Telegram's Shortlink Domain Temporarily Suspended Due to OFAC Compliance

The t.me shortlink domain used by messaging app Telegram was suspended for a day due to compliance with U.S. Treasury sanctions, specifically related to First VPN. The domain is now back online after being placed on 'serverhold' and lifted early Tuesday.

By Zack Whittaker · TechCrunch · July 14, 2026, 14:10 UTC

Topics: .me domain OFAC compliance Telegram U.S. sanctions

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