Major Expansion for Telegram's Crypto Ecosystem

Telegram has officially introduced its TON Wallet to US users, marking a strategic move into the American cryptocurrency market. This integrated solution enables seamless digital asset management directly within the messaging platform, eliminating the need for external wallet applications.

Self-Custodial Design with Full Asset Control

The wallet's architecture gives users complete ownership of private keys while supporting multiple cryptocurrencies including USDT and Toncoin. Transactions mirror standard messaging functions, with added capabilities for NFT transfers and token swaps through integrated platforms like Ston.fi.

Financial Gateway to Telegram's Mini Apps

Beyond basic transactions, the wallet serves as the primary payment infrastructure for Telegram's growing ecosystem of Mini Apps. Egor Danilov of The Open Platform emphasized its role in connecting users with decentralized services: "This creates frictionless access to Web3 tools within an environment where people already spend hours daily."

Enhanced Security Measures Coming Soon

The development team plans to implement advanced fraud prevention features including transaction simulation tools and address whitelisting. These additions aim to protect the platform's 【87 million】 US users from common crypto scams while maintaining ease of use.

Strategic Timing Following Funding Milestone

The US rollout follows The Open Platform's recent $28.5 million Series A funding at a $1 billion valuation. ——Industry observers note the timing aligns with growing regulatory clarity for crypto services in key American markets——, potentially positioning Telegram as a mainstream gateway for digital asset adoption.

Zero-Fee Onramps and Bank Withdrawals

Notable features include fee-free USDT purchases via Apple/Google Pay and a novel off-ramp function enabling direct bank transfers. The wallet currently processes transactions worth 【$1.2 million】 daily across supported regions, with expectations of significant growth in US volumes.

Global Adoption Versus Localized Compliance

While already accessible to 100 million users worldwide, the US introduction required specific regulatory adjustments. The solution avoids custody of user assets, instead providing interface tools that comply with existing financial regulations.