Telegram has officially expanded access to its integrated cryptocurrency wallet, known as the TON Wallet, to its 87 million users in the United States. This marks a significant milestone for the messaging platform, which had previously limited wallet availability to international users due to regulatory constraints.
The TON Wallet is built on the TON (The Open Network) blockchain, a decentralized layer-1 blockchain originally developed by Telegram. By embedding the wallet directly into the Telegram app, the company aims to simplify the user experience and lower the barrier to entry for those new to cryptocurrency. This seamless integration allows users to send, receive, and manage digital assets without leaving the app.
Telegram first introduced the TON Wallet to global users in 2023. Since then, adoption has grown rapidly, with over 100 million users—roughly 10% of Telegram’s 1 billion active users—activating their wallets within the first year. The TON blockchain currently processes an average of 334,000 transactions per day, reflecting growing engagement and utility.
The expansion into the U.S. market comes after a period of regulatory uncertainty, which had previously delayed the rollout. With this move, Telegram is positioning itself as a major player in the crypto space, offering a user-friendly gateway to blockchain-based financial services for millions of Americans.
