Wallet in Telegram is launching xStocks to offer tokenized US stocks and ETFs via a custodial integration with Backed and Kraken, rolling out 35 assets in October and expanding to 60 tokenized US equities by end of 2025 across Wallet in Telegram and TON Wallet. Initial rollout in October with 35 tokenized stocks in a “Stocks and ETFs” tab. Expansion to 60 fully collateralized 1:1 tokenized US stocks and ETFs by end of 2025. Deployment to emerging markets first; TON Wallet self-custodial support planned Q4 2025. Wallet in Telegram xStocks tokenized US stocks: 35 assets in October, expanding to 60 by end-2025 — try xStocks in Wallet in Telegram now. { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "NewsArticle", "headline": "Wallet in Telegram launches xStocks to deliver tokenized US stocks via Backed and Kraken", "description": "Wallet in Telegram xStocks tokenized US stocks: 35 assets in October, expanding to 60 by end-2025. Custodial rollout followed by TON Wallet self-custodial expansion.", "image": ["https://en.coinotag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/0199a3d9-1e89-7d61-bbb5-e50286c0b8b2.webp"], "datePublished": "2025-10-01T08:00:00Z", "dateModified": "2025-10-01T12:00:00Z", "author": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "COINOTAG" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "COINOTAG", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://en.coinotag.com/logo.png" } }} What is Wallet in Telegram’s xStocks integration? Wallet in Telegram’s xStocks is a custodial offering that tokenizes US equities and ETFs in partnership with Backed and Kraken, enabling Telegram wallet users to buy, hold and transfer 1:1 collateralized digital shares. The initial launch will surface 35 tokenized assets in October, expanding to 60 by year-end 2025. Following the initial rollout in Wallet on Telegram, xStocks plans to expand across the self-custodial solution, TON Wallet, in Q4 2025. Tokenized equities are coming to Telegram through a partnership among Wallet in Telegram, xStocks operator Backed and the US crypto exchange Kraken. How will tokenized US stocks be offered in Wallet in Telegram? Users will find the new product under a “Stocks and ETFs” section inside the Wallet in Telegram app. The initial set includes 35 tokenized stocks such as Circle (CRCLX), Coinbase (COINX), Robinhood (HOODX) and TON Strategy (TONx). The offering is described as fully collateralized 1:1 with the underlying securities and issued with investor disclosures under a compliant prospectus. The list of tokenized stocks coming to Wallet in Telegram in early October. Source: Wallet in Telegram When will TON Wallet support xStocks and what’s the rollout plan? The custodial rollout starts in October in a limited set of markets to test adoption and user experience. Wallet in Telegram’s spokesperson emphasized regulatory compliance and said the team will prioritize emerging markets first. The plan is to expand availability and to enable xStocks on TON Wallet (a self-custodial solution) in Q4 2025. “The rollout will start in a limited number of markets as we carefully test adoption and user experience,” Wallet in Telegram’s spokesperson said, noting the emphasis on compliance and broad access over time. The spokesperson also stated that the asset list will expand to over 60 tokenized US stocks and ETFs by the end of 2025. Why are Bitcoin ETFs excluded from xStocks? Wallet in Telegram confirmed that xStocks will only include tokenized US stocks and ETFs fully collateralized 1:1. Bitcoin ETFs and similar crypto ETF products are not part of this tokenized-equity offering, although Bitcoin remains available for purchase as a crypto asset via the custodial Crypto Wallet. Wallet in Telegram’s chief operating officer Halil Mirakhmed (right) announced the xStocks integration at Token2024 Singapore. Source: Wallet in Telegram Frequently Asked Questions { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which assets are available when xStocks launches in Wallet in Telegram?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The initial rollout will include 35 tokenized US stocks and ETFs such as CRCLX, COINX, HOODX and TONx, expanding to over 60 by the end of 2025." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Will xStocks be available in the United States?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Wallet in Telegram has not published a definitive eligibility list; previous xStocks integrations limited availability in the US and sanctioned jurisdictions while targeting broad global reach, prioritizing emerging markets." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are xStocks fully collateralized?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Wallet in Telegram states xStocks are issued fully collateralized 1:1 with the underlying US securities and issued under a compliant prospectus with investor disclosures." } } ]} How can users access xStocks in Wallet in Telegram? 1) Open Wallet in Telegram and locate the “Stocks and ETFs” tab. 2) Complete any required identity verification and compliance steps. 3) Select a tokenized stock and proceed with purchase using available funding options in the custodial wallet. TON Wallet self-custodial support is scheduled for Q4 2025. { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "HowTo", "name": "How to buy xStocks in Wallet in Telegram", "description": "Step-by-step to access tokenized US stocks in Wallet in Telegram.", "step": [ { "@type": "HowToStep", "name": "Open Wallet in Telegram", "text": "Launch the Wallet in Telegram app and navigate to the 'Stocks and ETFs' tab." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "name": "Verify identity", "text": "Complete any KYC/AML verification required for your jurisdiction to enable trading of tokenized equities." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "name": "Select and purchase", "text": "Choose a tokenized US stock or ETF and follow the on-screen purchase flow in the custodial wallet." } ]} Key Takeaways Custodial launch first : Wallet in Telegram will roll out xStocks in a custodial environment, with TON Wallet self-custodial support planned for Q4 2025. Fully collateralized assets : xStocks are marketed as 1:1 collateralized tokenized US stocks and ETFs issued under a prospectus. Emerging markets focus : The initial expansion prioritizes emerging markets; availability will be limited by jurisdictional compliance. Conclusion Wallet in Telegram’s xStocks integration brings tokenized US stocks and ETFs to Telegram users via a Backed and Kraken partnership, starting with 35 assets in October and expanding to 60 by the end of 2025. The rollout prioritizes regulatory compliance and emerging markets, with TON Wallet self-custodial support on the roadmap. Stay informed as the platform expands availability and asset coverage.
