🚀 Breaking News: TON Foundation Names Maximilian Crown as CEO!

Maximilian Crown, the co-founder of fintech powerhouse MoonPay, is stepping in as CEO of TON Foundation, a major move as TON hits new heights.

With a track record of scaling MoonPay into a global crypto giant, Crown joins just as TON celebrates: 41M active accounts, 121M Toncoin holders, deeper integration with Telegram.

A new chapter begins. Welcome aboard, Max! 🙌
Check out the full press release for more details.

TON retires legacy Toncoin Bridge

Starting May 10, 2025, users will no longer be able to bridge $TON to Ethereum or BNB Chain. Claims from past transfers will stay open. Inbound bridging remains live for now.

Toncoin Bridge was critical for TON’s early growth:

▪️ Before CEX listings, DeFi on TON, and USDt-TON 
▪️ Helped 100M+ $TON flow across chains
▪️ Powered wrapped assets like jUSDT

Today, TON’s ecosystem has matured. With native USDT, thriving DEXs, and new cross-chain integrations like LayerZero, Stargate, and Symbiosis, users no longer need to leave the network.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped us get here.

🔗 The new TON bridge website is now live: link
 
🔗 Read the full update: link

TON Ecosystem Roundup

We’ve got a new wave of updates to share on the growth of TON Ecosystem!

▪️ Gatto is bringing the iconic Doge Pound NFTs to TON
▪️ Pixiland has officially launched with 240K+ beta users 
▪️ dAssets introduced a new DeFi program 
▪️ Flipster’s USDt-TON quiz campaign is still live! 

Check out the full update

Introducing TON Factory: Scaling TVM Builds

TON ecosystem has a new participant: Broxus just launched TON Factory, a scalability accelerator for high-throughput projects like games and DEXs. Devs can build in weeks with modular components, expert support, and seamless TON integration.

For OGs already building on TON, TON Factory helps you scale further. Backed by over 150 experienced engineers, Broxus has a track record of delivering robust TVM-based solutions. Broxus’ Tycho protocol fuses TVM with a Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) consensus for high throughput and near-second finality, handling up to 35,000 transactions per second.

TON Factory also supports custom TVM chain deployments and offers tailored scaling solutions, helping ambitious teams drive the ecosystem forward.

Deploy fast, innovate hard, and push TVM’s limits.

Libre & TON Foundation Launch $500M Tokenized Telegram Bond Fund ($TBF)

Libre and TON Foundation are tokenizing $500M of Telegram bonds on TON Blockchain via the Telegram Bond Fund ($TBF), giving institutional and accredited investors legally and regulatory compliant, DeFi-native access to part of Telegram's ~$2.35B in bonds.

Why this matters:

▪️$500M in Telegram bonds tokenized on TON
▪️Access for institutional & accredited investors only
▪️Powered by Libre Gateway for legally and regulatory compliant subs, redemptions & transfers
▪️Fiat & stablecoin access via TON-native wallets
▪️Builds on Libre’s $200M+ RWA track record (BlackRock, Brevan Howard, etc.)
▪️Major leap for TradFi asset access within the TON ecosystem

This marks a major leap forward in bringing Real World Assets (RWAs) into TON ecosystem. Dive into the full story in the latest blog article.

USDe: Savings Tech Going Live on TON

Ethena is coming to TON, bringing dollar savings technology to Telegram’s 1 billion users. This integration makes accessing savings in your Wallet effortless, for everyone. Ethena has become one of the fastest-growing blockchain applications, reaching over $6 billion in TVL, and we couldn’t be more excited to be bringing them to TON.

What’s coming:

▪️USDe and tsUSDe, available natively in all major TON wallets and integrated ecosystem-wide.

▪️Ethena rewards will power dollar savings with tsUSDe in TON Space, Tonkeeper, MyTonWallet, Tonhub and other wallets.

▪️Users of the Wallet in Telegram will access rewards on their Dollar balances

Help spread the word. Say it from the rooftops, savings tech is about to hit everyone’s pockets!

Stay tuned for more information about how you can access Ethena on TON in the coming weeks!

