Category Archives: News

Basic digital hygiene shouldn’t be complicated: Opera’s free, built-in VPN now protects your browsing automatically on public Wi-Fi

As near-80% of internet users worldwide have no VPN protection on public networks, Opera reaffirms its commitment to free, zero-friction browser privacy. OSLO, Norway, 24 September 2026: Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA) has pioneered the native browser VPN category for ten years. Making basic online privacy accessible to everyone is a core belief at Opera. This means […]

Opera’s mobile growth accelerates 48% across the UK and the US as more users seek Android and iOS browser alternatives 

Oslo, Norway – July 14, 2026 – Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA], the global browser and AI agent company, today announced that combined monthly active users (MAUs) of its Android and iOS browsers during the second quarter grew 66% in the UK and 40% in the US, year over year. The growth signals Opera’s increasing popularity in […]

Opera launches Paste Protect, the first native defense against clipboard-based attacks in a browser

Opera’s latest built-in feature automatically protects the user’s clipboard from hijacking attempts. OSLO, Norway, 2 July 2026: Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA), a leading global browser and AI agent company, has launched Paste Protect, an all-around clipboard protection solution to head off clipboard-based attacks such as hijacking and pastejacking.  With Paste Protect, Opera becomes the first major […]

MiniPay launches Visa debit card to connect stablecoin users in emerging markets to global spending

The digital Visa debit card connects MiniPay’s millions of wallets to merchants in 46 countries, built on Gnosis Pay’s infrastructure with no crypto knowledge required at the point of sale. Oslo, Norway – 23 June 2026 – MiniPay, Opera’s self-custodial stablecoin wallet built on the Celo blockchain, today launched the MiniPay Card in collaboration with […]

GameMaker launches GMRT: The runtime professional developers have been waiting for

GMRT lands on desktop today, featuring CLI tooling, Claude-powered AI workflows, and improved 3D handling, with source-available access and JavaScript, TypeScript, and C# support coming soon Dundee, Scotland – 30 April 2026: GameMaker, the multimillion-downloaded 2D game engine, has always been the fastest way for developers and studios to turn ideas into reality. With the […]

MiniPay and WalletConnect Bring Stablecoins Closer to Everyday Commerce

MiniPay integrates with WalletConnect Pay, adding a new acceptance layer that extends stablecoin utility into physical commerce Oslo, Norway – March 31, 2026 – MiniPay, Opera’s self-custodial wallet built on the Celo blockchain, today announced a new integration with WalletConnect Pay, whose network powered over $400 billion in transaction volume in 2025, enabling stablecoin payments […]