Telegram is finally unlocking its crypto wallet for users in the U.S., marking a major step in the platform’s ongoing evolution from messenger to ecosystem. Built on the TON blockchain, the wallet is natively integrated into the app and aims to make crypto more accessible to Telegram’s 87 million American users.
While international users have had access to the feature since 2023, regulatory uncertainty had previously kept the rollout from crossing U.S. borders. Now, with the green light, Telegram’s crypto play enters a new chapter, and a new market.
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According to the company, over 100 million users globally activated their wallets last year, accounting for roughly 10% of Telegram’s 1 billion active users. And momentum is growing: the TON blockchain is currently processing around 334,000 transactions a day.
Telegram is trying to normalize crypto. By embedding the wallet into the familiar Telegram interface, the barrier to entry drops significantly, especially for newcomers to blockchain. It also opens the door for peer-to-peer payments, digital tipping, and potentially even brand-to-fan transactions, all without ever leaving the app.
For marketers, this could be a game-changer. With Telegram already a hub for communities, fandoms, and crypto-native audiences, the integration of seamless digital payments could power new kinds of loyalty, commerce, and engagement strategies.
From token-gated content to exclusive drops, the potential for brands on Telegram just got a serious upgrade.