Hi TON fam,

If you’re looking to track how Toncoin ($TON) is integrating with the global financial system, check out TON Strategy Co.’s official channels:

Telegram: @tonstrat
X: x.com/tonstrat

They’re connecting cryptocurrency with traditional markets and next-generation infrastructure to fully integrate Toncoin ($TON) into the global financial system by collaborating with institutions that are shaping tomorrow’s economy today.

Expect clear updates on how this impacts the macro and TradFi landscape, as well as the broader TON ecosystem.

Don’t miss out. Follow @tonstrat and join them on their journey.

— TON Foundation

Why Stablecoins Will Fix Global Payments

Stablecoins are already powering $5 trillion in global transactions, and they’re just getting started. Here’s why this game-changing tech is the future of global payments — and how TON is taking it to the next level?

▪️Instant transfers: Transaction in seconds, not days
▪️Ultra-low fees: Microtransactions are now possible without breaking the bank
▪️Global access: Banking the unbanked, no matter where you are
▪️Programmable money: Smart contracts bring automated, transparent, and conditional payments

With TON’s seamless Telegram integration (1B+ users, in-app wallet, pennies per transaction), sending stablecoins is now as easy as sending a message!

But it’s not only everyday users that are getting onboard with the technology. Global enterprises, freelance workers, and even NGOs are leveraging this solution to expedite payments. 

👉 Want the full breakdown? Check out the blog to learn how TON is leading the way in this essential Web3 vertical!

🚀 Extension Alert: Ethena’s 20% APY Boost Runs Until Sept 25!

The Ethena Boost Campaign has been extended for 4 more weeks! Now you have from August 28th - September 25th to continue earning yields on TON with tsUSDe.

✨ Here’s a refresher of what’s available:
▪️Up to 20% APY with tsUSDe
▪️Four DeFi platforms: Affluent, EVAA, STON.fi & FIVA
▪️Multiple rewards stacked: Base yield + Boost + Protocol rewards
▪️Double the boost: 10% APY in Wallets + 10% APY in DeFi (Cap of 20,000 tsUSDe total)

The boost is still available! 👉 Learn how to get your USDe here!

❓More questions? Check out the dedicated FAQ and a TON Blog article on unlocking 20% APY!

TON Ecosystem Roundup

Here are the latest updates across TON Ecosystem:

▪️ Blum x $DOGS: $DOGS birthday rewards. Win a piece of the $6,250 prize pool (Aug 28–Sep 14). Win via Top-10 trading, 50 lucky tickets, or 5 best memes. 
▪️ Elephant x Duckygram: First NFT-sticker drop on TON: 500 packs (8 stickers each). Full sets unlock in-game perks; packs from 99 TON. Auto-mint in 21 days, tradable on TON markets. 
▪️ $VERB on Storm Trade: Nasdaq-listed TON treasury firm now tradable with 10x leverage. Backed by $558M (Kraken, Galaxy, DCG, etc.) and featured on FOX Business with Michael Saylor praising TON. 
▪️ TONCO: $1M+ fees since Nov 2024, 90% to LPs. TON’s first CLAMM building DEX infrastructure to boost liquidity.
▪️ MyTonWallet: Update 4.1 introduces MyTonWallet Air, a faster native app, packed with new features and advanced anti-scam protections, making TON usage cheaper, smoother, and safer.

Eager for more? The Ecosystem Roundup report has all the info you need!

Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Participation in crypto trading carries inherent risks. Do your own research and assess risks before engaging in any financial activities.

This summer TON joined forces with Robinhood, Ledger, Swissborg, Zengo, OANDA, Coinpass.

And we’re not stopping there!

The next MAJOR platform to join forces with TON is about to go live.


#TONeverywhere

🚀 MAJOR: On-chain Market is Now Live!

Big news for Telegram gift traders! The game just leveled up: Major is launching a brand new on-chain marketplace that makes buying, selling, and collecting gifts smoother, faster, and safer than ever.

Here’s what makes it a must-try:

✨ Pay your way – Use TON or MAJOR tokens. Flexibility is king.
🔁 Multi-sales, multi-purchases, and multi-auctions – Handle it all in one go.
💰 Listing bonus – Yup, you earn just for putting your gifts up for sale.
🔍 All on-chain gifts, all in one place – No more endless searching.
🏁 Offers & auctions – Place a bid or start a bidding war.
🎯 Smart filters – Find the exact collection or model you’re hunting for.
🎉 Referral rewards – Bring friends, earn bonuses. Simple.
📱 Runs inside @major mini-app – No commissions, just smooth trades.

And the best part? 🔐 Fully on-chain, no sketchy middlemen. Your gifts stay safe, your trades stay clean.

Ready to explore the new frontier of Telegram gifting? Try it out today!

💰 Learn How to Save on TON: Ethena Hub + TON Academy Now Live!

