New Cryptocurrencies in Telegram Wallet and Zero-Fee Trading Until the End of March
Telegram has expanded its built-in Wallet by adding new features to the Trade section. Users can now buy and exchange more than 30 popular cryptocurrencies directly within Telegram. New tokens include Ethereum, XRP, Solana, Litecoin, Shiba Inu, Polkadot, Aptos, Injective, Worldcoin, and others.
Starting March 24, zero fees apply to all exchanges. The promotion will run until the end of the month. To mark the launch, Wallet is also holding a 10,000 USDT giveaway.
What’s New
— Over 30 newly supported cryptocurrencies, including ETH, XRP, SOL, DOGE, LINK, LTC, SHIB, DOT, APT, NEAR, ICP, RNDR, TIA, FLR, ZRO, TRUMP, PI, and more.
— All tokens can be purchased using TON or USDT.
— All trades happen directly inside Telegram without redirects or third-party services.
— No trading fees until March 31. A 0.9% fee will be introduced starting April 1.
— A 10,000 USDT giveaway for users who make a single transaction of €50 or more by March 31. Winners will be announced on April 1.
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Giveaway Terms
The 10,000 USDT giveaway is part of the Trade Assets Campaign running from March 24 to March 31, 2025 (until 23:59 UTC). To participate, users must meet the following criteria:
— Make a single exchange between any supported tokens in Wallet for €50 or more (or equivalent in other currencies).
— Be verified at the Basic level (or, in some cases, Extended or Advanced, based on internal policies).
— Only the first eligible transaction during the campaign counts. Additional transactions do not increase chances of winning.
— Users with restricted or blocked accounts are not eligible to participate.
— A total of 1,000 winners will be randomly selected. Each will receive $10 in USDT.
— Prizes will be credited within 4 days after the campaign ends.
— Wallet reserves the right to end or change the campaign in case of technical issues.
Users may contact @wallet_supportbot within 7 days after the campaign ends for prize-related questions.
Why This Matters
Telegram continues to bring cryptocurrency into users’ everyday digital routines by embedding it within a familiar interface. With Wallet, users can start with simple actions — send Toncoin to a friend, buy USDT, or try out a crypto game — all without needing technical knowledge.
The design avoids complexity. There are no seed phrases or blockchain terms. The cryptocurrency becomes another tool, not a separate topic.
The Trade section follows the same logic. Instead of advanced charts, there’s a clear price, a swap button, and a list of popular tokens. Users aren't prompted to make investment decisions — they’re just completing a familiar action in a new context.
The token list reflects this approach. Alongside well-established assets, Wallet includes memes, experimental protocols, and politically charged tokens. The update seems to respond to user behavior rather than define it.
Strategic Context
Telegram doesn't promote Wallet as a separate product. It works inside the messenger and follows the same principles: fast, simple, and direct. All operations run on the TON infrastructure, which ensures scalability and reliability.
Wallet is becoming a gateway to Web3 through swaps, transfers, mini-apps, P2P markets, and gaming projects. TON Space, which allows external wallets, expanded this ecosystem but didn’t replace the built-in Wallet — it complements it for more advanced users.
Jurisdictional restrictions suggest Telegram is aligning with regulatory frameworks, while still expanding functionality in supported regions.
What This Says About Telegram’s Strategy
The broad addition of tokens, temporary zero fees, and in-app trading all point to a focus on simplifying crypto interaction.
Wallet evolves as a day-to-day tool built into Telegram’s messaging environment. This makes digital assets more accessible without requiring users to change their digital habits or learn new systems.
The integration of trading, filtering, and token support creates a straightforward crypto infrastructure within a familiar interface. Telegram adds features by expanding what already works.
Editorial Note
Telegram gradually taught users how to handle cryptocurrency within the messenger. The interface was limited, the scenarios were simple — but that was enough to reduce friction and make new behaviors part of users' digital routines.
The arrival of new tokens and expanded functionality doesn’t come as a surprise. It feels like a natural continuation of what's already embedded in everyday use.
We’ve been watching this from the beginning — and it’s in these quiet shifts that Telegram’s strategy becomes most visible.
