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Pavel Durov Announces 'Largest Rollout' of Non-Custodial Crypto Wallets for Over 1 Billion Telegram Users—GRAM Token Lifts 7%
Pavel Durov said Telegram will add a native non‑custodial crypto wallet to every Telegram app, making the feature available to the platform's more than one‑billion users.
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What happened
Pavel Durov said Telegram will add a native non‑custodial crypto wallet to every Telegram app, making the feature available to the platform’s more than one‑billion users.
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Global impact / market context
A built‑in wallet lets Telegram users store and move crypto without leaving the app, lowering friction for everyday transactions and potentially expanding the user base for the GRAM token and related services.
Analyst inference
Telegram, a messaging service with over 1 billion users, is introducing a non‑custodial wallet that keeps private keys on the user’s device, which could broaden crypto adoption among mainstream mobile users.
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What to watch
- The speed at which Telegram users begin using the new wallet, because higher adoption could increase on‑chain activity for GRAM and boost its utility within the ecosystem. Analyst inference
- Any statements from regulators about non‑custodial wallets embedded in messaging apps, since regulatory clarity could affect Telegram’s rollout timeline and user confidence. Analyst inference
- Competitor messaging platforms announcing similar wallet features, which would create market competition and influence how much value users assign to Telegram’s native solution. Analyst inference
Affected assets
- GRAM — Gram (prev. Toncoin)
- BTC — Bitcoin
- ZEC — Zcash