abuhilal

[Captain Crypto @CaptCryptoX]

If you still think ethereum:0x467bccd9d29f223bce8043b84e8c8b282827790f is just a remittance token, you’re looking at an old version of @Telcoin.

And I think that’s why the significance of this upgrade is being underestimated.

18 decimals isn’t the story. TEL3 is the connective tissue for what #Telcoin has spent years building around it.

Look at what exists today:

🏦 A regulated U.S. Digital Asset Bank.

💵 Real U.S. bank accounts connected directly to on-chain eUSD Digital Cash.

🌐 eUSD operating across #Ethereum, #Base, #Polygon and #Solana.

🌍 A much larger multi-currency Digital Cash vision built for global payments, remittances and foreign exchange.

📱 A strategy centered on telecoms and mobile networks — infrastructure that already reaches billions of people.

⛓️ Telcoin Network approaching mainnet, with #TEL designed to become its native gas asset.

🤖 And now a modernized TEL built for a world of programmable money, smart wallets, automated payments and increasingly #AI-driven commerce.

That last part deserves more attention.

The next generation of the internet won’t consist only of people clicking “send.”

Software will transact. Apps will transact. AI #agents will transact. Devices will transact.

For that world, money needs to be programmable, extremely divisible, inexpensive to move and capable of being authorized without a human manually clicking through every step.

That is exactly the direction TEL3 moves $TEL.

18-decimal precision. Signature-authorized payments. Gasless transaction possibilities. Smart-wallet support. Cleaner cross-chain movement. One consistent TEL address across supported EVM networks. Native integration with the coming Telcoin Network.

Individually, those sound like technical upgrades.

Together, they make considerably more sense when you zoom out.

Telcoin isn’t building a coin and searching for a use case.

It is assembling an entire financial stack:

Bank → #DigitalCash → Wallet → #DeFi/Liquidity → Global Payments → Telecom Distribution → #Blockchain → Programmable/AI Commerce

And $TEL sits increasingly close to the center of that architecture.

Telcoin has even filed IP around combining stablecoin payments with depository functionality — another sign that its ambition goes far beyond being another crypto wallet or another stablecoin issuer.

That is what makes this moment interesting to me.

For years, Telcoin was building pieces that could be difficult for the market to connect.

Now those pieces are starting to converge.

The bank is real.
The bank accounts are live.
Digital Cash is real.
The global distribution strategy is taking shape.
TEL3 is live.
Telcoin Network is next.

And the token itself is finally being rebuilt for the financial system Telcoin has been working toward all along.

The question isn’t what $TEL used to be.

The question is what happens if Telcoin successfully connects all of this into one global financial network.

That is a much bigger story! 🌎

[CRYPTO FRONT @cryptofrontio]

Get ready for the return of $TEL it's gonna be much more exciting!!!

[abuhilal @TheWave0001]

@ChaosTV Freedom is good but don't annoy normal people like that. It's disrespectful.

[Chain INK @0xchainink]

🚨 Quant just got picked by The Clearing House

Telcoin didn't need picking. It became the bank.

Two opposite routes in. Both landed this year.

So we ran them through six axes 👇

⚪ Regulatory depth

→ $TEL : 9/10
→ $QNT : 5/10

Telcoin holds the first US depository charter, Nebraska, 12 Nov 2025. Built for deposits, eUSD, a path onto Fed rails. Not FDIC-insured.

Quant sells to licence holders and holds none.

⚪ Institutional reach

→ QNT : 9/10
→ TEL : 3/10

The Clearing House selected Quant on 24 Sep 2026, aimed at RTP and CHIPS, targeted H1 2027. UK tokenised sterling already live with Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, NatWest.

⚪ Consumer distribution

→ TEL : 8/10
→ QNT : 2/10

Telcoin has US retail accounts live in-app since 23 Jun 2026 and 40+ e-wallets across 20+ countries. Quant ships no retail product.

