ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the developers behind Notcoin, Open Builders, announced the launch of the launch pool platform Earn, aimed at rewarding users who hold TON-based tokens in the Telegram Wallet app by providing a way to unlock rewards without a more complex staking mechanism to encourage user participation in the ecosystem.The team stated that Earn rewards come from the launch of new projects, which actually airdrop a portion of tokens to existing holders of TON tokens linked to Telegram (such as NOT and DOGS). Users can participate in multiple project pools simultaneously, such as the Notcoin pool or the DOGS pool, with hourly rewards distributed based on the user's ranking in the on-chain snapshot leaderboard. The team also mentioned that there are pools specifically for gold, platinum, and early Notcoin stakers.

ChainCatcher news, Scam Sniffer has issued a security warning, revealing a new type of composite scam targeting cryptocurrency users. This scam has two main attack paths: system infection and account hijacking. The scammers first disguise themselves as well-known cryptocurrency KOLs, commenting on legitimate posts to lure users into joining so-called "exclusive investment" Telegram groups. Once users join the group, they will immediately receive a verification request from a fake bot named OfficiaISafeguardBot. These verifications are usually set with very short time windows, creating a sense of urgency.On a technical level, the verification process injects malicious PowerShell code into the clipboard without the user's knowledge. Once executed, it will automatically download and run malware that can compromise system security. These malware have been flagged as malicious by VirusTotal and have recently caused multiple incidents of private key theft. Another attack method is to induce users to provide Telegram account-related information, including phone numbers, login verification codes, and two-step verification passwords, thereby gaining complete control over the user's Telegram account.Scam Sniffer offers the following security recommendations:Do not execute commands from unknown sourcesCarefully verify the authenticity of official channelsBe vigilant about any verification requests with time pressureUse hardware wallets to store cryptocurrency assetsAvoid running arbitrary code and installing unknown softwareNever share Telegram verification codes and two-step verification passwords

ChainCatcher message, Slow Mist founder Yu Xian posted on the X platform to remind that many people have recently fallen victim to the Telegram Safeguard scam.This scam mainly consists of two types: account theft and Trojan implantation. The former involves hackers stealing Telegram accounts, while the latter involves implanting Trojans onto computers. Users must remember to never provide their phone numbers, login codes, or two-factor authentication passwords, and should be cautious of unfamiliar links and codes to avoid significant losses.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Telegram founder Pavel Durov appeared in a Paris court at 10 AM CET on December 6, accompanied by his lawyers David-Olivier Kaminski and Christophe Ingrain. Sources say the court's inquiry focused on allegations related to Telegram's potential use for illegal transactions.Pavel Durov stated that he trusts the French judicial system but declined to provide details about the case.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the no-code Telegram mini-program launcher and cryptocurrency distribution infrastructure SODA announced the completion of a Pre-Seed round of financing, led by Gagra Ventures, with participation from Kenny Li (founder of Manta Network and p0x Labs), Marat Khichikov (executive partner at Bitfury Group), Seb (founder of Sophon), and Omakase (early contributor to Sushiswap). Specific amounts and valuation information have not been disclosed.SODA supports Memecoin developers in utilizing Telegram as a distribution channel, and is expected to launch in December 2024, initially supporting Solana, EVM, and TON blockchains, with plans to expand to Sui, Aptos, and others in the future.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the perpetual contract DEX KiloEx has now integrated the OKX Web3 wallet into its launched Telegram Mini App. Users can log in to the KiloEx Mini App using the OKX Web3 wallet to enjoy gaming and trading while earning rewards.The OKX Web3 wallet is an industry-leading one-stop Web3 gateway, now supporting over 100 public chains, unified across App, plugin, web, and Telegram.

ChainCatcher news reports that financial documents show Telegram's revenue reached $525 million in the first half of this year, a 190% increase compared to the same period in 2023. Of this, $225 million came from a one-time Toncoin advertising transaction. Telegram's digital asset value significantly increased in the first half of 2024, rising from nearly $400 million at the end of last year to $1.3 billion.According to the documents, nearly half of the revenue ($225 million) came from a one-time transaction with an unnamed institution. Under the terms of the deal, Telegram "was compensated" in exchange for allowing the cryptocurrency Toncoin to be the exclusive payment method for small businesses to purchase ads on the app.The documents indicate that this exclusive agreement was terminated on October 1. Telegram achieved a net profit of $335 million in the first half of this year. Compared to the full-year revenue of $342 million and a loss of $173 million in 2023, these figures suggest that Telegram was on track for its first annual profit before Durov's detention.

