Opera shares jump 18% after MiniPay adds Tether’s USDT stablecoin
The Block
Opera's stock surged nearly 18% after its MiniPay wallet integrated Tether's USDT stablecoin and Tether Gold.Summary
Opera's shares climbed almost 18% following the announcement that its self-custodial crypto wallet, MiniPay, now supports Tether's USDT stablecoin and Tether Gold (XAUT). MiniPay, which is built on the Celo blockchain and embedded in Opera's mobile browser, is popular in emerging markets like Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia, offering users access to dollar-denominated payments and savings where traditional banking is limited. The wallet has activated over 12 million wallets, processing hundreds of millions of transactions, with over $150 million moved in December alone. The integration allows users to hold and transfer digital dollars and gold-pegged tokens directly from their smartphones.
(Source：The Block)