⚪ CertiK Skynet

→ TEL : 85.53, grade A
→ QNT : 77.07, grade BBB

Third-party composite, not a banking exam. Telcoin's last listed audit is 2022.

⚪ Liquidity

→ QNT : a quarter of its cap in one day
→ TEL : thin on every tape

Quant's number came on the news day. Telcoin's holds in every condition.

⚪ Token capture

→ QNT : 4/10
→ TEL : 3/10

Banks can pay Quant in ordinary currency. TEL is gas for a network that is still not live. eUSD sits near its December 2025 mint of ~$10M.

Neither token has a public revenue line.

Quant wins the contracts.

Telcoin wins the licence.

Neither token had to be part of either one.

[abuhilal @TheWave0001]

@lunanomacrypto @_cbtrades with its potential, $tel is so undervalued. This will change soon. 🚀

[abuhilal @TheWave0001]

@RahafStock ابحثوا و ادرسوا عن عملة
#telcoin
اظن ان لها مستقبل جيد .. يتم تداولها على منصة
Kucoin

[BSCN @BSCNews]

Wen Telcoin mainnet...?

Discussion is running rampant around when @Telcoin will launch its long-awaited official mainnet.

Originally rumoured for Q1 2026, the launch was pushed back for the purpose of security audits.

However, v3 $TEL token migration began yesterday, giving hope to the community that mainnet launch is now not far away...

[Telcoin @telcoin]

We’re thrilled to support the ethereum:0x467bccd9d29f223bce8043b84e8c8b282827790f upgrade ahead of Telcoin Network mainnet.

Telcoin Wallet users can upgrade to new TEL in a few taps beginning this Thursday, September 24th.

For holders using external wallets and exchanges, visit the official portal: https://t.co/Sa96g7wfwr

[Jason @Jasonanlysis]

Very impressed with $TEL coin strength throughout all their 10 yrs of history. Elite token with one of the best fundamentals on the market, building and growing through all bears, without paid KOLS and price still sits around 2,500% above its All Time Low in 2020. 🤯 GEM! 💎

[Telcoin Association @TelcoinTAO]

ROADMAP UPDATE

Check out the latest updates to the Telcoin Network roadmap!

Developer notes updated on the 20th of August. The past two weeks focused almost entirely on security and correctness.

[Captain Crypto @CaptCryptoX]

@tyler Please list telcoin:native / #Telcoin on @Gemini … Long overdue! 👏

[WallStreetX @WallStreetXHQ]

WSX News 🚨: Telcoin model stands apart from traditional crypto exchanges, operating as a Digital Asset Depository Institution under Nebraska law.

Through this framework, @telcoin can hold customer deposits and issue eUSD as bank money, rather than relying on an offshore reserve structure typically associated with stablecoins. Meanwhile, @circle has pursued a different regulatory path through a New York trust charter.

These contrasting approaches could have important implications for dollar custody, eUSD legal status, and the protections available to $TEL holders if something goes wrong.

[Arie Jones @programmersedge]

Yaaasssss!

#TEL $TEL #Telcoin

[BZ @BZ_crypto1]

🚨Change Detected:

Total staked telcoin:native has increased 37M in the last 24 hours. Verified on-chain.

[Angelica Saldaña S.T.B.❤️‍🔥 @AngelofYHVH]

June 1st, Japan will allow foreign stablecoins.

Telcoin’s Digital Cash eJPY 🇯🇵 is available in the Telcoin Wallet.

@telcoin

[Chain INK @0xchainink]

$TEL : Review 📜

What if the first federally regulated crypto bank in America was built not by Wall Street bankers but by telecom engineers who spent 20 years connecting the world's unbanked to mobile networks?

Meet Telcoin - a blockchain-powered mobile financial platform that just made U.S. banking history. First Digital Asset Depository Institution charter in America. Bank-backed eUSD stablecoin. Connected to Federal Reserve payment rails. Remittances to 20+ countries at under 2% fees.

