Pavel Durov says Telegram to roll out native Gram crypto wallet
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Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced that the messaging app will launch a native non-custodial Gram cryptocurrency wallet this summer. This wallet will enable Telegram's more than 1 billion monthly active users to conduct self-custodial crypto transactions, allowing them to send cryptocurrency instantly and without fees. Durov described this rollout as the "largest rollout of a non-custodial crypto wallet in human history," although no specific launch date or further technical details have been provided.
Telegram's user base, which surpassed 1 billion monthly active users in 2025 according to the company, represents a significant potential reach for the Gram wallet. Even if only a portion of these users adopt the cryptocurrency wallet, it could greatly expand access to peer-to-peer crypto payments and self-custody wallets within a mainstream platform.
The introduction of the Gram wallet aligns with Telegram's renewed focus on cryptocurrency via its association with The Open Network (TON), a blockchain closely integrated with Telegram. Recently, TON announced that it would rename its native token from Toncoin back to Gram, the original name referenced in Telegram's 2018 white paper. This rebranding signals a return to Telegram’s crypto roots, with plans to expand crypto and Web3 services within the messaging app ecosystem following the company's earlier discontinuation of its original blockchain project after settling with the US SEC in 2020.