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Telegram's crypto wallet launches in the US with built-in staking, swaps, and zero-fee on-ramps

Jul. 22, 2025

Telegram users in the US can now access DeFi features natively, making digital asset management easier and more integrated than ever.

Telegram's crypto wallet launches in the US with built-in staking, swaps, and zero-fee on-ramps

Key Takeaways

TON Wallet is now available in the US, letting Telegram users manage digital assets and perform crypto transactions within the app.
Users can access features like staking, swaps, and zero-fee USDT on-ramps directly in Telegram, powered by the TON Blockchain.

TON Wallet, a self-custodial crypto wallet built on the TON blockchain, has launched in the US, enabling users to send, receive, and manage their digital assets right inside the Telegram messaging app, without the need for a separate app or browser extension.

“We’ve embedded crypto natively into Telegram, not as an add-on, but as part of how people already communicate,” said Andrew Rogozov, CEO of The Open Platform (TOP), which has achieved unicorn status with a $1 billion valuation following a successful funding round.

Over 100 million users worldwide activated their TON Wallet in 2024. With Telegram’s US user base exceeding 87 million, according to Sensor Tower, the rollout could unlock major growth opportunities.

“With Wallet in Telegram, sending digital assets feels as simple as sending a message, no friction, no extra steps. At the same time, users stay in full control of their keys and funds. This isn’t just a wallet, it’s a self-custodial gateway to Web3, powered by TON Blockchain, right inside the app people use every day,” Rogozov added.

At launch, TON Wallet offers several key features, including crypto transfers within Telegram chats for USDT, Toncoin, and other TON-based assets, built-in trading tools with market charts and analytics, staking capabilities, and zero-fee USDT purchases via Apple Pay, Google Pay, and credit cards through MoonPay.

The US launch of TON Wallet marks a major milestone in bringing decentralized finance (DeFi) into everyday life, said Max Crown, CEO of the TON Foundation, in a statement.

The integration of the TON blockchain into Telegram removes barriers that have kept everyday users out of DeFi by offering direct, intuitive access within a familiar app, according to Crown.

“This isn’t just about convenience, it’s about putting financial freedom in the hands of real people and delivering real utility through a platform they use every day,” he emphasized.

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