Telegram Becomes Largest TON Validator as Token Price Surges 100%

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The TON ecosystem has undergone a major structural shift as Telegram officially became the largest validator for the network, driving a 100% surge in the token's price. Amidst this momentum, Ethereum is facing increased selling pressure following massive exchange inflows, including a $178 million ETH deposit into Binance by a whale. Furthermore, institutional transfers from BlackRock and Fidelity involving over 35,000 ETH to Coinbase Prime have been recorded. These significant movements occur as tokenized treasuries on Ethereum hit a record $8 billion, highlighting a divergence between RWA growth and exchange liquidity. Analysts are closely monitoring these institutional inflows to exchanges as they may signal further volatility. Meanwhile, the market remains focused on Telegram's direct involvement in securing the TON network and its long-term utility.

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