Telegram Earned $525M in H1 2024, fueled by crypto integration and $TON sales, with profits of $335M. Digital asset holdings rose to $1.3B, aided by a $225M Toncoin ad deal.
Despite founder Pavel Durov's legal issues, operations continue, while concerns persist over content and reliance on crypto. Plans include expanding ads, launching business accounts, and a possible IPO to address $2.4B debt by 2026.