ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Telegram is now requiring third-party crypto wallets to use TON Connect and is restricting mini-programs to the TON blockchain, raising concerns in the crypto community about decentralization and exclusivity.It is reported that the new requirements are part of Telegram's collaboration with the TON Foundation, which makes TON the only supported blockchain network for its messaging service.A spokesperson for the TON Foundation stated, "Wallets in Telegram are unaffected because these wallets are based on TON and only support TON Connect for decentralized application interactions, but in the future, third-party wallets that do not adopt TON Connect will no longer be supported."

ChainCatcher news, according to Solid Intel, French prosecutors have stated that the case involving Telegram founder Pavel Durov will take at least a year to reach the court trial stage, and it is too early to negotiate a settlement.

ChainCatcher news, the AI gaming network GOAT Gaming on Telegram announced the completion of a $4 million strategic financing round, led by TON Ventures, Karatage, Amber Group, and Bitscale Capital, with participation from Framework Ventures, Mirana Ventures, Folius Ventures, Sfermion, and The Spartan Group.According to reports, GOAT Gaming is developed by the gaming platform Mighty Bear Games on Telegram, providing competitive and casual games with real cash rewards. The platform is powered by AlphaGOATs, which are autonomous AI agents that can compete, earn money, and grow. Its AlphaAI toolkit enables third-party developers to seamlessly publish, monetize, and scale games.According to RootData, in July 2022, the game studio Mighty Bear Games completed a $10 million financing round, led by Framework Ventures.

ChainCatcher news, according to on-chain analyst Ali's monitoring, since Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France in August 2024, based on on-chain data from cryptocurrency market research institutions, investors have sold over 890,000 TON.

ChainCatcher message, officially launched by UXUY, incubated and invested by Binance Labs, introduces the GroupUP application based on Telegram communities. This is the first crypto product launched since the new regulations from Telegram and TON.UXUY GroupUP is a social application where Telegram group owners can add @UXUYAgentBot and grant admin privileges to enable group interactions based on Telegram communities. Group members can check in daily to not only receive UXUY Point ($UP) rewards but also unlock airdrops of popular assets in the TON ecosystem, including NOT, DOGS, CATI, and more.UXUY founder Kevin stated, "The new regulations from Telegram contain enormous opportunities, and UXUY will leverage its advantages to expand its exploration on the TON network."

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Telegram will stop its messaging service (including mini-programs) support for blockchains and cryptocurrencies other than TON.According to the announcement, as part of a new collaboration between Telegram and the TON Foundation, TON will become the exclusive blockchain infrastructure for the Telegram mini-program ecosystem. Telegram will continue to accept TON as the sole token for services such as Telegram Stars, Telegram Premium, Telegram Ads, and Telegram Gateway.

ChainCatcher news, the modular infrastructure TradeOS has launched a brand new Meme DEX platform, allowing users to purchase Solana Meme assets with one click using the native trading system through Telegram, utilizing Apple and Google Pay.Users can get the latest Solana Meme news in real-time through Telegram communities, mini-programs, or AI bots, enabling direct, one-stop, decentralized purchasing.TradeOS is a modular decentralized infrastructure that aims to revolutionize the online C2C/B2B trading system through zk-TLS/TEE-TLS technology. Its launched Meme DEX platform guarantees transactions based on "Proof-of-Delivery," which are unlocked only after delivery certification is completed, and there is no need for private key custody, allowing users to control their own funds during transactions. It has now integrated multiple AI Meme trading bots to create DeFAI autonomous trading.

ChainCatcher message, Slow Mist founder Yu Xian posted a reminder that there has been a surge of counterfeit Safeguard scam activities on the Telegram platform recently. Hackers are luring users by impersonating comments, enticing them to install Trojan programs, ultimately leading to asset theft.If a user's computer unfortunately gets infected, it is recommended to take the following security measures immediately:Transfer all funds from any wallets that have been used, even password-protected extension wallets should not be taken lightly;Change all saved passwords in browsers, account passwords for logged-in accounts, and two-step verification (2FA);Modify the passwords for accounts on other applications like Telegram, even if no related threats have been discovered at the moment;Yu Xian suggests that users back up important data and then reinstall the system, and install well-known antivirus software such as AVG, Bitdefender, Kaspersky, etc. Currently, this scam mainly targets Windows and Mac users. Although there is no threat on mobile devices at present, users should still remain vigilant.

According to Chaincatcher news and data from Cryptorank.io, the monthly active users of the Telegram wallet UXUY have surpassed 7.7 million. UXUY will reshape on-chain transactions based on the Telegram social relationship chain, creating the next generation of Social Trading platform.The UXUY Telegram wallet cleverly integrates community interaction mechanisms through encrypted groups, Bots, and the APP, allowing users to issue trading commands with one click and complete rapid on-chain transactions.In addition, UXUY has introduced AI Agents to provide users with AI-driven on-chain trading services. Diverse AI Agents analyze trading characteristics and decentralized community suggestions, achieving a separation of user decision-making and trade execution, significantly enhancing trading efficiency and accuracy.

ChainCatcher message, user @0xDiyaaa shared a security incident related to the Telegram Safeguard scam, reminding everyone to raise security awareness as the year-end approaches. The user clicked on a TG link disguised as a validator bot in the comments section of a social platform, which executed a malicious command, putting their assets at risk. Fortunately, they had a handwritten mnemonic phrase backed up in advance, allowing them to transfer their assets in time and wipe their computer, avoiding greater losses.In addition, SlowMist founder Yu Xian also pointed out that this scam has expanded to Mac users. When users see specific instructions in Telegram, their clipboard may have been compromised by malicious code, and if they continue to follow the instructions, they will face serious security consequences.Try to avoid clicking on unknown links, especially TG links in the comments section of social platforms, and ensure that your wallet mnemonic phrase is backed up to respond quickly to emergencies.