ChainCatcher news, the Telegram trading bot Rush Meme has become the first to support the DuckChain mainnet, allowing users to trade tokens on DuckChain with one click. DuckChain is a TON Layer2 solution supported by TON Scale Labs and Arbitrum.It is reported that the Rush Meme Bot is incubated by the leading cross-chain bridge Owlto Finance, providing users with faster and cheaper Meme coin trading services, currently covering mainstream public chains such as SOL, ETH, BNB, BASE, SUI, and Duckchain. Rush Meme innovatively achieves the shortest trading path through smart network identification and one-stop multi-chain support, creating a fast and secure trading experience for meme players.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the OKX Mini Wallet based on Telegram has now launched the Discovery section, helping users experience the latest Telegram mini-programs based on different public chains within Telegram. Users can also participate in TON Cryptopedia and other check-in tasks through the Discovery section on Telegram.

ChainCatcher news, as the meme market continues to heat up, the demand for meme-based social scenarios is also increasing. The UXUY Telegram wallet (@UXUYbot) has officially launched the meme red envelope feature, allowing users to create on-chain meme red envelopes with one click through the wallet, which can be sent to Telegram friends, groups, or other social platforms like X. This will expand the user base of meme token holders and promote the unique culture of memes.In the first phase, on-chain billions of meme red envelopes will be sent to loyal users of the UXUY Telegram wallet. Users can discover and claim the red envelopes through official channels without paying Gas fees. Meme tokens will be directly issued to users' UXUY Telegram wallets, with the first round of red envelope tokens including popular meme tokens on the BNB Chain and Base chain. The second round of red envelopes will initiate the distribution of meme tokens on the Solana chain.The next-generation decentralized multi-chain trading platform UXUY is incubated and invested by Binance Labs, and currently has products launched on iOS, Android, and Telegram across multiple platforms. UXUY founder Kevin stated, "Memes drive massive growth in on-chain transactions. UXUY not only supports multi-chain asset trading but also expands the spread of meme culture in social scenarios through products like red envelopes."

ChainCatcher news, Binance co-founder He Yi stated on social media that his Telegram account has now been unblocked.Previous news, He Yi posted that his Telegram account was maliciously reported and banned, and reminded users not to be deceived during the ban period.

ChainCatcher news, ETHGlobal held its latest hackathon after Devcon in Bangkok, Thailand last weekend, with a total of 713 projects submitted. The judges included Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, Aave founder Stani Kulechov, Base founder and head Jesse Pollak, and many other important participants in the Ethereum ecosystem.The ten finalists selected by the judges focused on the rapidly growing areas of the crypto field, including meme coins, AI agents, DAO tools, and more. This hackathon offered a prize pool of $750,000, which is also the largest prize pool in ETHGlobal's history.The winning teams included AI DAO tool DAOGenie, ZK sorter Zubernetes, AI Web3 agent Industry AI, fitness GameFi project LootGO, Telegram DAO bot minidao, DeSci project Cat In A Box, Telegram battle game BubbleWars, cryptocurrency QR payment tool ETHPark-QR in Thailand, blockchain game Dark Factory, and game launch platform Metaloot.

ChainCatcher message, Binance co-founder He Yi posted on social media, "My Telegram account @heyibinance has been maliciously reported and banned. If anyone claims to be Yi on Telegram, it is a scam."

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, OKX Web3's OKX Connect has now integrated with over 100 popular mini programs on Telegram, including MemeFi, Major, Yescoin, Cats & Dogs, etc. Users can seamlessly experience a multi-chain world within Telegram through OKX Connect, getting a head start in exploring numerous popular mini programs.OKX Connect is a communication protocol between wallets and applications within the Telegram ecosystem, helping developers seamlessly connect their DApps developed on Telegram with different blockchains to provide users with the best experience. For Telegram Mini Apps that support OKX Connect, users can directly invoke the OKX Web3 wallet and the Telegram-based OKX Mini wallet for signing transactions and other DApp interactions.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, PancakeSwap has launched a Swap Bot on Telegram, supporting trading of BNB chain tokens through v2, v3, and Stableswap pools.

ChainCatcher news, Web3 wallet Bitget Wallet announced a partnership with Foresight Ventures to launch a Telegram mini-program support program, establishing a $20 million fund aimed at supporting innovative projects and tool development within the Telegram ecosystem, accelerating the development of the Telegram ecosystem. The program will focus on three areas: user guidance and education tool development, financial and security infrastructure construction, and the expansion of the mini-program ecosystem. Selected projects will receive comprehensive support, including technical guidance, operational support, and marketing resources, while also having the opportunity to gain listing support from Bitget Exchange and further investment from Foresight Ventures.As the first Web3 wallet to fully support and deeply engage with the Telegram/TON ecosystem, Bitget Wallet's recently launched Lite version of the multi-chain wallet for Telegram has surpassed 8 million users within two weeks. Additionally, its self-developed cross-chain development kit OmniConnect will assist Telegram mini-program projects in achieving multi-chain integration.