#TON
Latest Updates in the TON Ecosystem:
New Leadership Appointment: The TON Foundation announced the appointment of Maximilian Crown, the former CFO of MoonPay, as the new CEO. This appointment is expected to enhance the partnership with Telegram, which has become known as the "super app" thanks to its integration of features such as shopping, gaming, and payments.
Expansion of Integration with Telegram: As of February 2025, the use of the TON network has become mandatory for all applications and games within Telegram, enhancing the use of Toncoin as the primary payment method within the app.
Technical Improvements: TON launched the "Accelerator" update which improves network performance by separating validator functions into "collators" and "validators," increasing processing efficiency and scalability.
Expansion of Use Cases: Toncoin has been integrated into the Travala platform, allowing users to book over 3 million travel products using the digital currency.
Notable Currency Pair: TON/USDT
The trading pair between Toncoin (TON) and Tether (USDT) is one of the most popular pairs on trading platforms. The price of Toncoin experienced significant fluctuations, rising by 6% after the release of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in March 2025, reflecting the substantial impact of political events on the currency's value.
Future of TON
With these developments, Toncoin shows strong growth potential, especially with Telegram's support and the expansion of its use in daily life.