Chaincatcher news, announced by UXUY, incubated and invested by Binance Labs: The number of users of the UXUY Telegram wallet (@UXUYbot) has surpassed 10 million, making it the fastest-growing multi-chain wallet in the world.As the world's first multi-chain wallet on Telegram, UXUY not only supports the TON network but has also achieved comprehensive support for dozens of mainstream public chains, including the Bitcoin Lightning Network, BNB Chain, Solana, Base, and more, aiming to bring more diversified assets and richer crypto scenarios to 900 million Telegram users.Currently, over 1.2 million users have completed multi-chain asset transactions using UXUY. By leveraging Telegram's ecological advantages, UXUY has established deep collaborations with numerous public chains, significantly lowering the transaction threshold for users and providing traders with trading rewards in $UP (UXUY Point).UXUY founder Kevin stated: "The current 10 million users come from nearly 70 countries and regions, and Telegram is becoming the best entry point for the globalization of the crypto industry. UXUY creates more possibilities for Social Trading through social networks."

ChainCatcher news, Telegram founder Pavel Durov stated in his personal channel that Telegram has firmly supported the value of freedom of speech long before it became a political security issue, emphasizing that its core values are not influenced by the U.S. election cycle.He also pointed out that while other platforms have recently announced a reduction in censorship, the real test will come when the political winds change again.

ChainCatcher news, according to Protos, Telegram has significantly increased its compliance with data requests, providing detailed information on over 2,000 users to U.S. authorities in 2024.According to a report by 404 Media, between January 1 and September 30, 2024, Telegram complied with 14 requests from the U.S. related to "IP addresses and/or phone numbers." These requests affected a total of 108 users. However, in the remaining time of 2024, Telegram continued to comply with 900 requests from the U.S., involving a total of 2,253 users.Shortly after Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested, Telegram updated its privacy policy, clearly stating that it would provide IP addresses and phone numbers to authorities in accordance with valid legal orders. Previously, Telegram had stated that it would only provide this information if the requests were related to potential terrorism offenses.

ChainCatcher news, the Telegram cryptocurrency cashback and rewards platform TONCASH has received a strategic investment from TON Ventures. TONCASH is currently expanding actively in the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America.Ben Usinger, CEO and co-founder of TONCASH, stated: "This investment deepens our collaboration with Telegram and The Open Network, enabling us to provide the best online shopping and rewards experience for Web3 users. With the strategic support of TON Ventures, we are driving the adoption of on-chain payments, attracting millions of users through innovative cashback mechanisms, and redefining how brands connect with customers in the Web3 space."

ChainCatcher news, according to Tech Crunch, Telegram has released its first update for 2025, introducing third-party supported account verification, NFT gift conversion, and message search filters. Accounts verified by third parties will display a unique badge instead of the traditional blue checkmark, aimed at preventing scams, reducing misinformation, and enhancing the security of the social platform through a decentralized approach.Additionally, Telegram has launched a feature to convert gifts into NFTs with custom backgrounds and icons. Users can give gifts through Telegram Stars, which can be purchased via in-app purchases or by connecting a TON wallet, and NFTs can be traded on different platforms. To cover blockchain transaction fees, Telegram will charge a fee for upgrading gifts to NFTs.The platform also provides creators with a way to monetize through cryptocurrency, which can be used for payments in games and applications. The update also includes emoji reaction features and new search filters, enhancing the user experience in private chats, group chats, and channels.

ChainCatcher news, according to data from TonStat, the number of accounts on the TON network increased from about 4 million to 128 million over the course of a year. According to Joonmo Kwon, CEO of Delabs Games, the GameFi market valuation reached approximately $17 billion by mid-year, largely due to the rise of the Telegram gaming ecosystem.However, despite the increase in adoption rates for Web3 games in 2024, the GMCI gaming index shows that as of December 18, major gaming-related tokens have fallen by about 7% year-to-date. This index includes major gaming tokens such as BEAM, GALA, and IMX, but does not include TON (which has risen over 100% this year).

ChainCatcher news, according to official information, the OKX Mini Wallet based on Telegram has officially launched a new red envelope feature, currently supporting the TON network. Users can easily create digital currency red envelopes within Telegram, send them to friends, and customize the collection conditions, enhancing social fun and interactivity.As an industry-leading one-stop Web3 gateway, the OKX Web3 Wallet now supports over 100 popular public chains, providing a seamless experience across four platforms: App, plugin, web, and Telegram Mini Wallet. For more details, please visit the link.

ChainCatcher news, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) stated that Telegram and WeChat have applied for the licenses required to operate their platforms in Malaysia next year.MCMC said in a statement on Thursday: "Failure to do so may result in regulatory action, which all parties wish to avoid."

ChainCatcher news, Telegram founder Pavel Durov stated in his personal TG channel: "2024 is going to be a very good year for Telegram, as we achieved profitability for the first time three years after starting commercialization. The number of Telegram Premium subscribers has tripled, exceeding 12 million. Advertising revenue has also increased several times. Telegram's total revenue for 2024 has surpassed $1 billion, and cash reserves exceed $500 million (excluding crypto assets).Over the past four years, Telegram has issued approximately $2 billion in debt and repaid part of the debt this fall by taking advantage of favorable bond prices."