TON News #37 — Watch Now

With three major announcements in 10 days, TON is showing its vision for 2025. Incredible headway has been made thanks to the following developments:

▪️Maximilian Crown, co-founder of MoonPay, has been appointed CEO of the TON Foundation.
▪️TON Foundation and Libre have launched a $500M tokenized Telegram Bond Fund, bringing real-world assets like Telegram bonds onto the TON Blockchain for compliant DeFi access.
▪️Ethena is integrating its stablecoin USDe with TON and Telegram to enable seamless global saving, spending, and staking.

The momentum is real! LFG.

Introducing MyTonWallet v3.6

MyTonWallet is revealing a major update. Users can now view any wallet address and track $TON activity directly in the app. After sending tokens, share transfer links with the recipient, even before the transaction is confirmed.

With Remember Passcode, users can confirm actions without re-entering password for 5 minutes. Plus, Dapp Action Previews show you exactly what you’re signing.

Update now to explore the new features and manage your assets with ease.

TON Learn #33: RWA

Can you send a share of a Lambo in a group chat? 🏎💨
With RWAs (real-world assets) on TON, maybe soon.

Think tokenized bonds, real estate, and even fine art - bought on-chain and made accessible through Telegram.

And it’s already happening: Libre is launching a $500 million tokenized Telegram Bond Fund ($TBF) on TON.

In this beginner’s guide, we break down:
✅ What RWAs are
✅ Why they matter
✅ Why TON is the perfect home for RWAs

Learn more!

AdsGram Now Offers the Ability to Monetize Your Bot or Channel

Building on TON isn't just about creating mini apps; you can also monetize them. 

AdsGram is an ad platform for Telegram Mini Apps, bots, and channels, offering payouts in USDT through native ads with CPC or CPM models. It’s known for higher-than-average click-through rates and potentially 2–3x better returns than traditional ad networks. The setup is simple, with full control over ad placement, and several TON projects are already using it as a revenue stream.

Give AdsGram a spin here! 

Introducing Upscale: Prop Trading on TON

The TON ecosystem is seeing new ways to make trading more accessible. @UpscaleTradeBot is a Telegram-native prop trading platform powered by AI — and it doesn’t require personal capital to get started.

▪️Use Telegram Stars to unlock a trading balance
▪️Pass a challenge to qualify
▪️Get up to $100K in funded capital, keep 80%+ of the profits

A lightweight, on-chain-friendly way for Telegram’s new traders to learn and grow in Web3. Learn more.

Disclaimer: This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial advice or an endorsement of any project. Trading carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for everyone. Always consider your financial situation and risk tolerance before participating.

What Distinguishes TON From Other L1s?

Answering this question is Jack Booth, Co-founder of TON Society in the Web3Festival Hong Kong. Here’s what makes TON shine in the crowded world of L1s:

▪️Scalability
▪️Integration with Telegram
▪️Access to over 1 billion users worldwide

🎥 Watch the full short for all the details!

Introducing Colossus by Titan: Concentrated Liquidity on TON

Colossus is a high-performance CLMM (Concentrated Liquidity Market Maker) purpose-built for the TON blockchain, giving LPs precision control and unlocking powerful yield strategies.

🔧 Key Features:

▪️TON Native: Low fees, fast execution
▪️Custom Price Ranges: LPs earn more with less capital
▪️NFT Positions: Fully owned, tradable LP positions
▪️Real-Time Fees: No staking required to earn


💡 Why It Matters:
Maximize LP rewards, reduce slippage for traders, and enable smarter DeFi on TON. Built for real use, not just TVL farming.

🔗 LPs start here:
▪️ https://titan.tg/
▪️ https://tg-me.sbs/TitanTradeBot

Must-Watch Talks from TON Day at Web3 Festival

Missed TON Day at Web3 Fest? We got you.

The full YouTube playlist is live — keynotes covering everything from building on TON, scaling with Telegram, to what’s coming next in 2025. The playlist features some of TON’s heaviest hitters including Alena Shmalko, Gleb Vorontsov, Vlad Degen, Roman Krutovoy, and Andrew Rogozov.

