The team behind Telegram’s built-in crypto wallet, Wallet, has launched new campaigns to drive the adoption of stablecoins, particularly Tether (USDT).
In an X post today, the team announced a zero-fee offer for the purchase of USDT via Telegram’s built-in crypto wallet. This offer is only available to users who purchase USDT using their bank cards.
The team described the initiative as the first of its kind, suggesting that no blockchain wallet offers zero-fee options for USDT purchases.
⚡️Exclusive: Buy USDT with ZERO fees — only in @wallet_tg! We’ve waived fees on USDT purchases via bank card — an offer you won’t find anywhere else! A first-of-its-kind in crypto: pay $100, get 100 USDT🔥 pic.twitter.com/JGbOyWc0MU
— Wallet in Telegram (@wallet_tg) February 14, 2025
For context, Telegram added USDT support in March 2023, allowing users to send, receive, and buy the stablecoin using the Wallet bot.
Availability
Popular Chinese blockchain reporter Colin Wu disclosed that the offering is currently available in more than 60 countries across Europe, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. Wu indicated that the move is part of efforts to reduce costs and drive stablecoin adoption in these regions.
It could also attract more people into the crypto space, as newcomers can purchase the world’s largest stablecoin without incurring any cost.
In addition, Wu noted that the initiative stems from a partnership between popular payment infrastructure Mercuryo and The Open Platform (TOP).
Wallet Launches 2 Valentine Giveaway Campaigns
Meanwhile, Telegram Wallet unveiled two special giveaway campaigns to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Round-Up Balance
The first event will see Telegram Wallet round-up users’ balances when they buy specific amounts of USDT today. Notably, a purchase of 14.02 USDT will be rounded up to a balance of 15 USDT. Similarly, 140.2 USDT and 1,402 USDT purchases will be rounded to 150 USDT and 1,500 USDT, respectively.
The first and second offers are limited to the first 1,402 users each, while the last offer is only available to 14 users. Eligible users will receive their bonuses in their Wallets on February 16.
Valentine’s Day Special Package
Telegram Wallet announced another giveaway, specifically for the Valentine’s Day celebration. In this event, users are required to share a picture of their Valentine’s Day celebration in the comment section of the announcement using the caption #LoveIsWallet.
The deadline for this submission is February 16, 2025. Afterward, the team will randomly select 14 users who will receive 100 USDT each in their Telegram Wallets. Winners will be announced on February 21, 2025, with rewards credited shortly after.
