Telegram-linked TON blockchain to focus on US growth under Trump

January 14, 2025 Coin Telegraph

Telegram-linked blockchain project, TON, is set to focus on growth in the US market under the incoming administration of US President-elect Donald Trump.

Telegram-linked blockchain project, The Open Network (TON), is set to focus on growth in the United States under the incoming administration of US President-elect Donald Trump.

The US is set to become a key market for TON under Trump’s administration, a spokesperson for the TON Foundation confirmed to Cointelegraph on Jan. 14.

The US push will be led by newly appointed TON Foundation president and board member Manuel Stotz.

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DOGS memecoin releases roadmap for first half of 2025

January 10, 2025 Coin Telegraph

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“Our mascot will make appearances at major events, providing unique experiences for our users,” the DOGS team announced.

DOGS, a memecoin built on The Open Network (TON), released its roadmap for the first half of 2025, outlining plans for DOGS-themed games, community engagement through local philanthropy, and expanded payment use cases for the DOGS token.

According to the roadmap, users will have the option to use their DOGS tokens, which were inspired by a drawing of Telegram founder Pavel Durov’s dog, to make online and offline purchases, such as gift cards and travel bookings, later this year.

Individuals will also be able to register local chapters of nonprofit organizations to facilitate charity work funded through the community’s $4.5 million charity pool of 6 billion unclaimed DOGS tokens.

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Telegram answered 900 US requests for user data in 2024: Report

January 7, 2025 Coin Telegraph

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Telegram reportedly fulfilled 900 total requests from the US for IP addresses and phone numbers affecting 2,253 users.

The messaging app Telegram fulfilled 900 inquiries from the US requesting personal information about its users, with the majority coming in after CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest in France.

According to a Jan. 7 report from 404 Media, Telegram fulfilled 14 requests for “IP addresses and/or phone numbers” from the US between Jan. 1 and Sept. 30, 2024. However, the platform reportedly responded to 900 total inquiries from the US for the year, affecting 2,253 users, suggesting that the number of requests escalated after October.

On Aug. 24, French authorities arrested Durov over allegations Telegram facilitated criminal activity. The CEO said in October that the platform had been providing IP addresses and phone numbers of alleged criminals to authorities in different countries upon request since 2018 — a policy disclosed in Telegram’s privacy policy.

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Arthur Hayes-Backed Ethena Labs Reveals Plans To Build Telegram-Based Payments and Savings Tool

January 5, 2025 The Daily Hodl

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The crypto project backed by BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes wants to explore a potential market for financial services on the messaging platform Telegram. In a statement, Ethena Labs says it’s mulling building a Telegram-based savings and payment application this year as it sees a $50 billion market for its synthetic dollar USDE. “Rather than compete […]

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Telegram CEO Flags Rising EU Censorship While Russia Preserves Open Access

January 1, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Russian Telegram users now have more media freedom than Europeans, as EU censorship grows—raising alarms over the future of free expression across digital platforms. Pavel Durov Exposes Media Censorship Divide Between EU and Russia Telegram’s CEO, Pavel Durov, has criticized media restrictions in the European Union, highlighting what he described as greater freedom for Russian […]

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LastPass threat actor steals $5.4M from victims just a week before Xmas

December 17, 2024 Coin Telegraph

LastPass threat actor steals .4M from victims just a week before Xmas

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White hat organization Security Alliance (SEAL) urged users to transfer crypto funds from LastPass if their private keys have been stored there since December 2022 or earlier.

The notorious LastPass hackers may have just ruined Christmas for another 40 victims by stealing $5.36 million from LastPass users — just eight days before the holiday.

LastPass fell victim to a data breach in December 2022, when the hackers were able to copy a backup of customer vault data from encrypted storage.

As of September, more than $35 million worth of crypto had been stolen — but factoring in the $5.36 million and a $4.4 million incident from Oct. 25 would bring that figure closer to $45 million.

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DOGS token to donate $4.5M of unclaimed airdrops to charities

December 3, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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DOGS has also entered into a partnership with Best Friends Animal Society, a nonprofit dedicated to animal welfare in the US.

DOGS, a memecoin built on The Open Network (TON), plans to donate over 6 billion tokens worth about $4.5 million to nonprofit organizations worldwide following the launch of a charity portal in late November.

The new platform allows registered nonprofit organizations across the globe to apply for funding, “reflecting DOGS’ commitment to redirect a significant portion of unclaimed airdrop tokens toward charitable initiatives,” it told Cointelegraph.

“Over the course of the year, more than 6 billion DOGS tokens, equivalent to $4.5 million at the current rate, will be distributed to selected organizations, following a thorough approval process,” it added.

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Bitget Wallet launches $20M grant for Telegram Mini Apps

November 11, 2024 Coin Telegraph

Bitget Wallet launches M grant for Telegram Mini Apps

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Despite TON’s TVL dropping more than 50% since July, Bitget Wallet and Foresight Ventures have given another boost to Telegram’s Mini App ecosystem.

Bitget Wallet, a non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet by Bitget exchange, continues promoting crypto adoption on Telegram by launching a new funding initiative for Telegram Mini Apps.

Crypto investment firm Foresight Ventures and Bitget Wallet on Nov. 11 jointly launched a new $20 million support program for Telegram Mini Apps, according to an announcement shared with Cointelegraph.

The new funding program aims to support the development of new projects in Telegram’s Mini App ecosystem and create new opportunities for developers and projects.

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Trader Says Telegram Gaming Token Primed To Rally by Nearly 100%, Updates Outlook on Ethereum and Dogecoin

November 8, 2024 The Daily Hodl

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A popular crypto strategist is suddenly flipping bullish on an altcoin connected to a viral game on the encrypted messaging platform Telegram. Analyst Ali Martinez tells his 77,300 followers on the social media platform X that Notcoin (NOT) could soar 100% from its current value. “Notcoin is showing a promising risk-to-reward setup. With a falling […]

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Telegram is becoming a one-stop app like China’s WeChat — Bitget CEO

November 7, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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According to DemandSage, Telegram boasts approximately 950 million monthly active users and has raised over $4 billion since its launch.

Telegram and the separate, decentralized Open Network have the potential to elevate the messaging platform into an all-encompassing application that includes social media, payments, finance, entertainment, gaming, and communication capabilities — much like China's popular WeChat app.

According to Gracy Chen, the CEO of exchange and wallet provider Bitget, Telegram's symbiotic relationship with the independent Open Network and its crypto trading features distinguishes the application from competitors and positions it for massive growth. The CEO told Cointelegraph:

The Bitget CEO also cited the meteoric adoption of Telegram in emerging market economies — particularly among young people in Africa as further evidence of the application's potential to become an everything app used by billions of individuals.

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