Deep Dive
1. STON.fi Expands TON DeFi (11 October 2025)
Overview:
STON.fi’s CMO Andrew Fedorov highlighted their progress in building TON’s largest swap protocol and Omniston liquidity aggregator in a CoinGape interview. The platform focuses on seamless Telegram integration, enabling one-click swaps and cross-chain expansion (e.g., Solana, Tron). Stablecoins and AI agents are flagged as key growth drivers.
What this means:
This reinforces TON’s DeFi ambitions by simplifying access for Telegram’s 1B+ users. Cross-chain capabilities could attract liquidity, while AI integration hints at future automation tools. (CoinGape)
2. $780M TON Treasury Initiative (13 September 2025)
Overview:
TON Foundation and Kingsway Capital raised $780M to create TON Strategy Co., a Nasdaq-listed entity holding 5% of TON’s supply. The firm will stake tokens, earn yields, and invest in TON-based projects, mirroring MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin strategy.
What this means:
Institutional demand could reduce circulating supply and stabilize prices, but whale concentration (68% held by large wallets) remains a volatility risk. (Toknex)
3. Coinbase Ventures Backs TON (11 August 2025)
Overview:
Coinbase Ventures acquired an undisclosed Toncoin position, joining Sequoia and Benchmark as institutional holders. The move signals confidence in TON’s mission to onboard Telegram users to Web3.
What this means:
While not a direct exchange listing, this legitimizes TON’s ecosystem and could precede deeper integrations with Coinbase’s products. (TON Blockchain)
Conclusion
Toncoin’s ecosystem is maturing through DeFi innovation, institutional treasury plays, and high-profile backers. However, whale dominance and reliance on Telegram’s adoption curve pose challenges. Will TON’s infrastructure upgrades outpace broader market headwinds?