Wallet in Telegram has launched its self-custodial TON Wallet natively embedded within the Telegram app for all US users, marking the first integration of a self-custodial crypto wallet into a mainstream US messaging platform. The solution eliminates the need for external apps or browser extensions, allowing seamless sending of Toncoin (TON), Tether (USDT), and other TON-based assets directly within chats while maintaining full user control of private keys.
CEO Andrew Rogozov emphasized the frictionless experience: "Sending digital assets feels as simple as sending a message." The integration includes zero-fee USDT purchases via Apple Pay, Google Pay, and credit cards through MoonPay's infrastructure, which now also enables bank card withdrawals – a first for TON Wallet. Users gain access to built-in trading tools and third-party protocols offering competitive yields.
With Telegram boasting 87 million US users and Wallet in Telegram reporting over 100 million global users in 2024, TON Foundation CEO Max Crown hailed this as "a major step toward making decentralized finance part of everyday life." The wallet supports hundreds of tokens alongside NFTs and connects to TON-based dApps via TON Connect. At launch, Toncoin traded at $3.25 – down 2.9% in 24 hours but up 15% monthly.