Irina Chuchkina on Wallet in Telegram: How Crypto Wallets Are Reaching 100M+ Users

How do you bring digital finance to hundreds of millions of users inside one of the world’s largest messaging platforms?In this episode of The Index Podcast, host Alex Kehaya sits down with Irina Chuchkina, Chief Growth Officer at Wallet in Telegram, to explore how a crypto wallet integrated directly into Telegram is unlocking financial access for users around the world.Irina shares how Wallet in Telegram has already reached over 100 million users, and how stable digital dollars are helping people in high-inflation economies save, send, and spend money more easily. The conversation also dives into the growing Telegram economy, where wallets are powering payments across mini apps, creator channels, marketplaces, and digital services.They also discuss: • Why stablecoins are becoming essential in emerging markets • The rise of economic activity inside Telegram’s ecosystem • Tokenized assets like stocks and ETFs becoming accessible globally • How messaging apps are evolving into financial platforms • The future of wallets, payments, and digital economiesWallet in Telegram aims to expand financial access to up to 1 billion Telegram users, making everyday digital finance as simple as sending a message.🔎 Explore Wallet in TelegramDiscover how Wallet is bringing crypto directly into Telegram and making digital assets accessible to millions of users worldwide.• X (Twitter): https://x.com/wallet_tg• Telegram: https://t.me/wallet👤 About the Guest – Irina ChuchkinaIrina Chuchkina shares insights on the evolution of Wallet in Telegram and how embedded crypto experiences are shaping the future of onboarding in Web3.• X (Twitter): https://x.com/pogodasuper• LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/irinachuchkinaShow LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube