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Opera files competition complaint against Microsoft in Brazil as part of Opera’s global fight for browser choice

The company behind the popular Opera and Opera GX browsers is challenging Microsoft’s anticompetitive practices on its dominant Windows OS that deny Brazilian PC users freedom of choice and stifle competition. With this complaint Opera continues its global efforts to ensure that Microsoft’s worldwide practices do not prevent browsers from competing on the merits.  OSLO, […]

As stablecoins take over fintech, MiniPay surpasses 8 million wallets and 200 million transactions, with 255% activation surge in Q2 

MiniPay brings stablecoins into everyday use across the Global South and beyond while U.S. lawmakers debate regulation.  Oslo, Norway – 17 July, 2025 – Opera Limited (NASDAQ: OPRA), one of the world’s major browser developers and a leading internet consumer brand, today announced that MiniPay has officially surpassed 8 million activated phone-verified wallets and processed […]

MiniPay and Noah debut seamless global-to-local stablecoin payments at EthCC Cannes

Cannes, France – July 2nd, 2025 – At EthCC Cannes, where the future of crypto meets real-world innovation, MiniPay and Noah are announcing a partnership that brings stablecoins into everyday financial life for users around the world – debuting the fully non-custodial stablecoin payment experience that connects global banking rails with local payment methods.  Stablecoins […]

Opera unveils revamped VPN Pro, its premium VPN service offering faster speeds, improved privacy and security, and more locations worldwide

Oslo, Norway – July 1, 2025 – Opera, the Norwegian browser company [NASDAQ: OPRA], is announcing the launch of the newly revamped VPN Pro, its premium VPN service.  VPN Pro offers device-wide protection, allowing users to disguise their location and safeguard their privacy on up to six Windows, MacOS, or Android devices. VPN Pro is […]

Opera launches Data Dance campaign to tackle high data costs in South Africa, offering five years worth of airtime to the lucky winner

Johannesburg, South Africa – 22 May 2025 – Opera Mini has launched Data Dance – a national campaign focused on data affordability and digital access for South African youth. Bringing South Africa’s dance culture online, Opera invites users to post their dance routine on TikTok under the #operaminidatadance hashtag and win up to five years […]

MiniPay now available as standalone app for iOS and Android, redefining global payments with a frictionless stablecoin wallet for real-world use

Oslo, Norway – May 13, 2025 – MiniPay, the award-winning non-custodial stablecoin wallet built on the Celo blockchain, is now available as a standalone application on both iOS and Android, offering a cutting-edge solution for seamless global payments and financial inclusion. Originally launched within the Opera Mini browser, MiniPay has seen more than 7 million […]

Opera introduces AI Tab Commands to Opera One: using AI agentics to manage your tabs

Oslo, Norway – March 26, 2025 – The Norwegian browser company, Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA], is adding AI Tab Commands to its flagship browser, Opera One. This marks the first time Opera is taking AI out of the chatbox and deploying it to help users manage their tabs. With AI Tab Commands, users can now use […]