Tether and Opera Expand Financial Access in Emerging Markets Through MiniPay

Core Insights - Tether is expanding USDT and Tether Gold support within Opera's MiniPay wallet, enhancing financial inclusion in emerging markets [1][6] - USDT has a market capitalization exceeding $186 billion, making it the most widely used digital dollar globally [2] - MiniPay has over 12.6 million activated wallets and has seen significant user growth, particularly in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia [3][4] User Engagement and Growth - MiniPay recorded a 50% growth in on-chain users in Q4 2025, with 7 million phone-verified USDT wallets and 300,000 unique buyers in December, a 33% increase month-over-month [3][4] - Celo, the blockchain supporting MiniPay, experienced a user growth of 506% over the last year, increasing from 825,000 to 5 million users [4] - In December 2025, MiniPay users initiated over 96 million USDT in transfers and conducted more than 3.5 million peer-to-peer payments [4] Financial Transactions and Local Integration - Users added over $49 million in cash to MiniPay wallets through local partners, facilitating direct connections to Tether's liquidity network [5] - More than $153 million was sent or received through MiniPay in December, indicating a rising demand for stable, dollar-based payments in mobile-first regions [5] Product Features and Market Position - MiniPay supports Tether Gold (XAU0), providing an inflation-resistant savings option as gold prices rose nearly 50% in 2025 [6] - Tether Gold serves as a transparent bridge between traditional value stores and the digital economy [7] - Tether's commitment to transparency and accessibility is aimed at expanding the real-world use of stablecoins [8]