TLDR
- MoonPay Deposits routes cross chain transfers and credits TON Wallet in the chosen token.
- Feature launches inside Wallet in Telegram self custodial TON Wallet for over 100M users.
- Users can deposit Bitcoin and other assets while MoonPay handles swaps, bridging, and conversion.
- MoonPay said ICE held talks to invest, after NYDFS trust charter and existing BitLicense.
MoonPay has added a new deposit tool to Wallet in Telegram, and it targets faster funding for TON users. The update lets people move crypto into Telegram’s wallet without manual network steps.
The product, called MoonPay Deposits, aims to make wallet to wallet transfers feel simpler. Users can send assets from other chains, and the wallet receives TON or supported tokens.
MoonPay Deposits arrives inside Telegram TON Wallet
MoonPay said MoonPay Deposits now runs inside the self custodial TON Wallet in Wallet in Telegram. The integration sits in Telegram’s dual wallet setup and targets broad consumer use.
Wallet in Telegram and partners said the feature gives more than 100 million users another funding path. It also aims to reduce missed deposits caused by wrong assets or networks.
How the cross chain deposit flow works
Users start in TON Wallet, then choose deposit, and then pick the token and network they want. The wallet generates an address, and the user sends funds from an external wallet.
MoonPay then routes the transfer and handles swaps, bridging, and conversion behind the scenes. After settlement, the service credits the TON Wallet balance in TON or another supported token.
Reducing steps for entering the TON ecosystem
Before this release, users often needed TON based assets before they could fund a TON Wallet account. That requirement added steps, and it also pushed users to exchanges or third party bridges.
MoonPay chief executive Ivan Soto Wright said, “Users shouldn’t have to buy new assets or navigate complex steps.” He said the tool lets people use crypto they already own to fund accounts.
Partner comments and MoonPay business context
Andrew Rogozov, founder and chief executive of The Open Platform and Wallet in Telegram, set a custody goal for the design. He said the product aims for custodial like ease while keeping self custody.
Separately, MoonPay has drawn interest from traditional market firms as it expands regulated operations. In December 2025, reports said Intercontinental Exchange held talks to invest in MoonPay.
Those reports tied the talks to a funding round that could value MoonPay at about $5 billion. They also noted MoonPay’s Limited Purpose Trust Charter from NYDFS and its existing BitLicense.
MoonPay also announced that CFTC acting chair Caroline Pham would join as chief legal and administrative officer. The company has positioned the hires and licenses around compliance needs.
