Tether has announced the integration of the stablecoins USDT and XAUT into the non-custodial crypto wallet MiniPay, which is built into the Opera Mini mobile browser. In light of this event, Opera’s stock rose to $14.8 at the opening of trading on February 2, 2025, signaling a notable market response for investors.
This is reported by Business • Media
MiniPay: Features of the New Crypto Wallet
MiniPay is a simple non-custodial wallet integrated directly into the functionality of Opera Mini. It is developed based on the Celo blockchain network. The wallet supports identification through Google, transfers via phone numbers instead of standard crypto addresses, and occupies only 2 MB of memory, making it accessible even in countries with slow or expensive internet. With these advantages, MiniPay simplifies entry into the Web3 ecosystem for a wide range of users.
Enhancing Capabilities and Market Reaction
With the support of USDT and XAUT, MiniPay users can now send and store these stablecoins on the Celo network. This not only allows for convenient management of digital assets but also enables users to save funds in dollars or protect their value in gold. As Tether’s CEO Paolo Ardoino stated:
“By supporting USDT and XAUT in MiniPay, we are helping to create tools that make digital assets truly useful — whether for sending money, saving in dollars, or protecting value in gold. Financial accessibility is not just about technology. It’s about creating systems that work in everyday life.”
According to the company, the number of MiniPay wallets has exceeded 12.6 million, and in the fourth quarter of 2025 alone, the number of users on the Celo network grew by 50%. This dynamic indicates a significant increase in the service’s popularity.
In light of the news about the support for USDT and XAUT, Opera’s stock temporarily surged from $12.4 to $14.8, before returning to its previous level. This confirms the substantial impact of cryptocurrency initiatives on the company’s investment attractiveness.
It is worth noting that Opera Mini is a popular mobile browser, and the company also offers specialized software versions for working with Web3 and artificial intelligence-based functionalities.