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Telegram’s mandate for third-party wallets to use TON Connect restricts all Mini Apps to the TON blockchain, raising concerns over decentralisation and exclusivity. This move risks alienating developers and users, potentially leading to user attrition and reduced platform relevance in the crypto space.

Telegram has released yet another game revolving around President Trump, called Trump's empire. In this game, players are given the chance to build Trump's political and business empire in exchange for a potential token aridrop.

Trump's Empire is a Telegram-based crypto game where players build a business and political empire while earning for a potential airdrop. The game uses Donald Trump's name and likeness but operates without his direct involvement. The key question: will the President endorse it or shut it down?

Telegram has chosen TON as its exclusive blockchain and token for crypto apps and games, prohibiting the integration of other blockchains or tokens. This solidifies TON's position as the central network for Telegram's crypto ecosystem.

Nansen has teamed up with TON Blockchain, a high-performance Layer 1 developed by Telegram, to introduce advanced analytics tools that will enhance insights, drive innovation, and accelerate Web3 adoption. What new tools can we expect next?

Telegram enhances security with decentralised verification and adds NFT gifting and advanced search, fuelling a TON price rally.

With TOMA’s launch just a week away, Telegram game Tomarket has pivoted from The Open Network (TON) to Aptos, a rival layer-1 blockchain. This unexpected move raises the question: is TON losing its edge?

Telegram's crypto reserves surged to $1.3 billion, driving profits and offsetting challenges like CEO Pavel Durov's legal issues. Despite growth in ads and subscriptions, concerns over content moderation and debt financing linger.

In October, Ronald Spektor stole $6.5 million through a phishing scam posing as Coinbase Support. ZachXBT's investigation reveals untraced funds and possible accomplices, offering hope for new leads from victims or insiders. But currently the trail has run cold.

Despite over 50% drop in TON’s TVL since July, Bitget Wallet and Foresight Ventures are reinforcing support for Telegram’s Mini App ecosystem with a $20 million grant to boost growth and innovation.