Whether you’re new to TON or already building, this is your alpha drop.

Watch it here!

TON Ecosystem Roundup 

Check out what’s new this week in TON: 
 
▪️ Hipo Fund launches as TON’s first fully transparent, on-chain investment fund that puts the community at the center of TON-native investing. 
▪️ InfLake wraps its debut Fantasy Sports tourney on Telegram unlocking access to exclusive chats, events, and early influence over the platform’s future. Plus, they are also preparing to launch new tournaments that any Telegram and TON user can participate in.
▪️ Biz Tycoon expands with Choco Factory; run chocolate plants, earn token boosts, and climb the GameFi leaderboard!

Read the full update here! 

TON Ecosystem April Update

April didn’t hold back, packed with milestones for TON’s global growth and adoption.

Highlights:

▪️ Max Crown named CEO of TON Foundation. As a former MoonPay exec, he brings sharp focus on scaling, regulation, and real-world use cases.
▪️ Ethena’s USDe ($6B TVL) integrates with TON, providing a synthetic dollar offering yield and stability, while also unlocking USD access and payments for Telegram’s 1B+ users.
▪️ $500M Telegram Bond Fund launches, brought to life by Libre Capital & TON Foundation in crypto’s biggest RWA push to date.
▪️ TON Space, available at @wallet, announced its U.S. expansion, just in time for Apple’s policy shift and the MoonPay integration. Starting in Q2 2025, U.S. users will gain seamless crypto access inside Telegram.
▪️ Ecosystem activity holds steady: 10K+ new wallets daily, 170K–190K daily active wallets.
 
And that’s just scratching the surface. Head over to the full April Ecosystem Update to get the full scoop.

Tonkeeper Pro is now on iPhone 📱

Apple users, rejoice – you can now access a powerful, pro-grade wallet with Tonkeeper Pro. Manage multiple wallets, run complex workflows, and transact fast with a desktop-class experience on mobile.

Key features include:
▪️Multisig wallets
▪️USDT-TRC20 support (no need to hold TRX for fees)
▪️Multi-account management
▪️On-chain 2FA
▪️Wallet folders

If you need more control and flexibility, this might be worth checking out.

Voting Is Live in the Telegram Apps Center!

Make your voice heard through voting, a brand-new way to support your favorite apps and get rewarded for your great taste! Head to the Apps Center now to see it live in action.

1. Open any app.
2. Tap Upvote (after using it at least once).
3. You're in.

The top 50 most active voters will each receive an exclusive NFT Gift. Time to explore, vote, and climb the ranks!

TON Triumph Month on MEXC 

MEXC launches the “TON Triumph” campaign running from May 21 to June 20, 2025, featuring a $1,000,000 prize pool for TON and USDe-TON users. Participants can enjoy:

▪️Zero trading fees on Toncoin (TON/USDT, TON/USDC, TON/EUR) spot and perpetual markets.  
▪️Fee-free withdrawals of both Toncoin and USDe on TON.
▪️Hold USDe on TON to earn up to 8% daily yield.
▪️Trade Toncoin for a chance to win a share of the 32,500 TON rewards pool.
▪️Trade Toncoin Futures to share 100,000 USDT.  
▪️New users can stake TON to unlock up to 400% APR.

Head over to MEXC and get started on your journey to TON Triumph Month! 

🏆 TON × GMX Dev Competition: Meet the Winners!

TON Foundation and GMX launched a competition to supercharge Perp DEX development on TON, and the results are in! After evaluating projects on code quality, scalability, community traction, and more, here are the winners:

🥇 Storm Trade – Took 1st place for its top-tier architecture and native TON integration
🥈 Tradoor & TON Hedge – Shared 2nd place with creative, high-potential protocols

Where do we go from here? The winning projects will receive:

▪️Advisory support from GMX & top DeFi builders
▪️Marketing & ecosystem visibility
▪️Investor connections & audit funding

These projects are laying the groundwork for a next-gen trading future on TON, so show them some love in the comments below!