Telegram Launches TON Wallet to US Users

Telegram has officially launched its native cryptocurrency wallet, TON Wallet, for users in the United States. This feature allows users to interact with the broader TON ecosystem, marking a significant expansion of its blockchain-based services. 

Seamless Crypto Experience Within Telegram

Built on The Open Network (TON) blockchain, TON Wallet enables users to send, receive, and store digital assets directly within the Telegram app. This eliminates the need for external downloads or browser extensions, streamlining the user experience. According to Telegram, the launch of the wallet was delayed in the U.S due to regulatory uncertainty.

American users now have access to blockchain-based features within Telegram. This includes payments, decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, games, and marketplaces such as Fragment, a Telegram-based platform for digital collectibles.

Additional features include a built-in trading interface powered by Omniston and STON.fi, which provides optimal liquidity aggregation and token swap routing. The wallet also supports integrated staking through third-party protocols. Users benefit from 0% fees on USDT purchases made via Apple Pay, Google Pay, or credit cards using MoonPay. Moreover, TON Wallet offers an off-ramp feature that enables users to withdraw crypto funds directly to their bank cards.

TON Wallet Adoption Surge

With over 100 million users worldwide having activated their TON Wallet in 2024, the U.S. rollout is expected to significantly increase adoption. Telegram’s U.S. user base exceeds 87 million, according to Sensor Tower, presenting a substantial growth opportunity for the wallet.

“Our goal, our mission here, is to remove as much friction as possible. And this is basically what crypto is trying to solve, especially at the global scale, by removing all the borders,” Andrew Rogozov, CEO of TOP, said.

Additionally, the firm noted that the latest service marks the first time a self-custodial crypto wallet has been embedded into a mainstream messaging platform in the U.S. market. Rogozov described the wallet as the fundamental part of this infrastructure. He said it gives users a way to store assets and interact with Telegram’s growing ecosystem of Mini Apps.

Beyond functioning as a personal wallet, TON Wallet is poised to become a central pillar of Telegram’s in‑app economy. It will also support the continued growth of Telegram’s Mini Apps ecosystem.