The developers of Antarctic Wallet have added support for TON

The cryptocurrency service Antarctic Wallet has added support for The Open Network blockchain (TON). This was reported by project representatives to ForkLog.

At the time of writing, the wallet supports deposits on the TRON network ( fee — $2.75 ) and TON ( $0.50 ). In the near future, the developers will add support for Bitcoin, Solana, and BNB Chain.

In the upcoming update, the project team plans to add the ability to top up Steam and mobile phone balances, as well as to enter the Turkish market with QR code payments.

What is Antarctic Wallet

Antarctic Wallet is a service through which you can exchange cryptocurrency for payments for goods and services in rubles. The wallet does not make direct transfers in fiat.

"Against the backdrop of restrictions in international settlements, a new crypto infrastructure is forming in Russia. Antarctic Wallet is becoming a bridge between external markets and the national economy, allowing funds to be brought into the country and enabling instant payments for goods and services via QR code. Such services not only expand access to digital finance but also strengthen the development of the Russian payment system," commented representatives of Antarctic Wallet.

When using the service, cryptocurrency is exchanged for payment of goods — without bank cards and cash. Unlike the classic scenario where the user first receives fiat and then pays for the purchase, here you can immediately make a transaction through Antarctic Wallet.

How the service works

When creating the Antarctic Wallet, the team focused on the Thai model, where cryptocurrency is converted into local currency before payment. The service can be used by:

• tourists without bank accounts. A foreign guest rents accommodation in Russia. He cannot open a bank account, and local terminals do not accept his card. Through Antarctic Wallet, he converts USDT to rubles and simply scans the QR code — the transaction is completed instantly through the SBP.
• freelancers without banking services. The developer receives a fee in USDT from a client abroad. The funds are deposited into the Antarctic Wallet. He makes purchases through a Telegram bot — the exchange of goods and services takes place in rubles. A bank card is not needed.

Earlier, Exved CEO Sergey Mendeleev stated in an interview for the "Podcast Society" on the ForkLog YouTube channel that one of the main reasons for the pressure on the crypto business in Russia is the lack of clear regulation.