The cryptocurrency Monero (XMR) has officially been added to the Wallet feature in the Telegram messenger, allowing users to conduct transactions with one of the world’s most popular anonymous digital assets. This innovation enables users not only to store XMR in their wallets but also to trade it on derivative markets with leverage of up to 10x.
This is reported by Business • Media
New Opportunities for Monero in Telegram Wallet
From now on, Monero is available for trading directly in the Wallet cryptocurrency feature integrated into Telegram. Users can buy, sell, or conduct margin trading with XMR with a maximum leverage of 10x. At the time of the announcement, the price of Monero was $338.
“The Wallet cryptocurrency feature in Telegram has added support for Monero (XMR) — one of the most well-known cryptocurrencies focused on transaction anonymity and protecting users’ financial data.”
Monero is known for its focus on privacy protection: its technology allows concealing not only the sender and receiver’s addresses but also the amount of the transaction, which significantly distinguishes XMR from most other blockchains.
XMR Dynamics: Growth, Challenges, and Market Position
Throughout 2025, Monero demonstrated significant growth — over 140% according to CoinMarketCap. Currently, XMR ranks among the top 15 digital assets by market capitalization, which exceeds $6.2 billion, while its value remains at $338. At the beginning of 2026, Monero reached a historical high of nearly $600 amid a recovery in the cryptocurrency market and increased interest in privacy tokens.
However, recent years have been a period of both success and challenges for Monero. In 2024, the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken ceased support for XMR in several EU countries, while Binance announced the delisting of the asset due to heightened risks. In 2025, the Monero network experienced a 51% attack — the Qubic pool gained control over the majority of the hash rate, and an 18-block reorganization occurred, affecting the network’s stability. Additionally, in 2026, a ban on the circulation of privacy tokens, including Monero, came into effect in Dubai.
The integration of XMR into Telegram Wallet is part of a broader strategy by the company to develop cryptocurrency services. Recently, the messenger has also introduced DeFi functionality with yields of up to 18% and integrated on-chain tools through TON Wallet. Thus, Telegram continues to develop an ecosystem for digital asset users and expands the range of available cryptocurrencies.