Crypto.com Expands Institutional Custody to TON Blockchain

Crypto.com has expanded its institutional-grade custody services to include The Open Network (TON), a blockchain designed for speed and scalability. This move allows institutional clients to securely store, hold, and stake TON assets, marking a significant step in the evolution of TON's infrastructure for institutional players. The TON Foundation has become a Crypto.com Custody client, further strengthening the trust and adoption of TON's technology and ecosystem.

Crypto.com's institutional-grade custody solution for TON is more than just a storage vault; it offers secure staking, access to Jettons (including USDT and other stablecoins), and institutional-grade security backed by regulatory compliance and insurance protections. This enables institutions to participate in the TON ecosystem safely and with flexibility, without compromising asset control. The support for Jettons opens the TON blockchain to a broader set of use cases, particularly in DeFi, cross-border payments, and Web3 commerce.

TON, designed by the creators of the popular messaging app Telegram, is known for its dynamic sharding technology, which enables millions of transactions per second across parallel chains. This feature, along with instant finality and cross-chain compatibility, makes TON an attractive option for institutional entities dealing in high-frequency activity. The TON Foundation's partnership with UAE officials to introduce a Golden Visa for TON holders further legitimizes the maturity and geopolitical level of blockchain for long-term institutional adoption.

Crypto.com's adoption of TON is part of a larger institutional trend that has been gaining momentum. In June 2025, Securitize-enabled BUIDL tokens were listed on Crypto.com and Deribit, backed by U.S. Treasuries, enabling yield-bearing crypto strategies with real-world asset support. In May 2025, a new CRO-based investment trust was launched in collaboration with Canary Capital, giving U.S. accredited investors exposure to CRO without managing private keys. Additionally, Crypto.com integrated with Dubai’s e-payment system, allowing residents to pay for public services using crypto, automatically converted to AED. These milestones underscore Crypto.com’s long-term plan to become the backbone of institutional crypto adoption.

TON's technical strengths, including sharding technology, instant finality, and cross-chain compatibility, make it an attractive option for banks, fintech firms, and Web3 protocols that require high-throughput, low-latency systems and strong developer support. The integration of TON with Crypto.com's institutional-grade custody services signals a growing institutional appeal for TON, positioning it as a key player in the blockchain ecosystem.