An EVM-compatible L1 validated by mobile network operators. GSMA member since 2018. Regulated in 6 countries. Targeting the $700 billion remittance market through the phones already in people's pockets.
Let's explore how Telcoin is building the Internet of Money. 👇

⚪ Telcoin at a Glance

Telcoin (TEL) is a blockchain-based fintech project that integrates telecommunications and regulated banking to deliver accessible, low-cost financial services to mobile users globally. The platform partners with mobile network operators to distribute wallet services, cross-border remittances, and token swaps.

The $TEL token has a maximum supply of 100 billion with ~96 billion in circulation (~96%). TEL functions as the gas token for the upcoming Telcoin Network, staking asset, and governance token.
As of May 2026, $TEL trades around $0.003 with a market cap of approximately $280M.

ATH was $0.064 in May 2021. Telcoin Digital Asset Bank received a final charter from Nebraska in November 2025, making it the first regulated digital asset depository institution in the US.

Marketplace Insight: Telcoin CEO participated in a private MWC roundtable hosted by Accenture and GSMA alongside executives from Mastercard, Huawei, and Standard Bank, discussing Accenture's report predicting up to $13 trillion in transaction volume could shift from traditional banking to alternatives like telecom finance and stablecoins by 2030. The Nebraska bank charter, eUSD stablecoin, and Telcoin Network mainnet make TEL one of the most regulatory-forward projects in crypto.

⚪ Mission

Telcoin's mission is to provide fast, affordable, and user-owned financial products to every mobile phone user in the world. The company's mission is to provide financial products to mobile phone users worldwide, targeting the estimated 1.7 billion unbanked individuals. By leveraging existing telecom infrastructure (5 billion+ subscribers globally), Telcoin bypasses the need to build new distribution networks, instead turning mobile operators into the on-ramps for decentralized finance.

🔵 A Brief History

Telcoin operates as a platform that combines mobile telecommunications networks with blockchain-based financial services. Founded in July 2017 by Paul Neuner, who has over 20 years of experience in telecommunications and cybersecurity, and Claude Eguienta, the company started in Singapore as Telcoin Pte. Ltd.

Paul Neuner's background in telecommunications, cybersecurity, and telecom fraud management, having founded Mobius Wireless Solutions, is central to Telcoin's strategy of partnering with mobile network operators to reach a broad user base. Eguienta brought deep technical expertise from distributed systems and crypto startups including CyberAgent and Kabotip.

In 2018, Telcoin became the first blockchain firm to join the GSMA, the global telecom industry body, signaling serious intent to operate within the existing telecom ecosystem rather than against it.
By 2020, Telcoin had integrated with mobile money services across 20+ countries, maintaining fees under 2% while traditional money transfer services charge 6-10%. The Telcoin Wallet launched on iOS and Android, enabling users to store, send, and swap 100+ digital assets.

In 2021, the company raised $10 million in a Series A funding round to support expansion. Telcoin also supported the Nebraska Financial Innovation Act, which created the framework for digital asset bank charters.

Everything changed in 2023-2024 as Telcoin pivoted from pure remittances toward comprehensive digital banking. The company secured regulatory licenses across six countries: US (Money Services Business), Singapore (Major Payment Institution), Canada, Australia, Lithuania, and Argentina.

In November 2025, Telcoin Digital Asset Bank received a final charter from Nebraska, making it the first regulated digital asset depository institution in the US. The bank can take deposits, connect to Federal Reserve payment rails, and issue the FDIC-insured eUSD stablecoin. TEL surged 95% on the announcement.

Earlier in 2025, Telcoin secured $25 million in additional funding specifically to capitalize the Digital Asset Bank. The Adiri testnet launched in December 2025, with full mainnet launch expected in 2026.
By May 2025, Telcoin achieved SOC 2 Type I certification, validating its security infrastructure. In March 2026, CEO Paul Neuner joined a Mobile World Congress roundtable alongside Mastercard, Huawei, and Standard Bank executives discussing the $13 trillion payment migration opportunity.

