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Telegram’s crypto wallet goes live to its 87 million U.S. users

UNITED STATES, JUL 22 – TON Wallet offers U.S. Telegram users seamless crypto management with zero-fee USDT purchases and staking, joining over 100 million global activations in 2024, boosting decentralized finance adoption.

  • On July 22, 2025, Telegram Messenger LLC began rolling out its TON Wallet to its 87 million U.S. users, embedding a self-custodial crypto wallet into Telegram's interface.
  • Before this U.S. rollout, over 100 million global activations in 2024, despite years of regulatory uncertainty, setting the stage for the US launch.
  • At launch, TON Wallet supports crypto transfers, staking, analytics, zero-fee USDT purchases via MoonPay for Telegram users.
  • The rollout grants American users access to the TON ecosystem, while fostering expansion of Mini Apps in Telegram’s in-app economy.
  • Slavik Baranov said `a significant step toward mainstream cryptocurrency adoption`, adding $6 billion in volume, 5.5 million users, and 27 million operations as STON.fi prepares for broader adoption.
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According to the original report, Telegram has decided to expand access to its cryptocurrency wallet for no less than 87 million users in the United States. This movement marks a significant step in the adoption of its TON wallet, which has been available to international users since 2023. The integration of the TON wallet directly into the Telegram app facilitates its use for new cryptocurrency enthusiasts and suggests a smoother transition to …

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NBC LA broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
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