Tether has expanded the availability of its digital assets by integrating USDT and Tether Gold into Opera’s MiniPay wallet, a move aimed at improving access to stable value in emerging economies. The partnership focuses on mobile-first users seeking reliable tools for savings, payments, and cross-border transfers.
Expanding Stablecoin Access in Emerging Markets
The integration enables MiniPay users to hold and transact with USDT, the world’s largest dollar-pegged stablecoin, alongside Tether Gold, a token backed by physical gold. Built on the Celo blockchain, MiniPay is a self-custodial wallet designed for simplicity, requiring only a mobile phone number to activate.
Tether said the initiative targets regions where access to traditional banking remains limited, including Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. By offering dollar-denominated digital assets, the companies aim to provide alternatives for savings and remittances in economies affected by currency volatility.
MiniPay Growth and Usage Data
MiniPay reports availability in 60 countries, with more than 12.6 million activated wallets. The platform has processed roughly 350 million transactions to date and recorded 50% user growth in the fourth quarter, driven largely by adoption in emerging markets. In December alone, users sent and received over $153 million through the app.
Alongside USDT, MiniPay supports Tether Gold as an inflation-resistant savings option. Interest in tokenized gold has grown as global markets face heightened uncertainty. While emerging market demand remains strong, overall stablecoin market capitalization and exchange inflows have declined amid broader crypto market weakness, reflecting increased investor caution.
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