According to Odaily, Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced on his personal Telegram channel that the number of Telegram Premium subscribers has doubled this year, exceeding 12 million. Additionally, advertising revenue has increased significantly. In 2024, Telegram's total revenue surpassed $1 billion, with cash reserves exceeding $500 million by the end of the year, excluding cryptocurrency assets. Over the past four years, Telegram has issued approximately $2 billion in debt.