MiniPay, Opera’s self-custodial stablecoin wallet built on Celo, has announced integration with Binance Connect, the official fiat-to-crypto gateway by crypto exchange Binance.
According to the press release shared with Cryptonews, the new integration enables fiat on-ramps, expands payment options for users globally, and boosts accessibility to digital assets.
Opera argues that a massive challenge in Web3 adoption is converting local currency into digital assets, quickly, securely, and affordably. The partnership aims to solve this, they add, lowering the barriers.
Furthermore, the integration is a major step in MinidPay’s “evolution from a lightweight wallet to a practical tool for savings, peer-to-peer transfers, cross-border payments, and everyday commerce,” the announcement says.
The step is also a part of Opera’s, Celo’s, and Binance’s joint goal to further real-world stablecoin utility.
Moreover, by the announcement time, Binance Connect has already gone live in MiniPay. Users can utilize the Opera Mini browser to access it. Also, they can download the standalone Android app. This enables them to add cash and start make transactions.
According to Jørgen Arnesen, EVP Mobile at Opera, “integrating Binance Connect is a key milestone in our ongoing collaboration with Binance, enabling us to bring even more value to users. With Binance’s global reach and deep liquidity, we’re bringing the stablecoin experience one step closer to everyday usage.”
Payment Methods and 7 Million Wallets
The MiniPay team notes that it has recorded over 7 million activated wallets across 50 countries. These users can now fund their wallets using Binance Connect.
Payment methods include credit/debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, P2P trading, and Binance Account Balance.
Also, the integration of Binance Connect provides fast and low-cost access to stablecoins like USDT and USDC in Africa, Latin America, Asia, and more, the announcement says.
Furthermore, the team says that MiniPay’s native ecosystem features popular Mini Apps for various use cases. These include local utility bill payments, donations, and music streaming.
“We’re thrilled to see our valued partners join forces to support the next wave of adoption on Celo,” says Isha Varshney, Celo Foundation’s Head of Ecosystem. “Since launch, MiniPay has served as a powerful onboarding tool – coupled with Binance’s over 260 million global users and proven track record as an industry leader, everyday users around the world can access the benefits of our open on-chain economy.”
Thomas Gregory, Vice President of Fiat at Binance, adds that “MiniPay and Binance share a vision for inclusive financial tools that work at a global scale — giving users access not just to stable digital assets, but to real-world utility that fits into daily life.”
Thanks to the Binance Connect integration, users worldwide “can move from fiat to stablecoins in seconds. This is the kind of practical infrastructure Web3 needs to onboard the next billion users,” Gregory argues.
Happy 5th anniversary to @Celo!
From vision to velocity, we’re proud to be building on a chain built for people—not speculation.
Here’s to more impact, more access, and more utility over the next five years.
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— MiniPay (@minipay) April 22, 2025
Meanwhile, MiniPay is built on the mobile-first blockchain Celo. Therefore, the wallet benefits from the chain’s sub-second finality and low fees, adding features such as a self-custodial design, gas abstraction, and phone-number based wallet UX. The goal here is to make transacting as simple as texting, the team says.
MiniPay’s Android app is available, with an iOS version coming soon, the announcement adds.
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