Key Takeaways
- The Telegram Wallet listing tokenized U.S. stocks will begin a phased rollout in selected regions starting at the end of October.
- The program is a partnership with crypto exchange Kraken and tokenization platform Backed, offering over 60 fully-backed stocks and ETFs.
- This could introduce equity trading to over 100 million users who have the Telegram Wallet, drastically expanding access to U.S. markets.
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Messaging App Transforms Into a Trading Hub
In a vibrant shift for digital asset adoption, the Telegram Wallet listing tokenized U.S. stocks will begin trading by the end of October. This integration, achieved through partnerships with Kraken and tokenization specialist Backed, will create a new “Stocks & ETFs” section directly within the app. Users will be able to trade fractional shares of very well-known companies like Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia, with all assets fully collateralized 1:1 with the underlying security.
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Democratizing Finance with 24/5 Access
The Telegram Wallet listing tokenized U.S. stocks bypasses traditional market hours, enabling trading 24 hours a day, five days a week. Coinciding with commission-free trading until at least the end of 2025, Telegram has the potential to be a real contributor to democratizing finance. The rollout will begin in emerging markets, providing millions of users with their first opportunity to access U.S. financial markets right in the Telegram application, where they already chat and manage their digital lives.
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A New Chapter for On-Chain Finance
This venture is one of the largest consumer-facing launches of tokenized equities to date. With its massive reach, the Telegram Wallet listing tokenized U.S. stocks is expected to accelerate the real-world asset (RWA) narrative, as communication and commerce begin to intermingle. This is important to the Telegram ecosystem, but a key step toward realizing a future in which global finance is accessible, fractional, and an integrated part of our everyday digital lives.
FAQs
When does the Telegram Wallet tokenized stocks trading start?
The phased rollout begins in select regions at the end of October 2025.
Which companies’ stocks will be available in the Telegram Wallet?
The initial listing includes over 35 tokenized stocks, such as Apple, Tesla, Nvidia, and Coinbase, expanding to over 60 by the end of the year.
Are these real stocks?
Yes, all tokenized stocks will be fully collateralized 1:1 with the real underlying asset, though they may not confer traditional shareholder voting rights.
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