A Telegram username reportedly changed hands for $2 000 000, while Discord considered passport-based age verification for users. Monobank may add crypto services, and the United States faces a potential government shutdown, the third in the last six months.

High-value username transaction

Sources indicate a Telegram username sale concluded at $2 000 000, reflecting strong demand for premium digital identifiers. The buyer acquired exclusive control of a short, memorable handle that can influence resale value and brand recognition.

Discord’s proposed age verification

Discord evaluated a plan to require passport-based checks to verify user age, a measure intended to curb underage access on the platform. Critics warned that such verification could deanonymize users and raise privacy concerns among affected communities.

Monobank and cryptocurrency services

Discussions continue over whether monobank will integrate crypto into its product suite and under what regulatory conditions that integration would be feasible. Bank sources emphasize the need for clear compliance frameworks before launching custodial or trading features.

U.S. shutdown risk

Lawmakers are negotiating funding measures as the United States approaches another potential shutdown, which would be the third within a six-month span. Analysts note that repeated funding impasses can disrupt federal operations and markets.