🔵 Ecosystem Narrative

Telcoin's ecosystem is built on a simple but powerful insight: 5 billion people already have mobile phones. Instead of building new infrastructure, use the telecom networks they're already on as the distribution layer for decentralized financial services.

Key dynamics include:

➛ Telcoin Digital Asset Bank (Nebraska charter) is the first federally regulated Digital Asset Depository Institution in the U.S. Can accept crypto deposits, connect to Federal Reserve payment rails, and issue eUSD stablecoin backed by USD deposits and short-term Treasuries.

➛ eUSD is a bank-issued, regulated stablecoin designed for cross-border remittances and mobile payments. Unlike algorithmic stablecoins, eUSD is backed by actual bank deposits and Treasuries with regulatory oversight.

➛ Telcoin Wallet is a self-custodial mobile app for storing, sending, and swapping 100+ digital assets. Remittances to 40+ e-wallets across 20+ countries at under 2% fees.

➛ Telcoin Network is an EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain validated by mobile network operators (MNOs). Turning telecom companies into blockchain validators aligns the incentives of the existing mobile infrastructure with DeFi.

➛ TEL burn mechanism activates with mainnet launch: TEL used for gas fees is burned, creating deflationary pressure tied directly to network usage.

➛ GSMA membership since 2018 gives Telcoin access to the global telecom industry body representing 750+ mobile operators and 400+ companies. Telcoin is the only blockchain project with this level of telecom industry access.

➛ Regulated in 6 countries (US, Singapore, Canada, Australia, Lithuania, Argentina) with additional corridors expanding.

➛ SOC 2 Type I certified, validating enterprise-grade security and compliance controls.

⚪ Token Utilities

$TEL powers the mobile-first financial ecosystem:

➛ Gas Token (Telcoin Network) - TEL pays for all transaction fees on the Telcoin Network. Gas fees are burned, creating deflationary pressure as usage scales.

➛ Staking & Validation - Stake TEL into the validator and liquidity layers of the Telcoin Network. MNOs serve as primary validators, with TEL stakers supporting network security.

➛ Governance - TEL holders participate in governance through the Telcoin Association and decentralized Miner Councils.

➛ Liquidity Mining - Provide liquidity on TELx (decentralized exchange) and earn fees from global exchange activity.

➛ Remittance Medium - TEL facilitates cross-border transfers through the Telcoin Wallet, with fees under 2%.

⚪ Key Features

➛ First U.S. Digital Asset Bank - Nebraska DADI charter (November 2025). Can accept deposits, connect to Federal Reserve rails, and issue regulated eUSD stablecoin. Historic.

➛ eUSD Stablecoin - Bank-issued, FDIC-insured, backed by USD deposits and short-term Treasuries. Designed for compliant cross-border payments at scale.

➛ Remittances to 20+ Countries - Telcoin Wallet sends money to 40+ e-wallets globally at under 2% fees. Targeting the $700 billion remittance market.

➛ Telcoin Network (L1) - EVM-compatible blockchain validated by mobile network operators. Turns existing telecom infrastructure into blockchain validators.

➛ GSMA Member Since 2018 - First and only blockchain project as a GSMA Associate Member. Access to 750+ mobile operators and 400+ companies globally.

➛ Regulated in 6 Countries - US (MSB), Singapore (MPI), Canada, Australia, Lithuania, Argentina. One of the most regulatory-forward crypto projects in existence.

➛ SOC 2 Certified - Enterprise-grade security and compliance validation.

➛ TEL Burn Mechanism - Gas fees burned on mainnet usage, creating deflationary pressure tied to real transaction volume.

🔵 Meet the Telcoin Team

Telcoin is led by telecom and fintech veterans who spent decades inside the mobile infrastructure industry before applying blockchain to solve its biggest problem: financial exclusion.

