There were a lot of nonsense about recent post with the network speed banner, I think I’m responsible to make some clarifications:

1. It’s known that Premium users can DOWNLOAD files faster, but Telegram never advertised faster UPLOAD speed (the files you send). You can easily verify it with feedback from public Telegram chats or websites like Reddit.
2. Value “increase speed X times” is dynamic (not hardcoded in the strings) and rules by the server.
3. Some public channels spread a rumour with the Swiftgram’s screenshots about upload/download speeds limit of 10 mbps. There’s no confirmation of that in the source code. Perhaps, the value for this rumor has been taken from the screenshot and misinterpreted.
4. With that being said, Telegram chose a new way to promote Premium - a separate network Error prefix instead of well-known Suggestions from server, like the suggestion to get Premium with a discount. What’s the reason behind such implementation?

I've found that Pavel Durov may announce "Digital Dollars" integration on Token2049 conference in Dubai within couple of hours.

Digital Dollars on TON are based on USDT, a US dollar backed stablecoin. Now you can send and receive them right in Telegram. As easy as sending a message.

...Except for the USA and other prohibited jurisdictions

Swiftgram 10.12 is available in App Store!
Everything from latest Telegram update and a little feature to quickly copy any image to clipboard.

Telegram introduces Telegram Stars - new currency for bots/mini apps. Telegram will block bots on mobile platforms “for App Store and Play Store compliance” that will use conservative Fiat payment methods.

Currency can only be withdrawn as crypto (TON blockchain).

Swiftgram 10.13 available in App Store!

Telegram just launched Stars and the prices are weird.

UPD: Telegram fixed the prices