TON Foundation Appoints Former Visa Executive to Lead Global Payments Strategy

The TON Foundation has appointed Nikola Plecas, a seasoned crypto and finance expert formerly from Visa, as its new Vice President of Payments. Plecas will be responsible for shaping TON’s global payments strategy as the blockchain aims to support Telegram’s massive user base exceeding 1 billion users. With his extensive experience, he will focus on expanding payment infrastructure to ensure a seamless user experience across jurisdictions. Plecas will manage global financial partnerships, and lead compliance strategies. He plans to streamline on- and off-ramps and enhance user convenience for TON-based applications.