Tether stated that the project will help people in developing economies, such as Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia, to save and transfer dollar-denominated stablecoins. According to Tether, the integration is intended to provide a simple way for mobile-first users to store and transfer stable value without complex onboarding requirements. “Tether’s mission has always been to provide simple, reliable access to stable value for people who need it most,” said Tether’s CEO, Paolo Ardoino.

Opera taps Tether for MiniPay

MiniPay operates in over 60 countries and claims 12.6 million activated wallets. The platform has processed about 350 million transactions so far and saw 50% growth in users in the fourth quarter, largely driven by adoption in emerging markets. In December alone, more than $153 million was sent or received via MiniPay across all supported assets.

Opera stated that the numbers point to increased demand for stable, dollar-based payments in mobile economies. In addition to USDT, MiniPay now supports Tether Gold (XAUT), which is backed by physical gold reserves. Tether positioned the asset as a savings product meant to preserve value in inflation-prone environments. Interest in tokenized gold has increased as traditional bullion markets have grown.

XAUT hit an all-time high of $5,600 in late January, following strength in spot gold prices. The expansion of MiniPay comes as the broader stablecoin market enters a consolidation phase. Total stablecoin market capitalization is at $305.27 billion, down $3.006 billion from the previous week, or 0.98%. Despite the pullback, supply has remained close to record levels, following an expansion of approximately $120 billion in 2024.

USDT has held the dominant position, accounting for 60.65% of stablecoins in circulation. Other important tokens, such as USDC, DAI, and PayPal USD, are pegged to the dollar, which implies they are stable and not subject to systemic outflows. Tether reported earlier this month that it generated over $10 billion in net profit in 2025 due to the increase of its USDT stablecoin and the holdings underlying those stablecoins, which are in US Treasury assets.

The company has been purchasing as much as $1 billion gold per month as it wagers on the precious metal alongside BTC. Regulatory developments are also reshaping the sector. More recently, in the United States, Anchorage Digital launched a new stablecoin, USAT, under U.S. regulatory oversight following the passage of the GENIUS Act in July.

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This update aims to significantly improve the user experience and strengthen Opera’s position in the competitive browser market. The full release of these features, targeting a broader audience, is expected later this year.

Intuitive multimedia controls and user interface

Opera One R2 showcases a redesign of the multimedia controls traditionally located on the browser’s sidebar. In the updated version, these controls appear in a detachable floating window. This change allows users to easily manage playback options like play, pause, skip, and volume directly within the browser environment. 

The update introduces an aesthetic touch to the tab management system. Users can now enjoy split-screen tabs within a single window, facilitating multitasking without juggling multiple browser windows. For those who frequently work with numerous tabs, the new “Traces” feature highlights the most visited tabs when the count exceeds thirty, providing a visual cue to users’ most frequented sites.

Since integrating AI for the first time in 2023 with the introduction of Aria, Opera has continued to expand its AI offerings. The latest enhancements include voice output and image generation directly from Aria’s sidebar, improving accessibility and creative capabilities for users. Additionally, Aria’s new Image understanding feature can now analyze images added to the sidebar, providing insights into specific models and contexts, such as mathematical equations. This AI-powered functionality is poised to transform how users interact with content on the web.

Enhanced webpage interaction

Opera’s R2 release also introduces the “page context mode,” a novel feature that allows users to interact more dynamically with webpages. Through this mode, users can pose questions directly related to the content of a webpage. This tool supports various services such as content translation and summarization, streamlining how users obtain and process information. 

Opera has announced that these features will be progressively made available in the developer version of the Opera One browser in the upcoming weeks, with plans for a wider rollout later in the year. This strategic update not only enhances the functionality of the Opera browser but also solidifies its commitment to providing a more intuitive and powerful user experience.

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