Opera Ltd.’s publicly traded shares surged sharply after the company announced expanded support for Tether’s stablecoins in its MiniPay wallet.
Browser developer Opera (OPRA) said its MiniPay wallet, a self-custodial crypto wallet embedded in its mobile browser and built on the Celo blockchain, will now support Tether’s USDT (USD-pegged stablecoin) and Tether Gold (XAUT).
MiniPay, which Opera says has 12.6 million activated wallets, processed over US$153 million in stablecoin transactions in December 2025. The expanded support aims to let users send, receive, hold and convert dollar- and gold-backed digital assets directly from the wallet without navigating complex blockchain setups.
Investors reacted positively to the announcement. Opera’s stock opened significantly higher, climbing as much as 15 % after the news and helping lift the company’s market valuation.
The move brings broader access to stable digital assets, especially in emerging markets where mobile-first financial tools are increasingly important, and aligns with efforts by both Opera and Tether to expand financial access through digital currencies.
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