TON Foundation Partners with OpenPayd to Power Global Fiat Operations

TON just plugged into the traditional money grid.

OpenPayd—a regulated fintech infrastructure provider—now handles all fiat on-ramps and off-ramps for The Open Network. That means users can move between crypto and traditional currencies using bank transfers, card payments, and local payment methods across 180+ countries. No more stitching together third-party services.

The Infrastructure Play

This isn't about a new feature. It's about plumbing. OpenPayd delivers the licensed banking rails, compliance checks, and currency accounts that keep regulators from shutting the whole party down. For TON, it removes the biggest friction point for mainstream adoption: getting real money in and out.

Why It Matters

Seamless fiat access transforms a blockchain from a speculative playground into a usable ecosystem. Think paying for coffee with Toncoin funded directly from your bank account, or a developer cashing out revenue without touching a centralized exchange. It makes the network feel less like a tech experiment and more like… well, a financial system.

The partnership signals TON's shift from pure decentralization dogma to pragmatic infrastructure building. They're not just building a faster chain; they're building the bridges to the old world of finance. After all, what's the point of digital gold if you can't easily trade it for the paper kind? A cynical take? It's the oldest play in finance: monetize the gateway.

As TON continues to scale inside Telegram, the foundation behind the blockchain is fixing a less visible, but critical, piece of the puzzle: how money moves.

TON Foundation has chosento power its global fiat operations, giving the organization a unified way to manage payments, currencies, and treasury activity across regions. The MOVE comes as TON’s role inside Telegram’s Mini App ecosystem grows, now touching more than.

Why TON Needed Stronger Fiat Infrastructure

TON powers Telegram’s Mini Apps, a fast-growing ecosystem used by developers, creators, and businesses worldwide. But global reach brings global complexity especially when it comes to moving real-world money.

With OpenPayd, TON Foundation can now connect international fiat rails through a single API. That allows the foundation to fund ecosystem grants faster, manage multiple currencies more efficiently, and reduce friction when operating across borders.

In short, it makes everyday operations easier to run at scale.

What OpenPayd Brings to the Table

OpenPayd provides enterprise-grade financial infrastructure used by major crypto firms, including Kraken, OKX, and eToro. Its platform supports global payments, FX, treasury management, and interoperability between traditional finance and digital assets.

OpenPayd CEO Iana Dimitrova said TON’s positioning stood out, calling it “one of the most strategically positioned blockchain ecosystems in the world,” especially given its DEEP integration with Telegram.

How This Supports TON’s Growth

For TON Foundation, the focus is speed and flexibility. President and CEO Max Crown said the partnership gives the foundation “a far more agile and globally connected financial backbone,” helping it move funds faster and support builders more effectively.

While users won’t see this change directly, it strengthens the foundation beneath the ecosystem, making TON better prepared for continued growth inside Telegram’s massive global network.