$TON Rockets 12% on Telegram Bond Sale and xAI Partnership News
$TON surged nearly 12% on Wednesday following reports of Telegram's ambitious fundraising plans and AI integration deal.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Telegram seeks to raise $1.5 billion through corporate bonds offering a 9% yield.
Major investors, including BlackRock, Citadel, and Mubadala, have shown interest in the bond issuance.
Telegram separately announced a $300 million deal with Elon Musk's xAI to deploy Grok chatbot on its platform.
The messaging app reported $540 million in profits on $1.4 billion revenue in 2024, marking a significant turnaround.
Telegram now boasts 1 billion active users as of March 2025, with subscription services doubling over the past year.
The Open Network's native token traded at $3.37, reaching highs near $3.70 during the #cryptocurrency rally.
