Telegram Rolls Out TON Wallet to U.S. Users, Integrating Crypto into Chats

Telegram has launched TON Wallet for U.S. users, enabling over 87 million Americans to manage crypto seamlessly from within the app. Built on the TON blockchain, the self custodial wallet supports sending, receiving, and storing Toncoin, USDT, NFTs, and more all without leaving chat rooms. Ethereum like Mini Apps, trading tools, staking portals and pay off ramps via MoonPay are integrated into the wallet interface. TON token prices rallied after the launch, driven by on chain usage and growing access across Telegram’s ecosystem.

The built in recovery model uses split key authentication tied to Telegram account and email, reducing reliance on complex seed phrases. Fraud protections including whitelist/blacklist warnings and transaction simulation are being added. Analysts believe this rollout removes friction for crypto newcomers and positions messaging apps as crypto gateways to mainstream users.