Apple, Google remove apps tied to $24B crypto scam

January 24, 2025

Catenaa, Tuesday, January 21, 2025 – Apple and Google have taken down several apps developed by the Cambodia-based Huione Group after allegations of the company running the largest dark web marketplace for illicit transactions, valued at $24 billion.  According to reports by blockchain analytics firms Elliptic and Chainalysis, Huione Group operates Huione Guarantee, a Telegram-based […]

Crypto Scam Markets Regroup After Telegram Crackdown

June 29, 2025

Catenaa, Sunday, June 29, 2025- Telegram’s attempt to dismantle Asia’s largest illicit crypto marketplace has triggered a rapid resurgence, with successor platforms now processing nearly $27 billion in stablecoin transactions, according to blockchain analytics firm Elliptic. After Telegram banned Huione Guarantee on May 13, activity on the marketplace collapsed. However, Elliptic reported that Tudou Guarantee, […]

Crypto Scammers Shift to Telegram, Malware Scams Surge 2,000%

January 23, 2025

Catenaa, Thursday, January 23, 2025- Crypto scammers have made a major pivot to Telegram, with malware scams now surpassing traditional phishing in volume, increasing by 2,000% since November, according to security firm Scam Sniffer.  These new scams involve sophisticated malware distributed through fake verification bots in fraudulent Telegram groups, including fake trading, airdrop, and alpha […]

Elon Musk Denies Telegram’s $300M Grok AI Partnership Claim

May 30, 2025

Catenaa, Friday, May 30, 2025-Elon Musk on Wednesday refuted Telegram’s announcement of a $300 million partnership to integrate xAI’s Grok chatbot into the messaging app, saying no agreement has been finalized. The contradiction followed Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s public claim that his company had entered a cash-and-equity deal with Musk’s xAI to deploy Grok across […]

Telegram Adds NFT Conversion for Digital Gifts via TON

January 13, 2025

Catenaa, Monday, January 13, 2025 – Telegram is expanding its Web3 footprint by enabling users to transform digital gifts into tradable NFTs through The Open Network (TON). The feature, announced in the messaging platform’s first 2025 update, allows users to upgrade over 20 digital gift items, such as animated artworks and custom messages, into NFTs […]

Telegram CEO Durov Granted Temporary Leave from France

March 16, 2025

Catenaa, Sunday, March 16, 2025-Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov has been granted temporary leave from France as authorities continue investigating alleged criminal activities on his platform, sources said.  Durov, 39, left France on Saturday with official authorization, a key development in the case that has drawn global scrutiny. The Russian-born entrepreneur, who also holds […]

Telegram Fined $640K in Australia Over Content Delays

February 24, 2025

Catenaa, Monday, February 24, 2025-Australia’s online safety regulator, the eSafety Commission, has fined messaging platform Telegram 1 million Australian dollars (about $640,000) for its delayed response to an inquiry regarding its measures to prevent the spread of child abuse material and extremist content.  Telegram, which was asked to provide details on its efforts to combat […]

Telegram Plans $1.5B Bond Sale After xAI Grok Deal Injection

May 29, 2025

Catenaa, Thursday, May 29, 2025-Telegram is seeking to raise $1.5 billion through a bond issuance, just days after securing a $300 million partnership deal with Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence firm xAI, according to the Wall Street Journal. The bond offering will reportedly include contributions from existing backers BlackRock and Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala, with Citadel expected […]

Telegram Unveils TON Staking for Institutions at 4.7% APY

June 30, 2025

Catenaa, June 30, 2025-Telegram users can now earn 4.7 percent annual rewards on staked TON, thanks to a new institutional-grade service from P2P.org and development team Ton Whales. The offering opens staking to any address holding a minimum of 10 TON, roughly $30, through a widget available in all TON Connect–compatible wallets. The service automatically […]

TON-Based NFT Marketplace MRKT Launches as Telegram Mini App

May 20, 2025

Catenaa, Tuesday, May 20, 2025-A new NFT marketplace called MRKT has launched inside Telegram, allowing users to buy, sell and trade digital collectibles such as gifts and stickers directly within the messaging app. Developed by an anonymous creator who goes by the name “Tyler Durden,” the mini app is built on the TON blockchain and […]

Whale.io Moves to Web for Better Gaming Experience

February 25, 2025

Catenaa, Monday, February 24, 2025 – Whale Casino, one of the largest operators in the Telegram gaming community, has announced a shift in its operational strategy, discontinuing its Telegram bot service. The move is a response to recent changes on the platform and a push to enhance user experience through its web-based platform, whale.io. In […]