Opera Limited (NASDAQ: OPRA) witnessed a significant uptick in its share price following the announcement that its self-custodial stablecoin wallet, MiniPay, has officially integrated support for Tether (USDT) and Tether Gold (XAUt). This strategic move, built on the Celo blockchain, aims to provide millions of users in emerging markets—specifically across Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia—with seamless access to stable, dollar-denominated assets and inflation-resistant savings options.
MiniPay has rapidly evolved into one of the world's fastest-growing digital wallets. Since its inception, it has reached a milestone of over 12.6 million activated wallets and processed more than 350 million transactions. The integration of USDT, the world’s largest stablecoin with a market cap exceeding $186 billion, is expected to accelerate this growth further. In the fourth quarter of 2025 alone, MiniPay saw a 50% increase in on-chain users, signaling a massive appetite for digital dollars in regions where local currencies often face high volatility.
The partnership focuses on "real-world utility." By using the Celo network, MiniPay allows users to send and receive USDT with sub-cent transaction fees and near-instant finality. This technology bypasses the traditional hurdles of high withdrawal fees and slow processing times often found in legacy banking systems. Jørgen Arnesen, EVP Mobile at Opera, highlighted that this integration turns simple smartphone reach into genuine financial access, empowering users to save, send, and spend digital dollars often for the very first time.
Furthermore, the addition of Tether Gold (XAUt) provides a unique value proposition for households looking to hedge against inflation. With gold prices reaching record highs recently, having an accessible digital gold asset within a mobile browser wallet offers a practical tool for wealth preservation. Opera’s stock market reaction reflects investor confidence in the company’s pivot toward integrated Web3 financial services. As stablecoins become a cornerstone of the global "Global South" economy, Opera is positioning itself not just as a browser company, but as a critical gateway to the decentralized financial ecosystem.
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