- Ethena Labs’ USDe stablecoin is now fully integrated into Telegram in order to allow seamless crypto transactions and savings for its global user base.
- The partnership leverages TON’s blockchain to simplify digital dollar access, boosting Toncoin and ENA prices while expanding DeFi within Telegram.
Ethena Labs has made a pivotal move by integrating its synthetic dollar, USDe, into Telegram’s vast ecosystem. The announcement on Thursday confirmed that the Ethereum-based stablecoin is now fully accessible to Telegram’s one billion users worldwide, marking a significant leap for digital dollar adoption within mainstream apps.
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Through this partnership millions of users are getting an access to the native USDe
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This partnership, forged between Ethena Labs and the TON Foundation, promises to reshape digital payments. Ethena stated that USDe will now be supported across Telegram’s non-custodial wallets like TON Space, as well as Telegram’s custodial wallet. Additionally, USDe is being embedded within TON’s decentralized finance system, simplifying stablecoin transactions for users globally.
Through this new system, Telegram users can send, save, and spend USDe without needing to leave the app. Ethena Labs also revealed that users staking their USDe can expect potential annual returns of up to 10%, enhancing the appeal of stablecoins for everyday users and investors alike.
USDe Expands—Now Live on 20+ Blockchain Networks
The latest move sees USDe live on more than 20 blockchain networks, thanks to its foundation on LayerZero’s Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) standard. This broad integration reinforces USDe’s position as one of the crypto market’s most accessible and yield-generating stablecoins to date.
With TON acting as the blockchain backbone for this integration, Telegram’s billion-strong community now has direct access to stable digital currency, increasing ease of use and security. Ethena’s integration aims to remove barriers to crypto adoption by embedding functionality within a familiar app interface.
The ripple effect was immediately seen in the crypto market. Toncoin (TON), the native token of the TON network, climbed 2.25% on the day of the announcement, reaching $3.20. At the same time, Ethena’s native token ENA saw a stronger gain, climbing over 3% to $0.03220, bouncing back from a 24-hour low of $0.3036.
Long-Term Impact Unclear
While TON and ENA experienced immediate price boosts, analysts remain measured about the long-term implications. Ethena’s move is seen as a way to bring crypto directly to a global audience already familiar with Telegram, eliminating the need for external apps and complicated onboarding processes.
Ethena Labs’ vision extends beyond simple payments, with USDe enabling not only transactions but also savings and lending features. This broadens the scope of what Telegram’s crypto wallet can do and may attract more developers and users to the TON ecosystem over time.
Despite facing bearish pressures over the past three months, the positive market reaction reflects growing investor confidence in Ethena Labs’ roadmap and its collaboration with TON. This could pave the way for stronger DeFi activity and deeper engagement within the Telegram user base.
