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7 Million MiniPay Wallets—and Just Getting Started
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7 Million MiniPay Wallets—and Just Getting Started

Fund Your MiniPay Wallet with Binance Connect – Fast & Easy
🆕 MiniPay Updates

Binance Connect is Now Live in MiniPay!

What’s new with MiniPay

Stay updated on our latest features, partnerships, and exciting updates shaping the future of global payments.

Opera Launches MiniPay, a New Stablecoin Wallet Built on the Celo Blockchain, to Onboard Millions of Users Across Africa to Web3
Press Release
May 2, 2025

Opera Launches MiniPay, a New Stablecoin Wallet Built on the Celo Blockchain, to Onboard Millions of Users Across Africa to Web3

OSLO, Norway, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Opera, a global web innovator, unveils MiniPay – a blockchain-based wallet built on the Celo blockchain. Directly integrated into the Opera Mini1 browser, MiniPay makes it easier and more affordable for individuals across Africa to acquire and to send or receive stablecoins – simply by using mobile phone numbers. Leveraging the unique benefits of Celo's mobile-first infrastructure, Opera is setting a new standard in the consumer-grade wallet experience, with an initial focus on rapid and seamless P2P stablecoin payments.

Opera browser debuts stablecoin wallet MiniPay in Africa
Press Release
March 12, 2025

Opera browser debuts stablecoin wallet MiniPay in Africa

The web platform Opera has revealed its plans to launch a noncustodial stablecoin wallet integrated into its mobile web browser that will be made available to its user base in Africa.

Opera Mini’s crypto wallet MiniPay now offers USDT and USDC
Press Release
May 2, 2025

Opera Mini’s crypto wallet MiniPay now offers USDT and USDC

Since launching in September 2023, Opera Mini’s MiniPay app has amassed three million users.

MiniPay wins web3 award at Africa Tech Summit
Press Release
March 11, 2025

MiniPay wins web3 award at Africa Tech Summit

Stablecoin wallet platform owned by Opera and built on the Celo blockchain, MiniPay has won the web3 award at the Africa Tech Summit which concluded on Feb. 13.

One Year of MiniPay: What Can We Learn from Its Journey?
Press Release
May 2, 2025

One Year of MiniPay: What Can We Learn from Its Journey?

MiniPay’s focus on real-world solutions has made it one of the few blockchain-based applications to gain sustainable traction. By addressing everyday financial challenges, it has found a way to connect with real users—something still rare in the Web3 space.

Opera Adds Non-Custodial Stablecoin Wallet to Its Mobile Browser
Press Release
May 2, 2025

Opera Adds Non-Custodial Stablecoin Wallet to Its Mobile Browser

Opera has teamed up with Celo Foundation to integrate Minipay, a non-custodial stablecoin wallet, into its mobile browser. The two companies are targeting the African market with the product as they look to onboard millions of mobile users to Web3.

MiniPay PlayBook

📑 MiniPay Playbook

How to Buy USDT (Tether) with Your Local Currency using MiniPay

Easily buy USDT with zero fees using MiniPay. Use credit card, bank transfer, mobile money (M-Pesa, Orange Money, MTN MoMo, Airtel Tigo), Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more.
April 29, 2025

News

News

Introducing MiniPay Cash Links: The Easiest Way to Send and Receive Funds Instantly

MiniPay Cash Links make sending and receiving funds effortless. Instantly transfer money with just a link—secure, fast, and hassle-free. Learn more!
April 29, 2025

✈️ On the move

✈️ On the Move

Traveling to Kenya: Everything You Need to Know

Your ultimate Kenya travel guide. From visa and SIM setup to payment options, transportation, dining, attractions, and cost estimates—get all the essential tips to make your trip unforgettable.
May 2, 2025

Travel Guides

✈️ On the Move

Traveling to Kenya: Everything You Need to Know

Your ultimate Kenya travel guide. From visa and SIM setup to payment options, transportation, dining, attractions, and cost estimates—get all the essential tips to make your trip unforgettable.
May 2, 2025

Real stories, real impact

Discover how MiniPay has transformed lives and businesses through real experiences shared by our users.

Veronica’s Journey: Balancing Law School, Crypto Freelancing & Cross-Border Payments

Discover how Veronica, a 21-year-old student in Lagos, balances law school, freelance writing, and cross-border payments through USDT and multiple finance apps.

- Interview-veronica

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