Telegram has inked a $300 million agreement with Elon Musk’s xAI to integrate the Grok AI chatbot into its messaging platform. The announcement sent Toncoin (TON), Telegram’s affiliated cryptocurrency, soaring 16% as traders anticipate AI-powered features for its 800 million users.
Key Details:
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AI-Powered Messaging: Grok will enhance Telegram with real-time conversational AI, potentially rivaling OpenAI’s ChatGPT integrations in other apps.
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TON Ecosystem Boost: The deal reinforces Telegram’s commitment to blockchain, with speculation that Grok could interact with Telegram’s Web3 and crypto wallet features.
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Market Reaction: TON’s price surge reflects optimism that AI + crypto integrations could drive mainstream adoption.
Why It Matters:
With Musk’s xAI and Telegram’s massive user base joining forces, this could accelerate AI-crypto synergies, positioning TON as a major player in decentralized social apps.
