# Telegram cryptocurrency ecosystem development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/telegram-cryptocurrency-ecosystem-development > Updated: 2026-09-28T18:07:43.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Telegram has initiated the rollout of the Gram Wallet, a native, self-custodial service integrated into its messaging platform. Built on the MyTonWallet engine, the wallet allows users to manage assets via private keys and 24-word seed phrases. It is designed to support transfers, payments, and the purchase of Telegram Collectibles, such as digital gifts and usernames, following the rebranding of the TON blockchain’s native token from Toncoin to Gram. As the ecosystem evolves, Telegram is restructuring its cryptocurrency services by rebranding its existing ‘Wallet’ service to ‘Walt’. While the Gram wallet remains a native product for simplified, everyday transactions and self-custodial asset holding, Walt has transitioned into a comprehensive platform developed by The Open Platform (TOP). Walt supports over 300 assets, including trading, yield products, and tokenized assets like stocks and ETFs. The two services are intended to work in tandem, with Walt providing the infrastructure for users to top up their Gram wallets. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: Telegram rebrands Wallet to Walt and introduces Gram wallet Telegram is expanding its crypto ecosystem by rebranding its 'Wallet' service to 'Walt' for advanced trading and introducing a new 'Gram wallet' for simple in-app payments and transfers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/telegram-rebrands-wallet-to-walt-and-introduces-gram-wallet ### 2026-08-31: Telegram begins rollout of native Gram Wallet to users Telegram is rolling out its native Gram Wallet to its billion-plus users, offering a self-custodial experience for managing crypto assets and digital collectibles directly within the app. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/telegram-begins-rollout-of-native-gram-wallet-to-users --- Cite as: Telegram cryptocurrency ecosystem development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/telegram-cryptocurrency-ecosystem-development