Hamster Kombat is preparing to launch its second season, during which the platform aims to achieve integration with third-party gaming proposals. The team behind the game expects to expand beyond Telegram and allow for the sharing of items across games, thereby broadening the scope of their integration, as described in their updated roadmap. Hamster Kombat…
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The founder of Telegram has announced plans to support TON-based non-fungible token (NFT) gifts later this year. This new feature will allow users to convert limited-edition animated gifts into NFTs on the TON blockchain. These tokenized gifts can be displayed on user profiles or traded for Telegram’s in-app currency, Stars. Additionally, users will have the…
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Telegram founder Pavel Durov has clarified the platform’s privacy policies, emphasizing that no significant adjustments have been made regarding how Telegram handles user data. He revealed that since 2018, Telegram has disclosed IP addresses and phone numbers of criminals when legally required. Durov stressed that this is a longstanding policy, ensuring compliance without compromising the…
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Popular cryptocurrency game Hamster Kombat has started token listing on big markets including OKX and ByBit. Still, the continuous community turmoil around the recent HMSTR token airdrop has tempered the enthusiasm around the release. Hamster Kombat: ‘Unfair’ Token Distribution The Hamster Kombat crew has been alleged of unfair airdrop distribution of the HMSTR tokens. Many…
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A Russian digital services expert has predicted a future where passport-based identification for Internet access becomes the norm, citing a broader trend towards the de-anonymization of online spaces. His comments follow a move by Telegram to disclose user data during rule violation investigations, reflecting a significant shift in how anonymity is handled on the web.…
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Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, made his first public statement after his arrest in Paris. He was questioned by French authorities for four days over claims that he could be held responsible for illegal activities of Telegram users. Durov expressed surprise, citing that Telegram has an official representative for such matters. He pledged…
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South Korean police are investigating Telegram for allegedly facilitating deepfake sex crimes. They plan to work with French investigators following the detention of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France for similar investigations. “Telegram does not readily provide investigation data, such as account information, to us or other state investigative bodies, including those in the U.S.,”…
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The United Nations has expressed serious concerns about the arrest and charges against Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, citing potential human rights issues. A U.N. spokeswoman called for adherence to international human rights standards, emphasizing the need for legality and proportionality in regulating social media platforms. United Nations Raises Human Rights Concerns Over Arrest of…
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Vladislav Antonov, a financial analyst at Bitriver, one of Russia’s largest mining data center operators, believes that post-airdrop interest in Hamster Kombat, the popular tap-to-earn game, will grow quickly. However, if the game fails to evolve from its current ‘clicker’ state, this interest might wane, and users may migrate to other similar projects. Interest In…
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The crypto market is driven by fear and uncertainty as Toncoin (TON) faces a deeper correction following days of intense selling pressure. The arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov last Saturday triggered a sharp decline in TON’s price, resulting in a more than 25% retrace. This development has alarmed investors, raising concerns about the asset’s…
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