Tether and Opera integrate USDT and Tether Gold (XAU₮0) into Minipay to expand dollar and gold‑denominated access in emerging markets.
Tether announced on February 2, 2026 that USDT and Tether Gold (via XAU₮0) are now supported in Minipay, Opera’s self‑custodial wallet on the Celo blockchain, enabling millions of users across Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia to send, receive, and hold stable, dollar‑denominated value and tokenized gold.
Minipay reports over 12.6 million activated wallets, 7 million phone‑verified USDT wallets, and rapid user growth on Celo, with more than $153 million moved through Minipay in December 2025; Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino and Opera EVP Jørgen Arnesen say the integration advances financial inclusion by turning smartphone reach into practical onchain money.
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🧭 FAQs
• What assets did Tether and Opera add to Minipay? They added USDT and Tether Gold via XAU₮0 to Minipay for users in emerging markets.
• When was the integration announced and where? The integration was announced on February 2, 2026, in a joint release by Tether and Opera.
• How many Minipay users are on Celo and where are they located? Minipay reports over 12.6 million activated wallets with major user bases in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.
• Can Minipay users convert holdings into tokenized gold? Yes; Minipay supports converting balances into XAU₮0 for onchain gold exposure, where permitted by local law.