Telegram’s Crypto Wallet Officially Launches In The U.S.

1. U.S. Telegram Users Can Now Use The Native Crypto Wallet

After nearly two years of international rollout, TON Wallet — the native crypto wallet of Telegram — has officially launched in the United States. This allows users to buy, sell, and transfer cryptocurrencies directly within the familiar messaging app.

The wallet is developed by The Open Platform (TOP), the first company in The Open Network (TON) ecosystem to achieve unicorn status with a $1 billion valuation. With this expansion, over 87 million Telegram users in the U.S. can now experience DeFi seamlessly within the app they already use.

TON Wallet brings DeFi directly into Telegram

2. What Is TON Wallet? What Makes It Special?

•  - Self-custody wallet: Users have full control over their private keys

•  - Native Telegram integration: No need for third-party apps

•  - Fiat-to-crypto transactions: Thanks to MoonPay integration, users can top up using Apple Pay, Google Pay, or credit cards

•  - 0% deposit fee: When using integrated payment methods

•  - Staking & yield farming support: Users can earn directly from within the wallet

3. Why Launch In The U.S. Now?

According to TOP, key infrastructure and ecosystem developments — such as Toncoin (TON) listings on Crypto.com and Kraken, along with MoonPay integration — were critical prerequisites before entering the U.S. market.

“We waited until the ecosystem was strong enough for meaningful expansion,” shared Irina Chuchkina, Chief Growth Officer of Wallet in Telegram.

4. TON Ecosystem: A Rebound After The 2020 Ban

TON was initially discontinued by Telegram in 2020 due to legal issues. However, a group of independent developers revived the project and brought the TON network back to life.

TOP is also behind several ecosystem products, including:

•  - GetGems (NFT marketplace)

•  - STON.fi (token swap protocol on TON)

Recently, TOP raised $28.5 million in funding, bringing its valuation to $1 billion and making it the first unicorn in the TON ecosystem.

5. Conclusion: TON Wallet – A Gateway To Mainstream DeFi On Telegram

By seamlessly integrating DeFi into a widely-used app like Telegram, TON Wallet is gradually removing barriers for everyday users to access cryptocurrency.

Its U.S. launch is not only a milestone for Telegram, but also a strong indicator that blockchain technology is entering mainstream life — in a natural, accessible way that doesn't require technical know-how.