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Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao denied owning any accounts on Telegram on Monday, saying the popular messaging app’s open access made it unusable for him. CZ was responding to a user on X who asked whether he used Telegram or if all accounts in his name were fake. “I don’t use Telegram. All those accounts are fake,” Zhao wrote. He added that while he was not opposed to the platform itself, he wasn’t happy about anyone messaging him when they know his handle.”  “I get spammed to the point my phone lags,” the former Binance CEO explained, adding that he had previously discussed this directly with Telegram founder Pavel Durov. Durov responds, says he “heard” CZ Closer to midnight on the same day, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov responded to Zhao’s post, saying the Binance co-founder’s earlier feedback had contributed to new features that protect high-profile users from spam. “Your suggestion to let users paywall their inbox was a great idea. Now celebrities can use Telegram without being flooded with messages,” Durov replied. Your suggestion to let users paywall their inbox was a great idea. Now celebrities can use Telegram without being flooded with messages. I’m at https://t.co/HRaZNMghjJ, btw 😉https://t.co/daZlR1R0Xc — Pavel Durov (@durov) September 22, 2025 In March, Telegram launched an update to give content creators, public figures, and everyday users more control over their inboxes. Users can filter incoming messages, and have access to a new info page for first-time chats to reduce scams, and Verification Platform 2.0, which helps startups cut costs on user verification.  Telegram also allowed users to gift Premium subscriptions with its in-app currency, Stars, which came with an option for users to charge a fee for direct messages from people outside their contacts.  If Zhao were to create a Telegram account, he could set a…

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