# Telegram

Type: Product

Source: Crypto Intelligence Brief — https://getcryptobrief.com/entity/telegram
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## Timeline

- **2026-07-01**: Singapore Police Advisory Issued — Police warn public of multiple cryptocurrency scam variants exploiting World Cup 2026 excitement, including fake ticketing sites, fraudulent tokens, phishing, and malware.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Fake World Cup Tokens & Wallet Drains: Singapore Police Issue Crypto Scam Alert
2026-07-05 00:10:29 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Scammers are creating fraudulent World Cup tokens and ticketing sites demanding Bitcoin and USDT, then disappearing with funds. The Singapore police advisory highlights how deepfakes and malware intensify the threat to crypto holders.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/world-cup-crypto-scams-tokens-phishing

### Telegram Wallet Launches Self-Custodial Yield Vaults for BTC, ETH, and USDT
2026-02-26 14:42:49 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Telegram has integrated self-custodial Vaults into its in-app crypto wallet, allowing its 900 million+ users to earn yield on major assets like Bitcoin, Ether, and USDt. This move marks a significant step in bringing decentralized finance capabilities directly to a mainstream messaging platform.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/telegram-wallet-yield-vaults-btc-eth-usdt

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