We're launching two new ways to learn savings on TON:

🏦 Ethena Hub - Discovery hub for exploring Ethena’s USDe and tsUSDe on TON

🎓 TON Academy - Interactive course teaching you how to save safely with Ethena. Complete it, earn your badge, and receive 100,000 Ethena Points!

💡 How it works:

▪️ Stake USDe → Get tsUSDe that grows automatically every day

▪️ Base rate: 7% (at the time of writing)

▪️ TONID boost: Extra 10% APY for new participants (limited 4-week program)

▪️ Total potential: Up to 20% APY

▪️ Access via TON Wallet, Tonkeeper, MyTonWallet, and Tonhub

🚀 For advanced users: Strategies available through Affluent, FIVA, STON.fi and EVAA for higher yields.

👉 Start your learning journey

💎 TON is now listed on Gemini

Gemini's regulated, NYDFS-supervised exchange brings TON to 70+ countries with secure custody, fiat on-ramps & institutional-grade infrastructure.

Expanding U.S. adoption & opening access for funds, enterprises & millions of users worldwide.

TON August 2025 Ecosystem Update

Max Crown appointed President & CEO, Coinbase Ventures becomes Toncoin holder, Jetton 2.0 launches with 3x faster transfers, and digital assets hit new price records.

Let's dive into August's biggest wins 👇

👑 Leadership evolution: Max Crown expands role to President & CEO of TON Foundation, reflecting a natural progression in the Foundation’s governance model and the board’s trust in his vision for TON’s future.

🏦 Institutional recognition: Coinbase Ventures joins growing list of Toncoin holders, signaling strong confidence from one of Web3's most recognized investors. As @durov noted, this marks: "institutional recognition of TON's position."

⚡ Jetton 2.0 launches: Token transfers now 3x faster during congestion with smarter wallet placement and production-ready contracts from TON Core

☁️ AWS integration goes live: TON added to AWS Public Blockchain Data registry, enabling developers worldwide to access TON data with cloud infrastructure

📈 DeFi surge continues:

▪ Ethena expansion: USDe reached $179.5M (+29% m-o-m), tsUSDe $24.6M (+9% m-o-m)

▪ Memecoin trading: $84.5M volume (+113% m-o-m) highlighting community engagement

▪ TONCO performance: Market share grew 23.29% → 41.99%, TON/USDT avg 27% APR, tsTON/USDT avg 88% APR

🎮 Gaming momentum:

▪ Doodles UP launches: Kyle's Journey attracts 34.2K players, 378.1K games played, 4.5K Toncoin purchases

▪ TApps growth: 140K new users, 31 new apps listed, Loyalty Program users show 2x higher ARPPU

▪ CITY Holder innovation: First fully decentralized NFT Albums on TON, 30K sticker NFTs minted in 24h

🖼️ NFT market leadership:

▪ Top-3 global position maintained despite broader market lull

▪ New price record: Plush Pepe #1515 sells for $165K

▪ Notable trade: Porsche GT3 RS ($350K) swapped for Telegram Gifts originally worth $57

▪ Telegram Stars activity: Weekly purchases hit $11.9M (4x increase) from Telegram anniversary

💳 Payment ecosystem expansion:

▪ Nexo integration: 7M+ users can earn 3.5% on TON, unlock credit lines

▪ Zengo support: 2M+ users gain TON storage, swaps, staking, mini-app integration

▪ Regional growth: ANZO adds Vietnamese Dong, Fonbnk expands to Brazil/Philippines

🛠️ Infrastructure maturation: MyTonWallet Air (40% faster), BTC Teleport integration, ChainPatrol security partnership, Toncenter API upgrades, 214 new builder registrations with <3 day response times

📱 New standards released: NFT 2.0 standard live, providing enhanced functionality for digital assets on TON

August demonstrated TON's evolution from crypto-native infrastructure to consumer platform, with institutional backing, technical improvements, and sustained ecosystem growth ☀️

👉 Full update

We’ve been made aware of recent activity by a TON Foundation intern, following a number of questions and concerns raised by the community. 

To clarify: a personal meme token was launched on pump fun and promoted across social media and live streams from a personal X account displaying a TON badge. Plans were suggested regarding the future of the token, but shortly after, the posts were deleted, the stream ended, and the project was abandoned. 

This was not a Foundation initiative, nor was it approved or endorsed by the Foundation in any way. However, given this person’s role managing the official TON account on X, combined with the token being promoted on an account displaying a TON badge, we understand how this created confusion and undermined trust.

We take this very seriously. This behavior does not align with our values and fails to meet the standards we expect from anyone representing TON Foundation, regardless of role. Effective immediately, this individual’s engagement with TON Foundation has been terminated for cause.

We’re grateful to the community members who raised concerns early and brought attention to the situation. TON’s growth depends on accountability and transparency, both internally and externally, and we remain committed to building a culture that embodies these values.

— TON Foundation

💰 Discover USDe & tsUSDe in Tonkeeper

USDe and tsUSDe by Ethena are now available in Tonkeeper on both iOS and Android.