▶️ Core Members:

➛ Paul Neuner [ @TelcoinPaul ] - Co-Founder & CEO | 20+ years in telecommunications, cybersecurity, and telecom fraud management. Founded Mobius Wireless Solutions, providing solutions for mobile network operators globally. Championed the Nebraska Financial Innovation Act. Speaks at MWC, DIGITAL BANKING, and Flyover Fintech alongside executives from Mastercard, Citi, and Standard Chartered. His vision: telecom operators as the primary gateway for mainstream DeFi adoption.

➛ Claude Eguienta - Co-Founder | Master's degree in Computer Science with a focus on distributed systems. Previously co-founded Kabotip and served as lead systems architect at CyberAgent. Brings deep fintech and blockchain technical expertise that balances Neuner's telecom vision.

➛ Patrick Gerhart - President of Banking Operations | Formerly at P4Cap. Spearheads U.S. regulatory initiatives and Telcoin Digital Asset Bank operations. Leads the eUSD stablecoin rollout and Federal Reserve payment rail integration.

➛ Jeff Quigley - EVP Business Development & Communications | Former regional manager for Southeast Asia at Fenox Venture Capital. Drives partnerships, exchange listings, and ecosystem communications.

➛ Ryan Neuner - Core Team | Contributes to Telcoin's operational and strategic initiatives.

➛ Telcoin Association (Lugano, Switzerland) - Swiss non-profit overseeing the Telcoin platform through decentralized Miner Councils and governance.

🔵 Ratings

➛ Use Case: ★★★★✦ (4.5/5) - Telcoin has what almost no other crypto project can claim: a federally regulated U.S. bank charter, a working remittance app in 20+ countries, and GSMA membership giving access to 750+ mobile operators globally. The use case is tangible and massive: $700 billion remittance market, 1.7 billion unbanked people, 5 billion mobile subscribers. eUSD as a bank-issued, regulated stablecoin connected to Federal Reserve rails is a genuine innovation.

The Telcoin Network with MNO validators is a unique architecture. The 0.5 deduction is because despite 8+ years of development, actual user adoption remains modest relative to the vision. The mainnet hasn't launched yet. The bank hasn't begun full operations. The regulatory moat is real, but the execution gap between "chartered" and "scaling" is significant.

➛ Tokenomics: ★★★✦ (3.5/5) - 100 billion max supply with ~96% already circulating is a double-edged sword: there's minimal future dilution (positive), but the massive float at a sub-$0.01 price creates psychological barriers for retail investors. The upcoming burn mechanism (TEL burned as gas on mainnet) ties deflationary pressure directly to network usage, which is the right design.

Staking and validator participation will lock supply. However, the burn mechanism isn't live yet (mainnet pending), and TEL is down ~95% from ATH. The tokenomics become genuinely strong IF mainnet launches and transaction volume scales, but until then, the value capture remains theoretical.

➛ Audits: ★★★★ (4/5) - Telcoin's security posture is uniquely strong for a crypto project because it operates under actual banking regulation. SOC 2 Type I certified. Nebraska DADI charter required rigorous compliance validation. Regulated as a Major Payment Institution in Singapore, MSB in the US and Canada.

The Telcoin Wallet has operated since 2020 without a major fund-loss incident. The codebase is open-source. The 1-point deduction is because the Telcoin Network mainnet hasn't launched yet (and therefore hasn't been battle-tested), and the transition from Polygon to a custom L1 introduces new smart contract risk that will need comprehensive auditing.

➛ Community: ★★★★★ (5/5) - Telcoin has one of the most loyal, patient, and active communities in all of crypto. The "TEL Marines" have held through a 95% drawdown from ATH for 5+ years with unwavering conviction in the mission. The community rallied 95% on the Nebraska charter announcement and 76% on the MWC news, proving they respond to real catalysts, not hype cycles. Extremely active on X with constant engagement, technical discussions, and ecosystem updates.

