Messaging giant Telegram has plans to launch its own cryptocurrency: here's the leaked white paper detailing the tech behind it and the upcoming ICO.

Both Nikolai and Pavel Durov, as well as a number of Telegram’s senior developers, are listed in the white paper. However, there has been no official comment from either of the Durov brothers.

The Telegram logo is displayed on a number of screens on August 26, 2024 in London, England. Data shows where the app is being most downloaded. Leon Neal/Getty Images ...