Telegram news and trends

Refund Fraud Schemes Proliferate on Apps Like Telegram
Security & Fraud // September 11, 2024

Last month’s arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov spotlighted the platform’s ties to criminal activity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Telegram’s Criminal Use Spotlighted After CEO’s Arrest
Cybersecurity // September 08, 2024

The recent arrest of Telegram’s CEO has put the platform’s criminal connections in the spotlight. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Telegram Founder Arrested in France in Cybercrime Probe
Security & Fraud // August 25, 2024

 Telegram’s founder has reportedly been arrested in France as part of a cybersecurity investigation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

The Open Network Blockchain Grows Along with Associated Firm Telegram
Cryptocurrency // July 07, 2024

In the world of cryptocurrency, a project with ties to the popular messaging app Telegram has been making waves this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Interviews & Exclusives
New Flavors Of Crypto — Or Flavors Of The Month For Fraudsters And Terrorists?

August 29, 2019
Cryptos are becoming the Baskin Robbins of the finance world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and […]

Ripple Sizzles, Retail Sales Fizzle And PepsiCo Makes Digital Deliver

February 16, 2018
PepsiCo turned some heads with its quarterly earnings call announcement that it would take some of its tax reform windfall and reinvest it in improving the firm’s eCommerce efforts. Get the Full Story...

Quick Reads
Telegram Opens Its Crypto Wallet to American Users

July 22, 2025
Telegram users in the U.S. can now trade and manage cryptocurrencies inside the messaging app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Refund Fraud Schemes Proliferate on Apps Like Telegram

September 11, 2024
Last month’s arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov spotlighted the platform’s ties to criminal activity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Telegram’s Criminal Use Spotlighted After CEO’s Arrest

September 08, 2024
The recent arrest of Telegram’s CEO has put the platform’s criminal connections in the spotlight. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Telegram Founder Arrested in France in Cybercrime Probe

August 25, 2024
 Telegram’s founder has reportedly been arrested in France as part of a cybersecurity investigation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...