### **🚀 Ethena x TON: USDe Enters the Telegram Ecosystem – Will TON Break $4?**
#### **🤝 Strategic Collaboration**
- **Ethena Labs** (builder of the stablecoin **USDe**) partners with **TON Foundation** for integration into the Telegram ecosystem (**1 billion+ users**).
- **USDe**:
- **Market cap $4.5B** – Synthetic crypto-based stablecoin (BTC, ETH) with delta-hedging.
- **Staking APY 19%** – Higher than USDT/USDC.
- **Plans**: Integration of **bank card & Apple Pay** (depending on regulations).
#### **📈 Impact on TON Price**
- **Current TON**: **~$3.5** (major resistance), support at **$2.75**.
- **Potential Catalysts**:
- Increased transaction volume if USDe becomes popular on Telegram.
- **Target $4** if breakout from $3.5.
- **Risks**: Competition with **USDT** (already has $900M market cap on TON).
#### **💡 Why Is It Important?**
✅ **TON Ecosystem Strengthens** – Support for alternative stablecoins besides USDT.
✅ **Access to Telegram Users** – Potential mass adoption of USDe & TON.
