scams increased by 2000%+— Regular phishing remained stable Here’s why […]

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ForkLog 11 14.01.2025

TON to expand its US operations

The TON Foundation, the organisation behind the TON blockchain, has elected a new president and announced a “strategic course” to expand operations in the United States. TON Foundation welcomes @ManuelStotz as its new President, focusing on expanding operations in the US. ? With a strong background in global investment and blockchain, Manuel is well-positioned to […]

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ForkLog 74 09.01.2025

Telegram handed U.S. authorities data on 2,253 users

In 2024, the Telegram messenger provided U.S. authorities with data on 2,253 users upon request, 404 Media reported, citing the Transparency Report bot. According to the report, from 1 January to 30 September 2024 the platform granted 14 U.S. requests for IP addresses and/or phone numbers, affecting 108 users. In total for 2024, authorities sought […]

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ForkLog 10 23.12.2024

Telegram’s Reserves Surpass $500 Million Excluding Cryptocurrencies

By the end of 2024, Telegram’s total revenue exceeded $1 billion, marking its first profit since the start of monetization, according to the messenger’s founder, Pavel Durov. He noted that over the year, the number of Telegram Premium subscribers tripled, surpassing 12 million. Advertising revenues also showed growth. “We are closing the year with more […]

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ForkLog 27 19.12.2024

Uzbek Teen Detained for Cryptocurrency Exchange via Telegram

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan has detained a 17-year-old resident of Bukhara for providing cryptocurrency exchange services on Telegram. This was reported by the press service of the department. According to the investigation, over a period of seven months, the teenager conducted more than 4,000 transactions on the Binance exchange, amounting to a […]

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ForkLog 41 19.12.2024

TON Space Wallet Exits Beta Phase

On December 19, developers at The Open Platform (TOP) announced the official launch of the non-custodial wallet TON Space following the conclusion of its beta phase. Alongside new navigation, users can now seamlessly transition between TON Space and Wallet. Both wallets are now presented as equivalent options. “Enabling the self-service offering will allow TOP to […]

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ForkLog 13 13.12.2024

StarWallet Telegram Bot Enhances Wallet and Launches Crypto Payment Service

The team behind the Telegram bot StarWallet has unveiled an updated version of its cryptocurrency wallet application and launched StarPay, a service for invoicing and receiving payments in cryptocurrency. This was reported to ForkLog by representatives of the project. StarWallet is a multi-currency custodial Telegram wallet, launched in May 2024. The application supports anonymous exchange […]

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ForkLog 11 11.12.2024

Notcoin Introduces Earn Program for Wallet Users

Developers of the gaming Web3 project Notcoin have unveiled the Earn launchpool platform, enabling users to earn rewards for holding tokens in the Wallet integrated with Telegram. This was reported by The Block. The initiative aims to incentivise participants in The Open Network (TON) ecosystem without resorting to complex staking mechanisms. Holders of TON-based coins […]

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