Tether has announced the integration of its digital currency USDT and Tether Gold into MiniPay, a wallet by Opera. This initiative aims to enhance access to stable currency options in emerging markets, focusing initially on Africa and expanding to Latin America and Southeast Asia. Users can now engage with digital dollars and gold-backed assets without the complexity often associated with blockchain technology.
USDT’s substantial market cap of $186 billion allows users to easily send, receive, and hold their digital dollars, thus simplifying transactions. Tether Gold serves as a viable savings option, providing wealth preservation against inflation.
MiniPay, which operates on the Celo blockchain, is designed to facilitate quick and economical digital payment methods. Since its launch in late 2023, the wallet has seen significant adoption, recording approximately 3.6 million users and 350 million transactions, including a 50% growth rate in the last quarter of 2025. This rapid growth underscores the wallet’s increasing popularity and utility in digital finance.
The partnership between Tether and Opera reflects a mutual commitment to creating accessible financial solutions that cater to the needs of individuals in less developed markets. This integration not only streamlines access to digital currencies for many but also empowers users to save and manage their finances more effectively than ever before. By encouraging the adoption of digital assets, the companies are paving the way for a more inclusive financial environment that values simplicity and reliability.