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Russia ‘Unblocks’ Telegram Messenger in Surprise Reversal

The move comes two years after Russia first began blocking the popular messaging app.

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Telegram Ditches $1.7Bln Blockchain Launch

Founder Pavel Durov slams U.S. rules on crypto after months of delays and investor unrest.

Will Telegram Ever Launch Planned $1.7Bln Blockchain Project?

Pavel Durov's TON crypto project beset by technical delays, legal challenges, and investor frustration.

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Telegram May Delay Coin Launch as SEC Halts U.S. Sales

The messaging app, founded by Russian entrepreneur Pavel Durov. is evaluating ways to solve the problem.

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Telegram Messenger Could Start Testing Crypto Platform in September

Telegram entrepreneur Durov raised $1.7 billion last March with one of the most successful ICOs of all time.

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Popular Russian Political Blogger ‘Stalingulag’ Reveals His Identity

Opposition leader Alexei Navalny has called Stalingulag Russia's "leading political columnist."

Russia Struggles for Technology to Block Telegram Messenger

Russia is experimenting with more precise technology to block individual online services after an attempt to shut down banned messaging service Telegram...

Telegram to Turn Over Terror Suspects’ Data Under New Privacy Policy

Telegram users suspected of terrorism will now have their personal data turned over to the authorities on court orders.

Russian Investigators Buy Chinese Technology for Cell Phone Surveillance

The Magicube is reportedly able to access Telegram, Skype and Viber message history; acquire Facebook and Twitter data; and break into Apple and Android...

Top Russian Court Rules in Favor of FSB Telegram Encryption Demands

The ruling leaves intact the court’s decision on March 20, 2018 that the FSB can legally demand access to user’s encryption keys, Interfax reported...

Russia’s ‘Big Brother’ Law Enters Into Force

Controversial anti-terror legislation requiring storage of people's communications entered into force on Sunday

Russian Official Calls to Ban Instagram Over 'Leningrad Terror Attack'

Russian officials had previously blamed Telegram for the attack in St. Petersburg.

VPN Sales Soar After Russia Bans Telegram App, Media Reports

Some services saw a 1000% increase in customers since the ban.

opinion Elizaveta Osetinskaya

Why It Was Time for Pavel Durov to Bid Russia Goodbye (Op-ed)

The crackdown on Telegram shows ambitious Russian entrepreneurs are better off leaving their country

Russia Could Ban Messaging Service Viber, Minister Says

“There aren’t any reasons to block Viber yet.”

Nearly Half of Russians Willing to Share Messages With Authorities – Poll

The Levada poll was conducted after the Telegram ban was enforced by regulators.

Here's What Happened at the Telegram Protest in Moscow

Free speech supporters brought paper planes — Telegram's logo — of various sizes and placards bearing slogans against censorship.

Telegram March Kicks Off in Moscow

Thousands have amassed in central Moscow to protest against the government's decision to ban the Telegram messaging service.

Russian Internet Users Suffer Under Chaotic Telegram Ban

State regulators disrupt online services in their effort to ban the Telegram messaging service.

opinion Andrei Pertsev

The Telegram Ban Is Forcing Ordinary Russians to Break the Law (Op-ed)

No doubt the authorities were counting on the usual support.

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