Messaging App Telegram Is Profitable, Says Founder Durov

Messaging App Telegram Is Profitable, Says Founder Durov

Telegram is profitable after 11 years, thanks to ads and premium subscriptions, its CEO said. The platform’s revenue exceeded $1 billion, with $500 million in cash reserves. Telegram faces global scrutiny over misinformation and its lack of content moderation. Encrypted messaging service Telegram is finally profitable about 11 years after it was founded, CEO Pavel…

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63 arrested in operation targeting cross-border sex worker ring, with mastermind working in Hong Kong

63 arrested in operation targeting cross-border sex worker ring, with mastermind working in Hong Kong

A joint operation by Hong Kong, Macau and mainland Chinese law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrest of 63 people for allegedly operating a cross-border prostitution ring, with its mastermind and core members caught in the city. Police Chief Inspector Tang Hoi-tung from the organised crime and triad bureau said on Friday officers had…

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