Now you can:

▪️ See balances, staking, and Ethena's APY right inside your wallet 

▪️ Stake USDe to receive tsUSDe; the version that earns protocol rewards 

▪️ Watch APY update weekly, with options to boost yields in TON 

▪️ Manage everything without leaving Tonkeeper

👉 Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Participation in crypto trading carries inherent risks. Do your own research and assess risks before engaging in any financial activities.

Check Ethena’s terms, risks, and disclosures here: https://docs.ethena.fi/

⚠️ Not available to EU, UK, or US consumers.

🔗 Download Tonkeeper: tonkeeper.com

DeDust: New Coins Section and Token Pages

DeDust has added a Coins page to make exploring tokens across the ecosystem easier. You can now browse all available tokens in one place, check live data, and track your favorites.

▪️ Filter tokens by price, trade count, age, and more
▪️ Save tokens to your personal watchlist
▪️ View analytics: price, volume, holder count, market cap
▪️ Access a built-in TradingView chart for price tracking

📊 Explore the new feature

Why Institutions Are Entering Web3

Institutions are moving deeper into Web3 in 2025, with major banks, fintechs, and enterprises making long-term commitments. The shift is driven by clear business benefits:

▪️ Efficiency Gains: Faster cross-border settlement without costly intermediaries
▪️ DeFi Yield: Compliant lending and yield strategies tested by JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and BlackRock
▪️ Tokenization: $25B tokenized asset market enabling liquidity and fractional ownership
▪️ Fintech Reach: Stablecoins and wallets powering global payments and improving retention
▪️ Competitive Edge: Programmable money and automation driving new business models

Examples are already live: JPMorgan processes $2B per day in blockchain payments, while PayPal, Revolut, and Stripe integrate crypto features for global users.

What does this trend mean for TON?

👉 The full blog explains the implications and potential of this new institutional landscape. Read it here. 

🌅 KTON Premium: Institutional $TON Staking Platform

KTON Premium is a staking solution for institutional treasuries and vesting contract owners.

▪️Authorized by TON Foundation, integrated with vesting.ton.org
▪️Enables vesting wallets to withdraw staking rewards anytime
▪️Up to 4.2% APY compared to ≈3.36% on other platforms
▪️Built on TON Core V2 smart contracts, audited by TonBit

👉 Start now: premium.kton.io#register 
👉 For inquiries, contact @awesome_doge

Updates
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⚡ Binance has completed the migration of deposit addresses for $TON.

Users can now retrieve their unique $TON deposit addresses, which do not require a memo.

Launching X1000.finance: a New Trading Terminal for TON Blockchain

DeDust is introducing x1000.finance, the first fully on-chain trading terminal for memes on TON, built with the same engineering approach that made DeDust a reference point for DEXs on TON.

▪️ Track token prices in real time
▪️ Buy and sell coins in one click
▪️ Monitor your portfolio performance
▪️ Fund your wallet from other networks (including Solana and BSC)

A key feature: trade without confirming every transaction. When you connect, a secondary wallet is created under your control. You approve permissions once every 24 hours, then trade freely without prompts.

🚀 Try the terminal here!

🚀 Ethena USDe Boost Extended!

The @ethena_labs USDe boost campaign on TON is continuing until October 24th! That means more time to earn up to 20% APY with $tsUSDe across TON DeFi ecosystem.

💰 Up to 20% APY with $tsUSDe
🌐 Available on 4 platforms: Affluent, EVAA, STON.fi, Fiva
⚡ Boost breakdown: 10% for both Wallet and DeFi balances
📊 New caps: up to 10,000 tsUSDe in Wallets and 20,000 tsUSDe in DeFi. The total combined cap remains 20,000 tsUSDe.

More time, more yield, do not miss it!

👉 Start here: Full details
❓ FAQ

🚀 We're excited to officially launch a new space program with @SERAspaceage that democratizes access to space through a Telegram mini app powered by TON Blockchain.

Sign up today to join the community: @sera_mission_control_bot

Read the press release announcement

📢 TON Foundation Appoints Gerardo Carucci as Chief Marketing Officer

TON Foundation has appointed Gerardo Carucci as its new Chief Marketing Officer, effective immediately. Carucci will lead global brand strategy, aligning marketing, creative, and community initiatives to advance TON as the financial and creative backbone of Telegram.

Carucci brings extensive experience from Apple and Nike, where he led product launches, global campaigns for the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics, and digital consumer strategies that connected millions. His work emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and community to shape both culture and business.

“There’s strong momentum at TON Foundation, and its Telegram-native integration gives it a unique advantage,” said Carucci. “I look forward to bringing creativity and collaboration to an ecosystem where commerce, community, and culture intersect.”

Max Crown, TON Foundation President & CEO, added, “Gerardo’s experience with iconic global brands and campaigns will strengthen TON’s brand through creative storytelling and strategic insight.”

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