The community spans crypto natives, telecom enthusiasts, and financial inclusion advocates who genuinely believe in connecting the unbanked. Active across Discord, Telegram, and X. When the bank charter was announced, the community didn't just celebrate the price pump, they celebrated the regulatory milestone. That's the difference between a community built on speculation and one built on mission. 8+ years of loyalty through a bear market, a delayed mainnet, and a 95% drawdown. That's conviction that rivals Bitcoin's early believers.

🔵 Conclusion

Telcoin is the most regulatory-forward crypto project in the world, and it just made American banking history. The first Digital Asset Depository Institution charter in the United States. A bank-backed stablecoin connected to Federal Reserve payment rails. Remittances to 20+ countries at under 2% fees. GSMA membership since 2018. Regulated in 6 countries. SOC 2 certified. And an EVM-compatible L1 where mobile operators serve as validators.

All built by a team that spent 20 years inside the telecom industry before deciding that blockchain was the missing piece.
The patience required to invest in Telcoin has been extraordinary. 8+ years of development. A 95% drawdown from ATH. A mainnet that keeps getting pushed back. Slow user adoption despite a massive addressable market. The gap between "we have a bank charter" and "we have a million daily users" is measured in years, not months.

But here's the fundamental case: 1.7 billion people are unbanked. 5 billion have mobile phones. The $700 billion remittance industry charges 6-10% fees for what should cost 2% or less. Traditional banks won't solve this because the unit economics don't work at their cost structure. Telcoin's model, using existing telecom infrastructure as distribution, a regulated bank as the compliance layer, and blockchain as the settlement rail, is the only architecture that connects all three pieces.

If mainnet launches, eUSD scales, and even a fraction of the $13 trillion projected payment migration materializes through telecom rails, the project trading at $280M market cap with a U.S. bank charter is either the most patient long-term play in crypto or the most frustrating. The charter is real. The app works. The regulation is done. The only question left is execution.

[𝕃𝟙𝕓𝕖𝕣ⓣ𝕪 𝕃𝕒𝕕☘️ @L1bertyLad]

Paul Neuner (@TelcoinPaul), Founder and CEO of @Telcoin, will be speaking Thursday at the Financial Times Digital Assets Summit 2026 in London.

Stage 1 - Panel: The Stablecoin wars - tokenised deposits, CBDCs, and the treasury vehicle boom - Speaker

As stablecoins, tokenised deposits and CBDCs jostle for dominance, the question is no longer if digital money will scale - but who will win, and at what cost?

Who will lead: banks, states, or private stablecoin issuers?

Are treasury vehicles the next wave of financial risk?

How should insurers and investors price exposure?

What services will corporations, insurers and asset managers need to safely scale these new products?

Speakers:
• Paul Neuner, Founder & CEO, Telcoin
• Thomas Moser, Alternate Member of the Governing Board, Swiss National Bank
• Alexander Bechtel, Global Head of Digital Products, DWS Asset Management
• Larisa Yarovaya, Director & Advisor, Centre for Digital Finance / British Blockchain Association

Moderator:
• Jill R. Shah, US Trading & Crypto Correspondent, Financial Times

That is a serious panel.
Central bank money.
Tokenised bank deposits.
CBDCs.
Stablecoins.
Treasury vehicles.

And right in the middle of that conversation is Telcoin, a company that now operates a regulated digital asset bank and has launched eUSD, its bank-issued stablecoin.

This is exactly the conversation Telcoin belongs in. telcoin:native

[BZ @BZ_crypto1]

It’s been a long road but so excited to be here.

Telcoin Network Adiri testnet launch is finally live.

Hats off to @9rantkee and the development team for reaching this huge milestone

https://t.co/1bnzYM4g18

$TEL the 🌎

[𝕃𝟙𝕓𝕖𝕣ⓣ𝕪 𝕃𝕒𝕕☘️ @L1bertyLad]

@Telcoin featured in the "Top 7 Crypto Payment Projects to Watch in 2026" from @ourcryptotalk.
$TEL
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