Telegram Crypto Wallet Rolls Out Yield for BTC, ETH, and USDT Holdings
On February 26, 2026, Wallet in Telegram (the self-custodial crypto wallet integrated into the Telegram messaging app) announced the rollout of on-chain yield vaults for Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and USDT, per The Block.
The feature — powered by integrations with Morpho, TAC, and Re7 — allows users to deposit assets into DeFi strategies that generate variable yield directly from within the TON ecosystem.
Andrew Rogozov, founder and CEO of The Open Platform (which backs Wallet in Telegram), stated:
“With Vaults in TON Wallet, we are bridging the gap between sophisticated DeFi protocols and hundreds of millions of users. Access to self-custodial vault strategies for ETH, BTC and USDT directly within TON ecosystem is a massive step toward making decentralized finance truly universal.”
Key Yield Highlights
- USDT vaults: Top strategy currently offers a blended APY up to 18% (powered by Re7’s DeFi strategy)
- ETH and BTC vaults: Newly enabled yield options for two of the most widely held cryptocurrencies
- All vaults are self-custodial — users retain control of private keys
The integration marks a shift for TON Wallet from basic self-custody toward becoming a gateway for third-party DeFi yield strategies.
Broader Context & TON Ecosystem Momentum
Since 2024, developers have tried to leverage Telegram’s massive user base (Wallet in Telegram has >150 million registered users) to drive adoption within The Open Network (TON) ecosystem.
Early momentum came from tap-to-earn games and mini-apps promising token rewards, but growth has slowed recently. Some community members have criticized perceived favoritism toward specific mini-apps.
This yield feature is one of the most concrete steps yet to bring real DeFi utility to Telegram’s casual and mainstream audience.
Market & Investor Takeaways
- Bitcoin (~$113,234) and Ethereum (~$4,070) remain stable, per CoinMarketCap
- TON ecosystem could see renewed interest if yield vaults gain traction
- USDC and other stablecoins already have strong presence on TON; adding native BTC/ETH yield broadens appeal
- Watch Re7, Morpho, and TAC TVL growth on DefiLlama as proxy for adoption
Risk reminder: DeFi yields are variable and carry smart-contract, custody, and market risks. Always use self-custodial wallets and only deposit what you can afford to lose.
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