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Telegram Takes Over as TON’s Largest Validator — Toncoin Surges 32%

May 5, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Pavel Durov announced Telegram will take over driving The Open Network and become its largest validator, slashing fees to near zero. Toncoin jumped more than 32% on the news.

AlphaTON Capital Files $420.69M Shelf Registration to Expand AI Infrastructure and Strengthen the Telegram Ecosystem

December 5, 2025 Gonzalo

AlphaTON Capital has filed a $420.69M shelf registration to scale AI infrastructure supporting Telegram’s Cocoon network and expand decentralized digital finance.

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Rumors Hint at Telegram Launching UFC-Themed NFT Gifts on TON

December 5, 2025 Gonzalo

UFC fighters are posting coordinated teasers referencing Pavel Durov and Telegram, sparking rumors that UFC-themed NFT gifts may soon launch on the TON blockchain.

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Pavel Durov Unveils Cocoon: A Decentralized AI Compute Network on TON

October 29, 2025 Gonzalo

Pavel Durov announced Cocoon, a decentralized AI computing network on TON, where GPU owners can earn by processing AI requests. Launch scheduled for November.

TON Accelerator Launches $5M Program to Foster Cross-Chain Growth on The Open Network

November 4, 2024 Gonzalo

TON Accelerator announces a $5M program to drive cross-chain growth, expanding TON’s reach and supporting projects in DeFi, gaming, and staking.

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UTONIC Protocol Secures $100 Million TVL for TON’s First Restaking Solution

September 14, 2024 Gonzalo

UTONIC Protocol secures $100M in total value locked, advancing TON’s first restaking solution and boosting the decentralized finance ecosystem.

TON Blockchain Partners with Pyth Network to Elevate Data Delivery for Developers

August 14, 2024 Gonzalo

TON Blockchain has partnered with Pyth Network to provide developers with real-time, institutional-quality data feeds, enhancing DeFi application development.