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ForkLog 20 28.05.2024

Notcoin Surges 40% in a Day: Experts Weigh In

On May 28, the price of the NOT token from the Web3 gaming project Notcoin surged by over 40%, nearly recovering from a significant post-listing drop. Concurrently, the total TVL in The Open Network (TON) reached $320.87 million. ForkLog consulted experts on how recent ecosystem developments have influenced asset price dynamics. NOT is retesting the […]

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ForkLog 59 28.05.2024

How Telegram became the go-to venue for crypto scams

Telegram now dominates as the platform most frequently exploited for cryptocurrency fraud. Unlike old-fashioned phone scams, which rely on instant reactions and blind trust, messaging allows scammers to cultivate victims over time. Grigory Osipov, director of investigations at «ШАРД», explains the most common Telegram schemes to ForkLog. Why Telegram? The most popular venues for crypto […]

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ForkLog 34 23.05.2024

Telegram to Introduce In-App Currency on TON Network

Starting June 12, the messaging app Telegram will introduce an in-app currency, Telegram Stars, for purchasing digital goods and services within bots and mini-applications. The company has communicated this update to developers. This initiative follows a notification from Apple regarding a breach of App Store policies, which prohibit internal payments from customers, including cryptocurrencies. Non-compliance […]

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ForkLog 10 21.05.2024

Wallet Integrates Notcoin Support on P2P Platform

The Wallet integrated into the Telegram messenger has launched P2P trading for the NOT token of the Web3 gaming project Notcoin. Users will be able to buy and sell coins on Telegram using more than 290 supported payment methods. From May 20 to 22, all transactions on the P2P market will be free of charge. […]

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ForkLog 20 09.05.2024

Odessa Resident Loses $32,000 in Binance Scam

An Odessa resident has reported to the police a case of fraud involving an attempt to purchase cryptocurrency. This was reported by the Telegram channel “Dumskaya”, citing sources within the agency.

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ForkLog 61 24.04.2024

Telegram Unveils Toncoin Investment Scam

Fraudsters are promoting a financial pyramid scheme in Telegram based on investments in the cryptocurrency Toncoin (TON). This was reported by experts from Kaspersky Lab. Participants are encouraged to purchase one of the “booster” plans and invite friends to the project via a referral link, promising passive returns in TON. Plans range from “bicycle” to […]

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ForkLog 70 23.04.2024

Telegram Username Gifted to Pavel Durov After $80,000 Sale

Tech blogger Pavel Fedorov sold his Telegram username @pavel for $80,000 in TON tokens. This was reported by Pavel Durov. According to the messenger’s founder, Fedorov “claimed” his nickname nine years ago for free. He used the auction platform Fragment for the sale. The lot was purchased by the user @founder, who also owns @crypto […]

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ForkLog 57 19.04.2024

The Rise and Fall of TON: Analyzing the Impact of Durov’s Announcements

In April, the team behind The Open Network (TON) blockchain, with participation from Telegram founder Pavel Durov and Tether’s Paolo Ardoino, made several announcements. These included the issuance of USDT on its network and cryptocurrency payments for content creators. Durov described this as a “real use case for Toncoin” for the messenger’s 900 million users. […]

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ForkLog 54 19.04.2024

Telegram’s Wallet Introduces USDT Transactions on TON

The Wallet integrated into the Telegram messenger has launched USDT transactions based on The Open Network (TON). This was announced by TON CEO Andrey Rogozov during the Token2049 conference in Dubai. No fees are charged for USDT operations on TON within Telegram. Additionally, users can instantly send assets to their contacts in the messenger without […]

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ForkLog 42 19.04.2024

Telegram to Reward Content Creators with Toncoin

Telegram is set to reward content creators and enable cryptocurrency purchases for goods. This announcement was made by the messaging app’s founder, Pavel Durov, during the Token2049 conference in Dubai. According to Durov, starting next week, the company will allow tipping in cryptocurrency based on the TON blockchain. Content creators will receive up to 70% […]

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ForkLog 57 17.04.2024

Pavel Durov Discusses Bitcoin Holdings, Telegram IPO, and Government Requests

Telegram’s founder, Pavel Durov, revealed in an interview with American journalist Tucker Carlson that he solely owns the messaging app and keeps part of his savings in Bitcoin. Durov stated that he initially rejected the idea of attracting venture capital for Telegram’s development to maintain independence—“the company’s goals and mission might conflict with the priorities […]

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ForkLog 13 11.04.2024

Toncoin Surpasses Cardano in Market Capitalisation After Reaching New High

TON reached an all-time high of $7.6. The asset’s growth is driven by numerous announcements from The Open Network and Telegram. On April 11, the price of Toncoin (TON) exceeded $7.6, marking a new all-time high. Over the past week, the asset has risen by approximately 50%. 15-minute chart of TON/USDT on OKX exchange. Data: […]

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